By: Dan Click
Grayson Gallery & Art Center
The Grayson Gallery & Art Center (GGAC) will present their Summer Arts Celebration event with an opening reception for artists and the public on July 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. Creatives from across the region will have dozens of pieces on display. Most will be for sale; and the commission proceeds are part of the GGAC’s funding. Live music will be by Redefyned.
The best part? It’s all free; with donations for the Gallery accepted at the door and tips for the band greatly appreciated.
There is never a formal dress code for Grayson Gallery events. But since it’s summer, and temperatures are high, visitors are encouraged to come prepared to beat the heat by wearing season appropriate attire. Catering by Laura will provide refreshments. Hydration stations with bottled water will be available as well throughout the evening. The GGAC Artist Market will be open for additional works with special discount sales, too. Layaway for Artist Market items is possible with a 20% down payment – just ask a GGAC board member for more information.
Awards and announcements will take place at approximately 7:45 p.m. during which gallery updates and volunteer opportunities will be shared, along with awards presentation.
Four, $50 cash prizes and a blue ribbon will be given for awards in the People’s Choice, the Pen Lay’s Choice, a GGAC Board Choice and the Brandon Click Art Memorial categories.
Contact Dan Click, director, for more information and look for them on Facebook.
The GGAC is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation with limited funding by the City of Grayson. Space is provided by the Grayson Tourism & Convention Commission in the former Grayson Fire Department. The GGAC is located at 301 E. Third Street (aka Duane Suttles Blvd). In addition, the organization is the leader in the What’s Next Eastern Kentucky’s “Community Accelerator” program and is the official Arts & Entertainment venue for Grayson Main Street.Contact us at news@cartercountytimes.com
