Staff Report
Carter County Times
The Grayson Gallery will present their 12th annual “Women in the Arts” event with a free opening reception for artists and the public on March 28 from 6 – 9 p.m. As a local opportunity for the celebration of Women’s history Month across the U.S., the GGAC will host an evening of visual art, food and music; all by female creatives for their monthly Final Fridays Art Walk in Grayson. The dozens of pieces submitted will be on exhibit through mid-April and include a variety of mediums and subjects from a woman’s unique perspective. Live music, provided by Karen Combs and the Appalachian Ladies Revue will include three acts – $5 Red, the Sugarbeats and Catrina Vargo – and will be performing throughout the evening. Catering by Laura, whose culinary treats always delight the crowd, is providing refreshments. In addition, four $50 (or equivalent purchase) awards will be chosen: People’s Choice (by popular vote); GGAC Board Choice, the Pen Lady’s Prize and the Brandon Click Memorial. The GGAC is currently expanding their Artist Market with a revamp of the retail space as well as more showcasing of the works available for purchase in-house. Hanging systems, flip racks, new shelving and display cases filled with affordable artwork will be highlighted this month and beyond. Many pieces are discounted with some up top 50% off. Funds from sales help the gallery, a 501c3 non-profit organization, with ongoing operations expenses.
Coming up in April is “Celebrate the Earth” with art focused on that theme; the Grayson area band Raised on Radio will take the GGAC stage for the first time as the entertainment. May will bring back the East Carter High School art students’ work for display and June will be the annual Pride in the Arts show. For more information, call the gallery Info Line (outgoing announcements only) at 606-474-7651, email Dan Click, director at graysongallery@gmail.com, or look for the gallery’s various Facebook pages and Instagram.
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