144  West Main Street, Marion, Virginia 24354

Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 144 W. Main Street in Marion, Virginia hosts an “end of the season” art sale for the last Second Friday event of 2011 on December 9th from 5 until 8 pm. “Music in the Parlor” by Lynn Fullen singing gospel and seasonal songs starts at six. The gallery closes on December 22, to reopen again on April 1, 2012.

The sale of work by gallery artists offers a discount of 15% off the marked price.  This is a great opportunity to buy local and find that perfect handcrafted gift for a special someone on your Christmas list. The exhibit of local talent includes: Ned Johnson, CiCi Brown Vesce, Duane Cregger, William Fields, Avery Cornett, Sylvia Richardson, David Fields, Marilynn Peacock, Terry Hayden, Holly Thomas, Marcy Sayers, Karen Chamberlain, Anne Hull, and Suzan Sukle.  Paintings range from traditional to impressionist, landscapes to landmarks, oils, acrylics, digital giclée and mixed media. Other work includes jewelry design, fabric art, weaving, photography, stained glass, fused glass jewels, mosaics, and “green” handicrafts.  

Appalachian Spirit Artists Association is a non-profit organization composed of artisans who share jobs to fulfill the group’s mission to celebrate the arts, traditions, lore, and spirit of the Appalachian Mountains and showcase the work of local talent.   Gallery hours run Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.; other times by appointment or whim. 

Gallery Closes on December 23 to reopen on April 3, 2012.

 The 2^nd Friday “Alive after Five” Art Walk runs from one end of downtown Marion to the other—art, crafts, music, jewelry, special events, exhibits, and more.  The Art Walk begins at Appalachian Spirit Gallery and meanders throughout shops and restaurants including Handsome Molly’s, Four Seasons, and Yummy Yummy to end at the Black Rooster Gallery in the General Francis Marion Hotel.  www.appalachianspiritgallery.com/artwalk.