Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 144 W. Main Street in Marion, Virginia will launch the August 8th Second Friday Art Walk at 5pm with the opening of “Marion Streetscapes and Architectural Elements,” informational slide show, and artist reception. Original drawings from the Main Street Project blueprint for downtown Marion renewal and renderings from Bill Huber’s collection of Echols-Sparger designs will be on display until September 8th along with photographs and paintings of Marion’s architectural elements by member artists Tracy Thompson, CiCi Vesce, Ned Johnson, and Suzan Sukle. Ronnie Harrington author of “Marion Landmarks Past & Present” will also be on hand to answer questions and sign books.
Appalachian Spirit Gallery, 144 W. Main Street in Marion, Virginia is looking for artists to participate in our September “Eight by Ten” all media art competition and show. Art work must fit into a standard 8”x10” frame. Stretched canvas must be frame wrapped with an exterior size of 8”x10.” Fabric art wall hangings, stained glass, wood, clay, and metal items or whatever the creative medium must also measure 8”x10.” Entrants are limited only by size and creativity.
Entries to be juried may be brought to the gallery on Tuesday, September 2 between the hours of noon and 5pm. Those items chosen for display will be hung and judged the following week. Winners will be announced prior to the second Friday opening and artist reception on Friday, September 12th.
For information, rules, and entry forms, please stop by the gallery or click Eight by Ten .