PROMOTING WEST JEFFERSON’S ARTS DISTRICT
Enjoy scenic downtown West Jefferson during Gallery Crawl! From June – October on the second Friday of the month, galleries extend their hours from 5-7pm!
The purpose of the crawls is to support and promote downtown West Jefferson businesses. Crawlers will have an opportunity to see new, creative and innovative works by Ashe County’s leading artists. Crawlers are invited to stroll the streets, visit the galleries, view the downtown murals, enjoy the many outdoor art pieces and take advantage of the downtown restaurants.
This month’s crawl features several special events including:
• Ashe Arts Center hosts the opening reception for Inspired by Your Favorite Literature, a juried exhibit of over 20 local artists’ works presented in conjunction with the On the Same Page Literary Festival. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and the chance to meet the artists.
• Florence Thomas Art School presents Piedmont Perspectives: Diverse Artistry from Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, on display September 4–October 18. Meet the four featured artists during a special Art Talk on Friday, September 12, from 6–7:30 pm.
The West Jefferson Arts District is full of art, color and wonderful items to grace your home and garden. Art lovers will find one-of-a-kind paintings and photography, pottery, stained glass, quilts, fiber arts, jewelry, wood turned art, and much more
Participating Galleries & Shops:
• Ashe Arts Center
• Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery
• Catchlight Gallery
• Doe Ridge Pottery
• Florence Thomas Art School
• Naked Creek Farmacy
Gallery Crawl is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council, the West Jefferson TDA, and the West Jefferson Business Association.
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
