Works of the Week at the Asheville Art Museum: Peggy Bacon Prints

February 24 - Featured Works of the Week at The Asheville Art Museum:  Peggy Bacon, The Copy Desk (The Washington Post), 1945, lithograph, 12 x 10 inches. 2011 Collectors' Circle Purchase. Asheville Art Museum Collection; Peggy Bacon, Model in Bellows' Class (The Art Students League, NYC), 1918, drypoint, 6 x 8 inches. 2011 Collectors' Circle Purchase. Asheville Art Museum Collection. 

The Copy Desk, Model in Bellows' Class by Peggy Bacon

The Museum's growing collection of prints related to the Art Students League of New York currently includes works by George Bellows and John Sloan.  Two works by Peggy Bacon (1895 - 1987) were recently acquired by the Asheville Art Museum's Collectors' Circle.  

Bacon is an artist known for her satirical drawings and prints illustrating the everyday lives of people around her. She became sought after for her illustrations and witty verse in magazines such as The New Yorker, New Republic, Fortune and Vanity Fair.

February Shows and Exhibits at the Asheville Art Museum

Homage2 (squared)
Through Sunday, March 11, 2012 in Gallery 6

The Elemental Arts: Air | Earth | Fire | Water
Ongoing in the Second Floor Galleries

The New Materiality: Digital Dialogues at the Boundaries of Contemporary Craft
Through Sunday, March 18, 2012 in the Appleby Foundation Gallery

WNC Scholastic Art Awards
Through Sunday, February 26, 2012 in the Holden Community Gallery

Cork and Canvas Program continues at Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

BRAHM's popular monthly "Cork and Canvas" program will continue through the winter, with classes offered on February 16 and March 15. The program, which begins at 6 and ends at 8 p.m., walks participants through the creation of a piece of art while enjoying light refreshments and camaraderie.

Each "Cork and Canvas" has sold out early, so call now to make your reservation. Because space is limited, reservations and prepayment is required. The program costs $35 ($31.50 for BRAHM members), which covers the canvas, brushes, paint and refreshments. Click HERE for more information. To make a reservation, call (828) 295-9099 ext. 3006 or email virginia@blowingrockmuseum.org.

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Calls for Unique Collections to Feature

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is seeking unique, private collections to be featured in its upcoming exhibit: “Curious Collections of the Carolinas,” which will open in April and run through August. American Decorative Arts expert Andrew Brunk, of Brunk Auctions in Asheville, will serve as juror and assist with selection of the collections to be featured. 

This exhibit will explore the history and psychology of collecting, as well as the personal stories of the collectors and their collections. BRAHM will focus less on the traditional visual arts, instead pursuing collections that are unusual, interesting and museum-quality.  A wide range of objects will be considered for the exhibit to be displayed securely throughout the galleries in BRAHM.  If you collect something extraordinary, please consider sharing it with the community for this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. 

For more information on how to participate in this exhibit, contact Joann Mitchell at (828) 295-9099 ext. 3008 or director@blowingrockmuseum.org. The deadline for submission is February 3,2012.

Asheville Art Museum Annual Holiday Market

November 15  -  December 3  The Asheville Art the Museum welcomes Members and visitors to attend the Museum Shop's annual Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will take place during regular Museum hours (with the exception of Thanksgiving Holiday): Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00 PM.

November 20, 1 Pm - 6 PM Silent Auction and Reception open to Visitors as well as Members.

Select you Holiday gifts from the Museum Shop's inventory including the diverse talent of local artists with original handmade creations by artists Dawn Dalto, Rachel Eager, Jim Caskowski and Leslie Goodrich, among other regional and local artists and craftspeople.

The Holiday Market also features a large selection of books, cards, handmade ornaments, jewelry, toys and a variety of unique items to suit any age or interest.

Upcoming Events at BRAHM

October 29, 1-3 PM, BRAHM Lobby Book-signing with Jonathan Graves, author of the children's book  Isabella Propeller and the Magic Beanie. Copies of the book are available in the BRAHM Bookstore.

November 1, 9-10 AM, Community Meeting Room - BRAHM Gallery Guide Interest Meeting.  The Museum is seeking volunteers of all ages for its inaugural docent program. Prior experience is beneficial but not required; applicants simply need an enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge with others. Those interested in becoming a Gallery Guide are invited.  Coffee and light refreshments will be served. In addition to the Gallery Guide program, there are many other volunteer opportunities at the Museum.
Click here for more information!

Please RSVP for the Gallery Guide interest meeting no later than noon on Monday, October 31 to:Ethan Brooks-Livingston (828) 295-9099 ext. 3004 or ethan@blowingrockmuseum.org

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is located at 159 Chestnut Street (corner of Chestnut and Main) Blowing Rock, NC

Rachel Eager Featured Artist at the Asheville Art Museum Shop

After discovering a strong passion for design, Rachel Eager began creating handbags in 2010. All of Rachel's bags and clutches are handcrafted in the artist's Asheville-based studio using carefully selected fabrics that are both unique and beautiful. Rachel's goal is to provide customers with a luxury item that is affordable, yet timeless in style.  

For more information on all gift items, art and  much more available at the Museum Shop,  call 828.253.3227 ext. 110. The Asheville Art Museum is located at 2 South Pack Square in Asheville NC.

NC Arts Council Endorses Exhibit with Grant

The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (BRAHM) has been awarded a $5,000 Arts and Audiences Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council for one of the Museum’s grand opening exhibits: “Elliott Daingerfield: Art and Life in North Carolina.” The decision to support the BRAHM project during the state's ongoing fiscal crisis -- which resulted in a 15% budget cut for the Arts Council -- makes the grant even more significant.

To see the press release about the grant, click here.