Dusty Roads Photography Exhibit Opens at the NC Arboretum

July 7 - September 28  Dusty Roads Photography Exhibit at the NC Arboretum A collection of 32 photographs of junkyard cars and trucks, restored antique classic cars, tractors, big rigs and more that Barbara Sammons has found on her back-road travels across North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky

NC Arboretum Begins New Exhibitis Today

May 28 - Sept 6  Botanical Chords and The Fine Art of Wood   Two new exhibits at the NC Arboretum:

Botanical Chords by Terry Ashley blurs the line between science and art. A former research scientist at Yale University School of Medicine, Ashley developed her technique while pursuing her hobby of photographing plant parts under the light microscope. Ashley termed her art “chords” because they connect two separate images, one traditional plant photograph and one image taken at a cellular level.

The Fine Art of Wood  is an International Invitational Exhibition of Woodturning featuring the work of more than 40 artists from across the country and around the world. The exhibit will showcase a wide variety of style and presentation, from pedestal and tabletop pieces to wall hangings.

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Show Features Local Photographer and Vintner

May 20 - 22 The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum and Blowing Rock Frameworks and Gallery will celebrate the tradition of “May flowers” with “Cork and Canvas", which will feature the photography of Freda Wilkins, who captures the exquisite beauty of flowers in her art. A public reception at the Gallery on Friday, May 20 will include a tasting of wines from Spencer Mountain Vineyards, which Freda and her husband Lucien Wilkins own. The reception will begin at 6 PM. The exhibition will be open to the public during the Gallery's regular business hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, closed on Sunday.

Nature Photography Workshop at Chimney Rock

April 30 - May 1   Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop at Chimney Rock Park  An information-packed 2-day clinic with noted WNC photographer Les Saucier. Workshop includes classroom time, field time and critique. Les has more than 25 years of experience in photography.

Opening Reception for Photography Exhibit

April 29, 5 PM - 7 PM  The Land of Waterfalls Camera Club on Display at TC Arts Caldwell Street Brevard, NC holds its opening reception. The Transylvania Community Arts Council  hosts the photography exhibit by members of the Land of Waterfalls Camera Club. A second reception will be held on during the May 27th Gallery Walk from 5-9 pm.

Last Week to Enter Nature Photo Contest

Attention Nature Photographers: one week left (until October 4) to  enter the Nature Conservancy's 5th Annual Digital Photo Competition.  Most of us can't help photographing the beauty and wonder of mountains at every opportunity. Here's a chance to share those photos with other nature lovers across the country (and the world). The Conservancy is  looking for beautiful nature photography representing the diversity of life on Earth. Your original digital images of our lands, waters, plants, animals and people in nature are all eligible for the competition. Read the full competition rules online and upload your photo quickly and easily to our Flickr™ photo-sharing group.

Samples of photographs and additional tips and information are available online. Even if you don't win the Grand Prize, your photo could be featured on the nature.org homepage as each day a new e-member image is showcased.