As summer unfurls its wonders, it announces one of the mountain’s finest delights: the Highlands-Cashiers Summer Colors Fine Art Show, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. July 19-20.
The show, a project of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers, lives up to its name with layers of color inspired by Nature’s magic. Gaze at waterfalls of azure, sunsets of glistening gold, emeralds of a thousand greens heralding the Nantahala forests – all captured on canvas, paper, cloth, clay, and textural surfaces that draw your heart into their majesty.
This splendor, portrayed by some of the region’s finest artists, will fill the halls and walls of the Sapphire Valley Community Center. Be ready to breathe in the beauty: oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pottery, wood, sculpture, fiber artists, jewelry artists, and more.
Thirty-plus artists are juried into the event, so expect the best of the best. This year’s juror/judge was an exceptional find.
League board member John Cannon arranged for his mentor and friend, the esteemed watercolorist Fred Rawlinson, to participate, demonstrate, and judge the 2025 showing. Rawlinson taught at Memphis College of Art and taught privately. His exceptional work is treasured by many from Memphis to New Orleans.
Highlands-Cashiers Summer Colors Fine Art Show is a family destination. That means plenty of free parking and restroom facilities. The show is sheltered and indoors. No food on campus, so plan drinks and treats before or after your visit. There will be plenty of flyers, posters, road signs, and local publication announcements to tell you more about the event.
While you are at the show, consider becoming a League member. Meetings are at The Bascom April-October. You don’t have to be a Rembrandt to join. If you just like art and want the group’s camaraderie, then consider yourself a candidate for membership.
The artists also take pride in helping those in need. This year’s contribution is to the Boys and Girls Club and the area’s community outreach.
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