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From Classical to Contemporary
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: July 2023
Get ready to be dazzled– the Summer Colors Fine Art Show will be staged at Sapphire Valley Community Center, July 22-23.
The annual Summer Colors Fine Arts Show, presented by the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers, will take place on Saturday, July 22, and Sunday, July 23, at the Sapphire Valley Community Center in Sapphire. The show will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on both days, and admission and parking are free.
Last year’s Summer Colors Art Show saw record-high visitor numbers and sales, and this year is expected to be even more significant, according to John Bauknight, President of the Art League of Highlands-Cashiers. The local art community is thriving, and the demand for artwork has never been higher as the community grows.
The show will feature a wide range of artwork, from classical mountainscapes to contemporary abstract pieces.
All artists will be present at the event, providing an excellent opportunity to not only see the art but also meet the artists and inquire about their work. This event showcases the abundant talent within the Plateau’s art community, making it a perfect opportunity for collectors, homeowners, and designers to explore the diverse work created by local artists.
The artists from ALHC expected to exhibit this year include accomplished oil painters like Sara Crook, Zach Claxton, Sue Taylor White, Peggy Marra, and Terry Warren, watercolorists like John Cannon and Pamela Haddock, acrylic and mixed media artists such as Bonnie Abbott, Margie Bauer, and Colleen Kastner, as well as woodworkers like Jo Miler, sculptors, potters, glass artists, jewelers, and more.
The show is a delightful and growing event every year, as stated by Show Chair Colleen Kastner. Last year saw record sales, and more artists are expressing interest in participating. Artists interested in joining the show must become members of the ALHC first. Application forms for the art league and the show are available on their website at www.artleagueofHighlands-Cashiers.com, with a deadline to apply for the show by July 1.
In addition to the art exhibition, live pop-up music performances will be held throughout the weekend, along with prize drawings at noon each day and a kids’ studio where budding artists can explore their talents. The show takes place indoors with free admission and parking.
For more information, please visit the ALHC website at artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com or contact John at [email protected].
