Plein Air Painting Demo: Jeremy Sams

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Jeremy Sams will shed light on his process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Sams is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- each artist will be painting at Bass Lake during the weeks leading up to the show opening! These demos are open to anyone who would like to attend. Guests are welcome to come and go freely, anytime between 10am and noon. Learn more about Jeremy Sams and his work at the Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery link below:

Free

Plein Air Painting Demo: Kyle Buckland

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Kyle Buckland will shed light on his process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Buckland is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- each artist will be painting at Bass Lake during the weeks leading up to the show opening! These demos are open to anyone who would like to attend. Guests are welcome to come and go freely, anytime between 10am and noon. Learn more about Kyle Buckland and his work at the Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery link below:

free

Plein Air Painting Demo: Robin Wellner

Bass Lake US 221, Blowing Rock, NC

A live plein air painting demonstration by artist Robin Wellner will shed light on her process in the impressionist technique of painting outdoors. Wellner is one of three artists featured in the Plein Air Masters Show at Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, presented June 18-30.  Look for the full series of plein air painting demonstrations- each artist will be painting at Bass Lake during the weeks leading up to the show opening! These demos are open to anyone who would like to attend. Guests are welcome to come and go freely, anytime between 10am and noon. Learn more about Robin Wellner and her work at the Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery link below:

free

BRAHM: Black and Blue: African Americans and the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

This program will focus on the history of African Americans and the Blue Ridge Parkway, from the landowners who had to sell their land for the parkway to be built, to people that worked on the construction, segregated rest areas, all the way up to today. Our guest speakers include researcher Rebecca Branson Jones, historian Dr. Carmen Foster, and National Park Service ranger Ajena Cason Rogers. Website

$8

The Denim Ball

Head to The Perry Car Barn on Thursday, Sept. 7, for an elegant celebration featuring live music, a silent auction, wine provided by Sunset & Vine and delicious fare from The Best Cellar, plus a chance to view the impressive Perry collection of vintage cars. Proceeds support improvements at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. 

$200