Presented in the Rankin East Gallery. Janet Wilson was a curious and focused collector. Once she had narrowed her focus to “female painters,” she decided to more specifically concentrate on those women who had accompanied Elliott Daingerfield to Blowing Rock. Some of these artists later became well-known members of The Philadelphia 10, a leading group […]
Presented in the Rankin West Gallery. Imminent Perils: To Wonder at Trifles in the Paintings of John Beerman gathers together new works alongside earlier paintings to trace Beerman’s approach to the landscape. John Beerman’s paintings are uncommonly contemporary in their glimpses of natural and built environments. Open March 8th, 2022 - July 31, 2022. Check […]
Presented in the Fort Gallery at Blowing Rock Art & History Musem. This exhibit will illuminate the obscured history of African contributions to craft, music, and dance in Western North Carolina. Drawing connections from the 17th through 21st centuries, the Jagged Path will demonstrate how African traditions that survived the Middle Passage have helped create […]
Presented in the Alexander Community Gallery at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. Sam Tate has been a radio DJ for almost 60 years. He began his career at WEAL in Greensboro, NC while a student at North Carolina A&T University. In 1983 he built Blowing Rock's first radio station, WOIX above Mystery Hill. Now […]
With Blowing Rock as the epicenter for this festival, artists are invited to take advantage of the beautiful High Country setting, set up their easels, and paint “en plein air.” During the event, artists can be spotted all over Blowing Rock and the surrounding area! Painters are often happy to engage with the public and […]
After four days of painting "en plein air," painters are invited to display their completed works at the "Wet Paint" Art Show & Sale on Saturday, August 20th. Collectors and the public are invited to attend this impressive display of Plein Air paintings to both view and purchase the unique works that highlight the incredible beauty of […]