Art on the Greene transforms the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk NC
School into an art gallery filled with works from local and regional
artists, May 27-28, 2017.
The Memorial Day weekend show is the first of three Art on the Greene shows that take place throughout the summer in Banner Elk. The second show will be July Fourth weekend, July 1-2, and the final show will be Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-3.
The
Memorial Day show includes approximately 40 artists from up and down
the East Coast, as well as some from the Midwest. They represent a
variety of media, such as metal, glass, ceramics, wood, watercolor,
acrylics and oil. The July Fourth show is expected to be the largest
with 60 artists attending.
“I
hope attendees find our town to be a place they want to return and tell
other people about,” says Kimberly Tufts, show director. “I also hope
they leave with something tangible, that they find a new piece of
artwork and build a relationship with an artist that enriches their
life.”
Proceeds
from artists’ booth rental fees go to renovation efforts at the
Historic Banner Elk School. Funds from previous art shows have helped
restore heat to the school gymnasium and freshen the paint, as well as
contributed to the town’s payments on the property.
The
1939 school was built as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project
during the Great Depression. The Town of Banner Elk owns the school,
which is home to the Banner Elk Book Exchange, professional theater
company Ensemble Stage and a lifestyle magazine.
“We
have a rich heritage that makes us special, and I think people feel
that when they’re here,” Tufts says. “Banner Elk is also a very friendly
town in a beautiful location. We have wonderful restaurants and so many
things to do outdoors, which make this place a destination.”
Art
on the Greene has no admission fee. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM both
Saturday and Sunday. Food vendors will be on hand, complementing the
offerings at local downtown restaurants.
For information, visit the website or call 828-387-0581.
