Brevard Fourth Friday Gallery Walks launches its 18th season on Friday, May 24, offering art lovers an opportunity to enjoy a spectrum of works by local artists in the downtown area. Brevard Fourth Friday Gallery Walks, sponsored by the Arts Council, began in 2006 and have since become a monthly mainstay of downtown arts activity.

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For this 18th season, the Arts Council and local galleries and businesses will feature an array of distinctive artworks, opportunities to hobnob with artists, musical performances, refreshments, and other activities for art lovers and their families. Gallery Walk hours are generally 5.00-7.00 pm. However, some locations may begin earlier and/or stay open a little later.

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Participating galleries and art spots include Blue Moon Gallery and Frame, the Brevard College Spiers Gallery, Brevard Clay, DD Bullwinkle’s, The Color Wheel Gallery, the Hollingsworth Gallery/Main Street Limited, Hunters and Gatherers, Local Color, The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, Newfound Artisan, Number 7 Arts, Red Wolf Gallery, Starfangled Press, Teo Whitlock/Edward Jones, and Transylvania Community Arts Council.

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Supporting businesses include Highland Books, PLATT Home, and PLATT Architecture.

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Music, new exhibits, and featured artists at this month’s Gallery Walk include the following:

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The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio (51 West Main Street) is featuring Ann Watcher during the May Gallery Walk. Explore Ann’s oil paintings as acoustic guitarist Rick Kunkicky performs live music for Gallery Walk visitors.

 

The Color Wheel Gallery (4 West Main Street) will feature the artwork of gallery owner, Erin Jones. Erin invites you to stop for refreshments and conversation while she demonstrates her artistic techniques. 

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“Artistic Alchemy,” the current exhibit at Number 7 Arts Gallery (2 West Main Street), brings sunny vibes and a playful sense of humor to the show. Number 7, a cooperative gallery and program of the Arts Council, is the longest running art gallery in Transylvania County.

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The artwork of Sharyn Fogel, Jim Brandon, and Eric Barron is featured in a new exhibit at the Teo Whitlock/Edward Jones offices (191 West Main Street). The exhibit is curated by the Arts Council. 

 

Red Wolf Gallery (8 East Main Street) will feature new work by artists Shellie Crisp, Collette Fairman, and Cynthia Rehm. 

 

Blue Moon Gallery and Frame (24 East Main Street) is featuring artists Nancy Oppenheimer and Gerard Erley during the May Gallery Walk. In addition, Arty, the friendly four-pawed Gallery Greeter will be on hand to welcome visitors. 

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Hollingsworth Gallery (147 East Main Street) presents the Connestee Art League in an exhibit that offers original art in a variety of media, and a wonderful opportunity for art lovers looking to put that special touch on their home decor. In addition, Main Street Ltd. will host a free Wine Tasting sponsored by Johnson Brothers Distributors. Enjoy refreshments, and a discount on wine purchases, during the tasting.

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Local Color (36 South Broad Street) invites guests to come by for a dose of color and creativity from more than 60 area artists. Local Color showcases a vast array of art mediums, including jewelry, repurposed materials, textile, pottery, metal, wood, photography, paintings, prints, yard art, and much more. 

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The Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Showcase opens Friday evening at the Arts Council (349 South Caldwell Street). Many of the talented TAG artists will be on hand to greet visitors and to discuss their work. Visitors will also have an opportunity to vote for the “People’s Choice” award.

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In addition to these offerings, be sure to stop by Starfangled Press, Newfound Artisan, Hunters and Gatherers, and Brevard Clay to enjoy their ongoing displays of artwork along with light refreshments. The Spiers Gallery at Brevard College will be closed this month, but will return with a new exhibit in June.

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Fourth Friday Gallery Walks will continue through the remainder of 2024, always on the fourth Friday, except for the December Gallery Walk, which will occur on the third Friday due to the holidays.