The King Street Art Collective presents Forma Cava, an exhibition of work by Richard Elaver and Wayne Sutton. Their artwork is inspired by shapes and patterns in nature, transformed into sculptural and functional objects. Join the opening reception July 2, 5-7pm. The exhibition will run until August 14.

About the work: While the artists use distinct materials and techniques—including
wood carving, metal fabrication, and 3D printing—both Wayne and Richard create
biomorphic forms. Richard’s work involves cellular patterns, creating voids and crevices that invite the viewer through the object. Wayne’s work merges clean lines with organic complexity, reflecting the tension between man and the environment. The exhibition features previous and new work by both artists, as well as recent collaborative works.

Show Info:
Location: King Street Art Collective, 585 West King Street, Boone NC.
Dates: July 2 – August 14
Opening Reception: July 2, 5-7pm, during the First Friday Art Crawl in downtown
Boone.
Artist Talk: Saturday, July 31 5pm 

Background: Wayne and Richard met at the University of Wisconsin Madison 25
years ago, where they both studied metalsmithing. Richard was an undergraduate, and Wayne an MFA student.

About Richard: Following his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Richard
completed a Fullbright Fellowship in the Netherlands where he worked with Droog
Design. His nationally- and internationally-exhibited work has centered around digital fabrication and computer-aided-design. He is currently an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University. Richard will be teaching a workshop on how to design and create eyeglasses, entitled ‘Making a Spectacle’ at Penland School of Craft this summer.

About Wayne: Following his graduate training, Wayne lived for many years in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked as an art conservator for museums, galleries, and private collectors, followed by a career in the tech industry. Presently, Wayne is a studio artist in British Columbia, Canada. His work has become more focused on wood and sculpture, having previously created functional metal objects (e.g. teapots and utensils), and reflects his observations on how humans affect the environment.

With its galleries opening again and in-person activities returning, the Turchin Center is offering events for everybody to enjoy this summer! Click on the event titles in blue to learn more about each event and find registration options.

Art Galleries:

March 5 - August 7: Cheryl Prisco
Prisco uniquely uses wood elements in place of brush and paint.
March 5 - August 7: Rowhouse Workshop: Brian Phillips - ISA
This interactive exhibit features Philadelphia rowhouse blocks.
June 4 - November 6: Wendy Babcox: Every Olive Tree in the Garden of Gethsemane
The Garden of Gethsemane is known as the garden when Jesus Christ prayed the night before His crucifixion. In this gallery, Babcox displays images of each of the 23 olive trees in the garden. 
June 4 - November 6: Where are the Birds? Retracing Audobon: Artwork by Krista Elrick
​This exhibit reexamines John James Audobon's journey and production of Birds of America. The gallery also features modern photographs taken by Krista Elrick of the landscapes Audobon traveled 200 years ago.
July 2, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Summer Exhibition Celebration 
Come join the Turchin Center in celebrating their summer exhibits!
​July 2 - December 11: ERRATIC: Hoss Haley
Haley uniquely combines raw nature with human intervention. His gallery allows viewers to forget the traditional rules of art.
July 2 - February 5, 2022: 98.6: A Creative Commonality
This exhibit features paintings done by chimpanzees! The gallery aims to display how much chimps actually have in common with humans.

Sculpture Events:

July 10, 10:00 AM: 35th Annual Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror
The Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is a national juried competition presented annually by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Since its establishment by Martin and Doris Rosen in 1987, the Rosen Competition continues a tradition of showcasing contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the beautiful campus of Appalachian State University.

Lunch and Learn:

July 12, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Where are the Birds? Retracing Audobon: Artwork by Krista Elrick
​This exhibit reexamines John James Audobon's journey and production of Birds of America. The gallery also features modern photographs taken by Krista Elrick of the landscapes Audobon traveled 200 years ago.
July 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Dulatown: Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Dulatown, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, is a community settled in 1855 and populated mostly by African Americans who share a kinship and the last name of Dula. The two branches of the family started in 1846 when a woman named Harriet Harshaw was sold to “Squire” Alfred Dula, who fathered eight of her 12 children. Alfred Dula provided for Harriet and her children through the gifting of land before his death and in his will thus establishing Dulatown. Dulatown embraces its history at a bi-annual reunion where in recent years both Black and white Dula relatives come together around their shared history and genealogy to publicly acknowledge they share more than just a surname. Filmmaker Beth Davison explores this story in this documentary, Dulatown.
July 22, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Testimony- Indonesian Lullaby: Surviving the Shoah in the Netherlands, Dr. Alfred Münzer
Dr. Al Münzer, who was born to a Jewish family in the Netherlands during World War II, will give testimony about his survival during the German occupation. When his father was ordered to report to a German labor camp in 1942, the entire family went into hiding, sending the children to various neighbors and rescuers. A Dutch-Indonesian family hid Al(fred) in The Hague. His sisters stayed elsewhere, until they were betrayed and deported to Auschwitz where they were murdered. Al came to the United States in 1958 with his mother, who had survived several camps and death marches. A short documentary on the rescue that Dr. Weiman helped to produce will be made available for asynchronous viewing ahead of this program.
July 26, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ruminations: Cheryl Prisco- From Studio to Gallery
 Join Prisco as she explores her process and practice — from her studio to the gallery.

Youth programs resume
Families should take note of the revamped weekly programs of Afternoon Art for ages 6-12 every Tuesday at 3:30, and Doodlebug Club for ages 2-5 Fridays at 9:30. Each program requires online registration up to two weeks in advance. Weekly youth programs are free for BRAHM members at the household level and above, or just $8 per session for the general public.

Other youth programs this summer include the new Palette Pals, which is similar to our longstanding Cork & Canvas program, but aimed at child/adult pairs to work side by side on their own paintings. Palette Pals are scheduled for Friday, June 18, Friday, Jul 9, and Friday, Aug 6, 2021  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Cost per  pair is $85 general admission per pair or $75 for BRAHM members

BRAHM is also hosting the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center for a unique opportunity for community members to try their hand at sculpture. The Scratch Block Iron Poured Tile workshop on Friday, June 4, 2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (cost of $35 per tile General Admission, $30 per tile for BRAHM Members) will allow artists young and old to gently carve a sand block. The blocks will then be taken to the WNC Sculpture Center at the Patterson School site. There, on Saturday, June 12, the community is invited to watch sculptors pour molten iron into the carved blocks to form cast iron tiles. 

BRAHM is offering two three-day summer camps for ages 7-12 in June and July. The first camp, Perfect Pets, will follow the pet theme with art projects all about dogs, cats, and other household pets. The second camp, Forest Friends:  Art Featuring Appalachian Habitats will teach young artists about the plants and animals of our local ecosystems. An animal ambassador from Grandfather Mountain will be just one highlight of the three days!

Programs for teens and adults ongoing this summer
For a list of all programs, visit https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/programs 
Held various Saturdays through the summer, tCrafting with the Guild Series allows teens and adults to try their hand at crafts such as Precious Metal Clay Jewelry, Broom making, and Needle Felted Landscape creation. No experience is necessary and all materials are included in registration. Grab a friend and plan for a fun, creative Saturday learning a new skill and take home a finished piece.

The ever popular Cork & Canvas program will continue this summer with paintings inspired by expressionist artist Franz Marc, contemporary artist David Hockney, and post impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Cork & Canvas is the perfect Friday night activity to share with a friend or partner. Online registration is required, participants must be 21 to be served alcohol. Complimentary beverages, light snacks are included. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary.

In honor of the Summer Olympics in Japan, local artist Sue Wilders will be leading an introduction to Sumi-e Japanese painting. Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

In preparation for BRAHM’s fourth annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival, a two day plein air painting workshop will be led August 16-17th by artist Scott Boyle. 

List of Summer 2021 Hands on Workshops at BRAHM

Weekly Programs for Youth
Afternoon Art Ages 7-12 every Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 PM 
Doodlebug Club ages 2-5 with an adult every Friday 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Family Workshops
Cast Iron Tile Sculpture Workshop
Friday, June 4, 2021 3:30 PM  4:30 PM and 5:30 PM  6:30 PM
$35 per tile General Admission, $30 per tile for BRAHM Members Palette Pals ages 9 & up with an adult
$85 general admission per pair | $75 for Museum members

• Friday, June 18, 2021   1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Friday, Jul 9, 2021  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Friday, Aug 6, 2021  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  
  
  

Summer Camps Ages 7-12
each camp runs W/Th/F 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM  
$110 General Public / $90 BRAHM members / $60 additional sibling
Purrfect Pets Camp  Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 11, 2021
Forest Friends Camp  Wednesday, July 21 - Friday, July 23, 2021 
Adult Studio Workshops
Learn Sumi-e Japanese painting
Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$70 general public/ $65 BRAHM members
Adults and Teens. Instructor:  Sue Wilder
Plein Air Painting w/ Scott Boyle 2-day workshop
Monday, August 16, 2021  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AND
Tuesday, August 17, 2021  9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$210 / $198 members  *Supply list and details online
Cork & Canvas
$45 general public/ $40 BRAHM members

• Friday, June 18, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
• Friday, Jul 9, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
• Friday, Aug 6, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Crafting with the Guild Workshops
Sinuous Silver Bracelet
Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$135/ $120 Members 
Teens and Adults. Instructor: Noel Yovovich
Intro to Precious Metal Clay
Saturday, June 19, 2021 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
$120 / $105 members
Teens and adults. Instructor: Amy Brandenburg Make your Mark with Stamping on Metal Jewelry
Saturday, July 10, 2021  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$120 / $105 members
Instructor: Ilene Kay Thread Therapy:  exploring fabric collage, hand quilting & slow stitch
Saturday, August 7, 2021  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$120 / $105 members
Teens and Adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Garlington Beautiful Needle Felted Landscapes
Saturday, September 18, 2021  10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$120 / $105 members
Teens and adults. Instructor: Lorraine Cathey
Make a Turkey Wing Broom
Saturday, September 25, 2021  12:30 - 4:00 pm
$105 / $90 members
Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Peter Werner

All programs require online registration at www.BlowingRockMuseum.org
Email Jennifer@BlowingRockMuseum.org for more information.
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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

The High Country Plein Air Painters will be meeting at the Valle Crucis Park for the month of August! 
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Located at 159 Ginny Stevens Lane off of Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock, NC, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call (828) 295 - 9099 or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org.