End of Year Showcase

Written By Krista Holt

Nov-Dec 2024

In the final months of 2024, the Watauga Arts Council celebrated local creativity with its End of Year Showcase, a vibrant and diverse exhibition that brought together members of several local art groups. This show offered a dynamic cross-section of artistic talent, featuring works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and even the intricate craft of woodburning.

Participating groups and individuals included:

Blue Ridge Art Clan

  • Patricia Leonard

  • Joann Pippin

High Country Watermedia Society

  • Jan Hayes

  • Joann Pippin

  • Susan Harkins

  • Peter Smith

  • Kristin Halldorsdott

  • Cheryl Keller

This year-end tradition not only spotlighted community artists but also wrapped up the exhibition season with a celebration of shared artistry and creative exchange.

Krista Holt

Krista is the admin at the Watauga Arts Council and a student from Appalachian State University studying Art History and Psychology. Initially a volunteer, Krista began working with WAC in September of 2024. She specializes in communications and event programming, including overseeing arts education operations.

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