Rock School Art Galleries

The Rock School Art Galleries are located in the Old Rock School, Main Street West. Exhibits are organized by the Rock School Arts Foundation whose mission is to enrich the community by presenting a compelling blend of original art that advances learning in the arts and is available to all.

Galleries I & II, Studio 101 - 400 Main Street West
Mon–Fri, 9-5
Weekends by Appointment
828-879-2129

Rock School Arts 2010 Exhibit Guide

December—January 15

    Holiday Art and Fine Crafts

    Josh Kincaid—mixed, Jane Best—pastels

    Betty Henshaw—watermedia

    Jeanne Schlumbohm—oil, watercolor

 February 1—26 

    Robb Pritchard, Greg Mastin, Ken Modak-graphic art

    High Schools Exhibition/Competition

 March 8—April 23 (reception Mar. 11)

     Warren Dennis—paintings

      Peter Milne—paintings

 May 3—May 28

     Art Exposition/Competition-Local schools

  June 6—July 30

      Hannah Seng—paintings

       Harry Seng—sculpture

       Jean Cauthen—paintings

  August 7—September 27

      Open Art Competition/People’s Choice Award

  October 4—November 19 (reception Oct. 7)

      Thomas Thielemann—paintings

       Lynda Lea Bonkemeyer—paintings

   November 28—January 2011

       Holiday Art and Fine Crafts

       Harold Crowell & other Signature Artists’

       Studio XI  artists

       Additional artists to be announced

            

"Three Graces"
Valdese Public Art Commission's First Public Art

In Greek mythology, Beauty, Mirth, and Good Cheer were very admirable Graces. These graces were depicted during the Renaissance by numerous artists and sculptors and today have been captured by Artist Carl Billingsley.

Billingsley's version of "Three Graces" celebrates these qualities in terms of geometric figures. The sculptures exhibit the same geometry of form but are different in size, materials and texture. Each figure responds to changing light and atmosphere uniquely - sparkling in bright sunshine, changing tones and harmony under gray skies. Carl Billingsley hopes his sculptures will always bring mirth and good cheer to its viewers.