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

Monday through Friday 9-5pm
Weekends by Appointment
828-879-2129

2012 Exhibit Guide

January 30th - February 24th

   Lenoir Rhyne Students' Exhibition

   High Schools Exhbition & Competition

March 4th - April 20th

   Cynthia Decker - Digital Renderings

   Vyvyan Emery - Fiber Art

April 30th - May 25th

   Local Schools Expostion & Competition

June 4th - July 27th (Reception June 7th)

   Jan Oliver Alms - Oil

   Monty Whitson - Acrylic

   Chris Whitson - Acrylic

August 11th - September 24th

   Open Art Competition & People's Choice Award

October 1st - November 16th (Reception October 4th)

    Dan Smith - Paintings

    Susan Carlisle Bell - Mixed

November 25th - January 2013 (Reception Nov. 25th)

    Holiday Art & Fine Crafts

    Chris Parsons - New Works

    Additional Artist will be announced

ART 101 located in Studio 101 at the Old Rock School  Ages 6 to 14

3:30-5:00pm Tuesdays February 7th through May 15th

Tuition $20 per month regardless of holidays or partial months (includes materials)

Instructor: Heidi Thompson

 

       

"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.