Arts and Crafts in Rocky Mount
Today there were more things to do than I had time to do. One of the things I did this morning was to venture to uptown Rocky Mount, where some of the Bald Knob Artists were having a show and sale in the old Morris Building across from the courthouse. (Notice the courthouse has its Confederate statue back—the original was demolished by a pick-up truck a few years ago).
The historic N. Morris Building has been empty for a while, but it's been renovated and is in need of a tenant. It was the perfect venue for an art show/sale.
I knew the show was juried, so there wouldn't be any toilet paper covers made to look like Southern belles or suchlike, but I had no idea how much really good stuff would be displayed.
Inside, the crowd looked, socialized, and made purchases.
Ibby Greer, a versatile artist, had both painted gourds and painted pictures.
Don't Ibby's gourds look like giant Christmas tree ornaments?
Across from Ibby was Moondancer Creations, where Diane Brzeski and AnneMarie Albergo had lots of different things—jewelry, pens, art glass, and more.
Carol Yopp is primarily known as a wildlife artist, but she paints a lot of subjects. I love her animal paintings. She captures the personalities of the animals.
I especially love her paintings of horses. I've seen this same expression in my mare Melody's eyes before.
Some other artists also had equine art. These little sculptures by Mary Buck Bryant were really cute. The horse in the center reminded me of my old mare Cupcake.
The beagle climbing out of the frame caught my eye.
This two-sided horse pendant, designed by Kitty Katt (Yes, that's her name!) was lovely.
Patty Van Dolson, who owns Gallery in the Pines in Glade Hill, had lots of her mosaics on display. You have to see these up close to really appreciate them.
I love Patty's cat picture.
Even one of our local Civil War heroes made it to the show. General Jubal Early—born in Franklin County—is at the lower right. Artist Karl Schad of Boones Mill works mostly in pastels.
These little bird houses and stockings (I didn't get the crafter's name) were so cute.
Near the above display, Rodger Doss (author of Shine) found a fiddle and made a little music.
Franklin County is blessed with many talented individuals. That's why Rocky Mount will host a Mountain Spirits Arts Festival on October 29, 2011, in downtown Rocky Mount. (Geographical note: Rocky Mount has both an uptown and a downtown. East of town is an actual rocky mount, better know as Bald Knob.)
The Mountain Spirits Arts Festival will showcase area artists, craftsmen, musicians, and authors. Ibby Greer is art coordinator; I'm literary coordinator. With all talent on exhibit at today's show, Ibby and I couldn't resist a bit of advance scouting.
Y'all plan to come: October 29, 2011.
The historic N. Morris Building has been empty for a while, but it's been renovated and is in need of a tenant. It was the perfect venue for an art show/sale.
I knew the show was juried, so there wouldn't be any toilet paper covers made to look like Southern belles or suchlike, but I had no idea how much really good stuff would be displayed.
Inside, the crowd looked, socialized, and made purchases.
Ibby Greer, a versatile artist, had both painted gourds and painted pictures.
Don't Ibby's gourds look like giant Christmas tree ornaments?
Across from Ibby was Moondancer Creations, where Diane Brzeski and AnneMarie Albergo had lots of different things—jewelry, pens, art glass, and more.
Carol Yopp is primarily known as a wildlife artist, but she paints a lot of subjects. I love her animal paintings. She captures the personalities of the animals.
I especially love her paintings of horses. I've seen this same expression in my mare Melody's eyes before.
Some other artists also had equine art. These little sculptures by Mary Buck Bryant were really cute. The horse in the center reminded me of my old mare Cupcake.
The beagle climbing out of the frame caught my eye.
This two-sided horse pendant, designed by Kitty Katt (Yes, that's her name!) was lovely.
Patty Van Dolson, who owns Gallery in the Pines in Glade Hill, had lots of her mosaics on display. You have to see these up close to really appreciate them.
I love Patty's cat picture.
Even one of our local Civil War heroes made it to the show. General Jubal Early—born in Franklin County—is at the lower right. Artist Karl Schad of Boones Mill works mostly in pastels.
These little bird houses and stockings (I didn't get the crafter's name) were so cute.
Near the above display, Rodger Doss (author of Shine) found a fiddle and made a little music.
Franklin County is blessed with many talented individuals. That's why Rocky Mount will host a Mountain Spirits Arts Festival on October 29, 2011, in downtown Rocky Mount. (Geographical note: Rocky Mount has both an uptown and a downtown. East of town is an actual rocky mount, better know as Bald Knob.)
The Mountain Spirits Arts Festival will showcase area artists, craftsmen, musicians, and authors. Ibby Greer is art coordinator; I'm literary coordinator. With all talent on exhibit at today's show, Ibby and I couldn't resist a bit of advance scouting.
Y'all plan to come: October 29, 2011.
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Labels: art
posted by Becky Mushko | 9:11 PM
5 Comments:
Thanks, Becky, for coming and for your supportive Blog. The birdhouses were made by Richard Yopp. The young man selling them was Carol Yopp's son, and he said his dad had done the birdhouses. Quite a few of the items on my table that show up in your photos, were sold! Hurray!
I wish I would have paid attention and known about that one! I would have definitely come since there were no southern bell toilet paper covers! Shoot!
These were really great, I really like all these information given by you, well I think that Rocky Mount, NC is located in Edgecombe and Nash Counties, and boasts many award-winning B&B establishments.
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Jenny, this Rocky Mount is in Franklin County, Virginia.
Nice art work! Thanks for showing us what the community has to offer.
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