Story here from the Smoky Mountain News. Sounds like fun:
It’s time for Waynesville’s ninth annual QuickDraw, giving you front-row access to art in the making. QuickDraw’s lively art-while-you-watch event and benefit auction combines a window on the creative process with a fun way to help art teachers inspire students.
Forty professional artists set up studios in one location to create original art on the spot as guests watch the engineering process.
Half the artists volunteer to race against a 60-minute time clock in a traditional quickdraw challenge, while others create at a more relaxed pace. Following the timed art race, silent auction, and hors d’oeuvres buffet, the art is auctioned to benefit art in schools and fund scholarships.
The event is an annual draw for area visitors and art fans to watch and meet prominent regional artists hailing from Asheville to Andrews.
One-hour challenge artists who create start-to-finish in full view include watercolorist painters Ann Vasilik of Asheville and Gretchen Clasby of Knoxville (formerly of Waynesville). Oil painters include Sarah Sneeden of Cedar Mountain, Luke Allsbrook, and Jo Ridge Kelley of Waynesville. Bob Martin of Canton will paint sumi-e landscape (sansui).
What: 9th annual QuickDraw live art event & auction. 40 artists work live, including 60-minute race-the-clock challenge
Benefits: art teacher grants and college scholarships
When: Saturday, April 24, 5:30 pm
Where: Waynesville Inn Spa & Golf Resort
Tickets: $50 advance only, order early.
To order by phone, call 828.452.2432. Buy with PayPal at wncquickdraw.com. Buy in person with cash or check at these Waynesville and Sylva galleries: It’s by Nature on West Main, Sylva; in downtown Waynesville at Gallery 86, EarthWorks, Leapin’ Frog Gallery, Ridge Runner Naturals, Textures, Cackleberry Mountain, and Twigs & Leaves Gallery.
More Info: Visit www.wncquickdraw.com or call 828.734.5747.