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Art Exhibit & Wine Tasting Benefit
Wednesday, June 26th 2013, 5pm-7pm
Metro Wines 169 Charlotte St, Ashville NC 28801
Exhibit and benefit for the artists of Open Hearts Art Center
Open Hearts Art Center is a nationally accredited community based non-profit art program, providing unique opportunities for differently abled adults to express themselves boundlessly and fearlessly. Open Hearts artists will be exhibiting and selling their artwork at Metro Wines from June 26th to July 10th with an opening reception on June 26th from 5pm-7pm. Metro wines will generously be donating wine tasting proceeds to benefit the program and its artist’s. Join us for a night of great wine and art to benefit this amazing program!.
Open Hearts day program provides semi instructional classes five days a week, Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm in visual and performing arts. The programs offered are as unique and varied as the individuals teaching and participating in them. When visiting the studio you might see a group dance performance, student artist’s painting on a life size canvas or artists sewing up a stuffed monster. A typical week at Open Hearts could include classes in painting, drama, dance, music, fiber arts, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, screen printing, gardening (seasonal) and creative writing. Professional artists and crafters collaborate with student artists to develop a project idea and then bring it to life.
Artists of Open Hearts Art Center have a unique opportunity to exhibit and market artwork created during their studio time at the day program. Open Hearts showcases artwork within the community, at local and regional art festivals, special events, galleries, our annual open house, in restaurants, in office space, and at our permanent booth at Woolworth Walk. Artists are able to generate an income by receiving 50% of the sale, with the remaining 50% supplementing an arts supply and marketing fund. The Exhibition Program not only increases confidence and autonomy within the artist but also raises public awareness of the numerous artistic abilities that members of this population possess.
