FRENCH BROAD EXHIBITION
Preserving A Picturesque America (PAPA) is having its inaugural art sale and exhibition–entitled “Preservation Through Art: Along the French Broad”–from September 16th until October 27th at the Cloud Room at the Wedge at Foundation. Many local artists have contributed works of art in a variety of mediums, depicting scenes along the French Broad River from the original 1870s publication “Picturesque America” to reveal how these natural landscapes appear today, and for the purpose of protecting them.
The art sale and exhibition is PAPA’s major fundraiser, where proceeds from the sale of artwork will support PAPA with its ongoing mission as well as organizations such as Riverlink, Asheville Greenworks, MountainTrue, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Friends of Pisgah National Forest, and Friends of Chimney Rock State Park to help with their protection efforts of places along the French Broad River and the health of the river itself. Come support the generous artists who have given their time and talents to protect special places along the river that meanders through the beautiful mountains we call home. Also, please support the Wedge Brewery for their generosity of providing us with a wonderful exhibit space. We truly appreciate their support for our project.
The River Arts District has transformed into a beautiful, creative, and inspirational place to visit. Through the efforts of artists and visionaries, what was once an unsightly and derelict area has now become a popular destination for studio strolls, dining, and outdoor activity – and it is still improving. So, please join us at the Cloud Room at the Wedge at Foundation and help support this vibrant community and our conservation efforts for natural treasures along the French Broad River.
ART SALE AND EXHIBITION
Event: “Preservation Through Art: Along the French Broad” Fall Art Sale and Exhibition
Dates: September 16th – October 27th, 2021
Location: Cloud Room at the Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy Street, Asheville, NC (in the River Arts District)
Artist Reception Dates:
September 16th – 6-8 pm
September 29th – 6-8 pm
October 13th – 6-8 pm
Meet the Artists Q&A:
September 22nd – 6-8 pm
October 6th – 6-8 pm
October 20th – 6-8 pm
If you are unable to attend one of our scheduled events, we invite you to contact us at 828-628-0006 or 828-273-5383 to schedule a showing. This will give you an extra opportunity to see the artwork and/or purchase a piece to support our conservation efforts. The Wedge at Foundation is open seven days a week, but viewing availability is limited, so call us and we will gladly set a personal showing for you.
There are 3 collections of artwork, with each collection on display for a two-week period.
Sept 16 – Sept 29 (Collection 1): Featuring Chimney Rock, Lovers Leap in Hot Springs, Scenes on the French Broad, Pisgah View from Biltmore
Sept 30 – Oct 13 (Collection 2): Featuring The Smoky Mountains, Farm on the French Broad, Paint Rock, Long View of Lovers Leap, Ferry Site on the French Broad, Portrait of Harry Fenn
October 14 – 27 (Collection 3): Featuring Mountain Island, The French Broad, Old Mill at Reems Creek, Team on the French Broad
GALA AND LIVE AUCTION
Event: “Preservation Through Art: Along the French Broad” Gala and Live Auction
Date: POSTPONED to Spring 2022; date TBA
Tickets: $50.00 per person
The Gala and Live Auction will focus on the fourteen jury-selected pieces that are in the new publication of “Revisiting A Picturesque America: Along the French Broad.” This will be a ticketed event with live entertainment, light fare, and beverages. Proceeds from this event will support PAPA with its ongoing mission as well as organizations such as Riverlink, Asheville Greenworks, MountainTrue, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Friends of Pisgah National Forest, and Friends of Chimney Rock State Park to help with their protection efforts of places along the French Broad River and the health of the river itself. Come support the generous artists who have given their time and talents to protect special places along the river that meanders through the beautiful mountains we call home.
