Friday, July 10, 2009 “CIGAR BOXES TO SYNTHESIZERS”- An exhibition of WNC Musical Instrument Makers.

The Madison County Arts Council presents an exhibition of musical instrument makers from the Western North Carolina region. The show will feature electric and acoustic instruments from a variety of makers. There will be well known instruments such as guitars and banjos, and more exotic creations such as hurdy gurdies and ring modulators. The point of the show is to give viewers a sense of the diverse nature of musical expression in the area, as reflected by the wide variety of musical instrument creators at work in the region. In addition, there will be displays of oddities and esoteric examples of musical instruments from around the world. On opening night, many of the makers will be on hand to demonstrate and explain their craftsmanship.

The opening for the show will be held on Friday, July 10th from 6-9 pm. This will be in conjunction with Marshall’s French Broad Friday art celebration. The show will take place at the Arts Center gallery, located at 90 S Main St in Downtown Marshall.

SUNDAY JULY 19 6:00-9:30PM

MARS HILL AND MORE!

The Town Mars Hill, Mars Hill College, Mars Hill Merchants Association, and the Madison County Arts Council present live music on College Street in Mars Hill. These will be periodic Sunday afternoon shows that will be free and open to the public. The first one will take place Sunday, July 19. Joe Penland will mc the first event. Come on out and enjoy a great Sunday afternoon. More info on the lineup soon...

• Arts in Education - A collaborative program in our schools and communities.
• Bluff Mountain Festival - The largest regional traditional and old-time music event and silent art auction in the county. Check out the 2006 Festival Photos by Jim White Photography!
• Barn Quilt Project - MCAC is sponsoring the creation of a series of paintings of quilt squares which adorn barns around our county
• Quilting Photo-Documentary - MCAC contracted with well-known documentary photographer, Rob Amberg, to teach a documentary photography workshop to volunteer photographers
• Arts Center events which includes exhibits, performances, lectures and classes
  

Community Public Art projects

• "Madison Celebrates" Art Festival - A spring street fair of artisans and crafters as well as an exhibit of professional artists and silent auction.
  
• "French Broad Fridays" - Starting Friday, June 13th. Every 2nd Friday. 5-?? Downtown Marshall.
  
  Please see our Event Calendar for latest information.

Artist News

All Madison County artists are welcome to add their information to our Artist Directory. Please go to that section of our website and follow specific directions. Also there is a website section titled Artist Resources Calendar that lists meetings and events relevant to artists such as Marketing 101. In addition you can find information or juried exhibitions and opportunities that may be of interest to you.