BODY AND SOUL Exhibit at the TC Arts Council; Feb. 12-March 12. Daily 10am-4pm. Brevard. 828.884-2787

The TC Arts Council invites the public to explore this art exhibit about the Body & Soul from February 12 - March 12. Mediums include: sculpture, mixed media, collage, photography, wood, paintings, glass, jewelry, and much more. The Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. An artist reception will be held on Friday, February 12 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm as part of the Cupid's Gallery Walk. 
     The TC Arts Council Gallery is located at 349 South Caldwell Street, Brevard. 828.884-2787

A FESTIVAL OF HYMNS-Sun. March 14. Brevard. 828.884-2646, ext. 31

On Sunday, March 14, 3:30 pm, the Chancel Choir of Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, assisted by several other church members, will present "A Festival of Hymns: the Writers and Artists Tell Their Stories." The public is invited to attend. This special event will be centered on a series of well-known hymns and will include choir and audience participation accompanied by various combinations of organ, brass quartet, tympani, piano, and handbells. Several people will portray in dramatic monologues hymn writers of historical significance, including Martin Luther, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, Fanny Crosby, and Sydney Carter. Interpretive movement will also be presented by two of the church's youth for the hymn "Lord of the Dance." A unique feature of the event will be the display of a number of pieces of art created by several church members. The works are ones which will be on display before and after the service in the church's Fellowship Hall. A reception will be held after the performance where the public may meet the artists, musicians, actors, and dancers involved in the event. Admission is free. This is a fund raiser for the church's Music Fund. Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church is located at 249 E. Main Street, Brevard. For more inmformation, contact Charlie Steele at 828.884-2626, ext. 31. 

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL at the Porter Center-Fri. and Sat., March 19-20. pm. Brevard. 828-884-8258.

Get ready for the Banff Mountain Film Festival! The Banff Mountain Film Festival, now in its 34th year, is one of the most important events on the annual film festival circuit, offering the best films on mountain sports and cultures. It is produced by Mountain Culture at the Banff Centre and features award-winning films and audience favorites from hundreds of films entered in the annual festival in Banff Alberta, Canada. Brevard College is hosting the event for the 15th year. The Film Festval will be held March 19 & 20 starting at 7:00 pm at the Porter Center. Tickets are $10 or both nights for $15.  Tickets are being sold at the following locations:

*Porter Center Box Office @ Brevard College, 828.884-8330
  Monday-Friday 10:00am-1:00 pm

*Looking Glass Outfitters @ 90 New Hendersonville Highway,
  Pisgah Forest, 1-866-351-2176

*MAST General Store -Hendersonville @527 North Main
  Street, Hendersonville, 828.696-1883

*MAST General Store - Asheville @ 15 Biltmore Avenue,
  Asheville, 828.232-2883 

For more information, contact Jason Djuren at 828.884-8258, djurenja@brevard.edu

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP at Bluewood Gallery. Sat. March 20, 8:30am-11:30am. Brevard.  828.883-4142

An event of the Banff Mountain Film Festival Weekend in Brevard, Bluewood Gallery presents a photography workshop "Get the Picture--Tips & Techniques on Photographing Waterfalls" led by award-winning photographer Jack Christfield. Included in the workshop are: Getting the light right-tips on exposure, A little composition-what's in and what's out, let it flow or freeze action?, Finding the picture within the picture, How to balance foreground people with a background waterfall, Getting tight on the subject--wide-angle or zoom in?
     Plus: Camera Q&A. Light morning refreshments.
     Fee is $40 per person. Limit of 12 participants. For more information or to register call 828.883-4142 or send your request to info@bluewoodgallery.com
     Bluewood Gallery is located at 36 West Jordan Street, Brevard. 828.883-4142. www.bluewoodgallery.com

CONGRATS! to Translyvania County Artists-We Are Proud OF You! Click to read more...

Brevard area artists are up for ON THE VERGE - emerging artists award from WNC Magazine. Area artists include: J. Aaron Alderman, Elaine Bailey, Theresa Reuter, Susan Staton, and Ike Wheeless. Click here to VOTE!

Also, Congratulations to Ray Byrum and Sue Hershey for being selected to have their artwork in the next ART IN THE AIRPORT SHOW at the Asheville Airport in March & April.

WAY TO GO Transylvania County Artists!!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!

BREVARD MUSIC CENTER presents the First Monday Concert Series-April 5; 12:30. Brevard. 828.862-2132

The Brevard Music Center announces the new First Mondays concert series featuring artist faculty from the Brevard Music Center. Concerts will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Brevard located at 325 N. Broad Street on the first Monday of each month through May. The concerts are free and open to the public as a way of sharing music with the community throughout the year. For more information, call Jason Posnock at 828.862-2132
     This is the first off-season concert series offered by the Music Center, a world-renowned summer music institute and festival. The Music Center performs over 70 concerts in the summer season, offering over 30 free concerts to the public. These include the library chamber music series, band concerts, student recitals, and voice recitals.
     "The Music Center's artist faculty members spend seven weeks here each summer, and it doesn't take long for them to develop strong affection for Brevard," said Bruce Murray, Dean. "They are more than happy to visit at other times and to perform in the place they love so much. The Music Center is committed to providing the community with great concerts, whether in the summer or the rest of the year."
     The 74th season will be held June 25 through August 8, 2010, featuring Keith Lockhart in his third year as Artistic Director. Tickets and concert information will be available in the coming months. Click here for continually updated Music Center information.

2-DAY POTTERY WORKSHOPS WITH CHRISTINE KOSIBA at Carwile-Dodson Studio. April 11 and April 24. Brevard. 828.884-5131

Christine Kosiba, former Brevard resident, and the artist responsible for four of downtown Brevard's outdoor wildlife sculptures, will be back in the area to teach pottery workshops at the Carwile-Dodson Studio for Pottery Instruction this winter.  Kosiba, who created sculptures of ravens, the red fox and the sculpture project's most recent additions, the wild turkey and chipmunks, will teach two-day workshops on both wildlife sculpture and creating personal totems.  
     The workshops, which are intended for persons of all experience levels, will cost $150 each.

     Creating Totems will be offered on Sunday, April 11 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and Saturday, April 24 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm am - noon.  During the first session, Kosiba will talk about the meanings of totem poles, which are as varied as the cultures which make them.  She will present a slide show illustrating how indigenous peoples have used totems for centuries to celebrate cultural beliefs, recount familiar legends and tell stories, represent clan/family lineages or notable events, as well as a means of artistic expression.  Students will learn hand-building basics to create their own totem components.  The second day of the workshop will focus on surface treatments for the totems and mounting.  The finished totems will be mounted on a metal rod fastened in concrete for indoor or outdoor display.

     Kosiba currently lives in Blacksburg, VA with husband Mark Lane and daughter, Ana.  Christine and Mark not only harbor a deep appreciation for nature, they support both local and general wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.   

     To register or for more information, call the Carwile-Dodson Studio at (828) 884-5771 or see www.muddabbers.com/classes.htm. Gift certificates for classes are available.

BREVARD DULCIMER DAY-Sat. April 24, 10am-4pm. Silvermont. Brevard. 828.553-7543

The first Dulcimer Day of 2010 will be "Building Dulcimer Community". The day will give dulcimer players of all levels an opportunity to learn from each other and to welcome new players to the community. The event will be held at Silvermont located at 364 East Main Street, Brevard on Saturday April 24 from 10:00am - 4:00 pm.
     Hosted by songwriter "Pack Rat Blues" and teacher/performer Don Burger of Songcatcher and Brevard resident, the day will include the following activities:
10:00am-Welcoming Concert by the Waterfalls Dulcimer Players and other dulcimer groups from the region.
10:45am-Part 1: Building Community: One Dulcimer at a Time-Interactive small group discussions will focus on individual and group interests, led by members of area dulcimer clubs in our region.
12:00-1:30pm-Dulcimer Lunch Social: Lunch will be provided by the Waterfalls group and dessert & recipe, "Dulcimer Pie," will make its first appearance.
1:30-2:30pm-Part 2 Putting Into Practice: Coaching will be offered in areas articulated in Part 1: learning new songs, techniques, finding encouragement, and fine-tuning the topics for future Dulcimer Days.
3:30pm-Closing Concert: by Songcatcher (Don Burger, John Carter, Deb Burger). Harmonies & lots of instuments: sing along to the song debut of "Dulcimer Pie."
     For more information and registration form, contact Don Burger, 351 N. Country Club Rd, Brevard at 828.553-7543 or don1449@aol.com

WILDLIFE SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS BY CHRISTINE KOSIBA at Carwile-Dodson Studio. May 8 and May 23. Brevard. 828.884-5131

Wildlife Sculpture will be offered on Saturday, May 8 from 6-9 pm and Sunday, May 23 from 9 am – noon at Carwile-Dodson Studio.  Students will be encouraged to consider what their favorite animals are and why they feel drawn to these animals.  In the first session, Kosiba will teach various sculpting techniques with which students can experiment.  The second session will focus on surface treatments and glazing and staining opportunities for the finished sculptures.
     Kosiba's appreciation and awe for the natural world are evident in her work.  Her creations have a presence that emanate emotion and often capture the playfulness of her inspiration. She has lead and taught numerous ceramics workshops and classes over the last twelve years.  Kosiba has facilitated community projects involving ceramic arts in 
Arizona, Georgia and North Carolina.  Her work has been seen in galleries and shows across the country.

     Kosiba currently lives in Blacksburg, VA with husband Mark Lane and daughter, Ana.  Christine and Mark not only harbor a deep appreciation for nature, they support both local and general wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
     To register or for more information, call the Carwile-Dodson Studio at 
(828) 884-5771 or see www.muddabbers.com/classes.htm. Gift 
certificates for classes are available.