"New Work" Opening Art Reception
Venue: The Floyd Center for the Arts, Floyd
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
The Floyd Center for the Arts presents the 17th Annual "New Work" Show Opening Art Reception on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

The list of artists selected for the New Work Show encompasses artists from around the region. There were 25 artists selected for this show by the Floyd Center for the Arts Gallery Committee. This yearly exhibit is a continuing reflection of the artistic growth within our community.

For this show all artwork was created within the last year and not previously shown at the Center. A “People’s Choice” award of $50.00 will be awarded. The public will be invited to vote for their favorite piece. The winner will be announced after the end of the exhibit.

The Gallery Committee selected 25 artists for New Works, media includes: Watercolor, Pen and Ink, Acrylic and Oil Paintings, Fiber, Clay Sculpture, Copper, Bronze, Photography, Wood Work and Needle Felted Wool.

Opening the same night are exhibitions in the Falcon and Breezeway Galleries. The Falcon Gallery exhibition, titled “Peak Creek,” is a joint installation by Ken Smith and L.S. King. Ken works in oil and Leslie's medium is carborundum photo-based prints an intaglio process of printing photographs. 

Opening in the Breezeway Gallery, “Elephant in the Room,” with work by Dung Beetle (Floyd VA). Mr. Beetle’s work gives the viewer a glimpse into the mind of a person who has used art as an outlet to help them heal psychological and emotional wounds. 

Admission is free and all are welcome.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/OoTcmzu.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.floydartcenter.org/post/opening-reception-for-3-new-exhibits-new-work-exhibit-elephant-in-the-room-and-peak-creek or https://www.facebook.com/FloydArts or call 540-745-2784.