OnFriday, December 2nd, from 5-8pm,celebrate the holidays with theChristmas Gallery Crawlin West Jefferson. The Holiday Crawl features 17 galleries showcasing the latest artwork by Ashe County’s favorite artists and new artists. You’ll get to check out new artwork and gift-giving ideas.
The Christmas Gallery Crawl is a free event, sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council in cooperation with the West Jefferson Business Association, the West Jefferson TDA and is funded, in part, through a Grassroots Arts Program Grant of the North Carolina Arts Council.
Also onFriday, December 2nd, from 5-8pm,the Arts Council will be hosting an opening reception forTree Fest,an exhibition that will be on display through December 29th. You’ll view beautifully decorated trees by artists and community groups. The exhibit will include “Miniatures,” small works of art in varied media. The gallery shop will have holiday items designed by local and regional artists for sale.
On Saturday, December 3rd from11:30am – 4pm,the Ashe County Arts Council will host theirHoliday Open Housewhich will continue to feature beautifully decorated trees, handmade ornaments and the Miniatures exhibit. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with children from8:30-10:30am in four sessions,Santa will be available to take photos. Mrs. Claus’ Kitchen will be open with stories and there will be an arts and crafts table and milk and cookies. Children will receive a book and holiday gift bag. Space is limited and reservations are encouraged.
Admission is $5 per child.
Call 336-846-2787 to make your reservations for this very popular event.
TheHoliday Open HouseandTree Festwill take place at the Ashe Arts Center on 303 School Avenue.
For more information on all of the above events, visit:http://ashecountyarts.org
