Occurrence Information

Date:

Jun 05, 2009 to Dec 31, 2009

Time:

05:00 PM-07:00 PM

Cost:

FREE

Details:

ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THE SELECTION OF A STRATEGIC PARTNER Asheville, NC - The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce its Strategic Partnership with local artist Jonas Gerard. Jonas will be showing many of his abstract acrylics on canvas, expressionist mixed-media art as well as his ceramic tiles and other creations in the Arts Council Front Gallery located at 11 Biltmore Avenue. His work will be on display for the next several months. The AAAC is delighted that Jonas has agreed to be a Strategic Partner as it formalizes the beginnings of a Resource Center for the Arts (RCA). Now in its nascent phase, the RCA as envisioned by AAAC Executive Director, Angela Martinez, will support the creative community of Western North Carolina in a number of ways. The Center will provide a physical location where artists and arts organizations can receive the training and resources necessary to succeed in their creative endeavors. Networking, marketing and fundraising services will be provided as well as business planning and professional development classes, collaboration and mentoring opportunities and resources such as legal counsel, co-op buying, insurance and affordable studio space. Jonas’ presence as a Strategic Partner lays the foundation for the AAAC’s Artists’ Residency Program. As conceived, this program will invite area artists to apply for residency status which would allow them to exhibit in AAAC galleries. “We are very excited to have Jonas with us as the Council takes these important steps in support of our creative community. We see the challenges our artists face in the current economy and are doing all we can to develop programs and services to address their needs.” Said Martinez. To continue the well-established practice of allowing regional artists to display in its galleries, the AAAC’s back gallery is being expanded. Within this newly-renovated space, local artists will not only have a chance to display their creative work, they will have the extraordinary opportunity of collaborating with the feature artist. Jonas and staff from his Fine Art gallery will welcome visitors at the Arts Council’s Gallery on June 5th 2009 for an Opening Reception at 5pm. For more information visit www.jonasgerard.com or call 828-350-7711

Location:

Asheville Area Arts Council Galleries
11 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville , NC 28801