Red House Gallery & Studios
Expanding Visitors and Artists Experiences in Downtown Black Mountain
Expanding visitors & artists experiences
Swannanoa Valley Art League Project - Red House Gallery & Studios
The Swannanoa Valley Art League (SVAL) is a community-based organization established in 1967 to showcase the work of local artists and provide educational opportunities. SVAL’s Red House Gallery & Studios relocated to 101 Cherry Street in Black Mountain in late 2023. The new location improvements include a 4,500-square-foot building with a gallery, artist studios, and an education room. The gallery will have a bimonthly exhibit, showcasing 23 artists and their art. SVAL requested support for the renovation of 101 Cherry Street, including façade improvements and an update to the HVAC system.
Award: $92,495
Timeline: February 2024 – September 2024
Red House Gallery & Studios Project Highlights
- Swannanoa Valley Art League (SVAL) is the oldest, continuous art league in western North Carolina, established in 1967
- Established as a community-based organization for local artists to display their work and to offer community-based educational experiences for the Swannanoa Valley
- In late 2023, SVAL was given short notice to vacate former premises due to the transfer of ownership of the Monte Vista Hotel. SVAL then quickly relocated to 101 Cherry Street, a three-story, 1926 historic, 4,500-square-foot building in the heart of downtown Black Mountain that features a gallery, artist studios, and an education room
- Red House Gallery and Studios houses 47 permanent artists, with the gallery featuring a themed and curated bi-monthly exhibit representing 23 artists
- Funding request is to support the design and renovation of 101 Cherry Street, including façade improvements and an update to the HVAC system
