
When Light Returns
Springtime transformation anchors an exhibition of contemporary works that echo thawed ground, blooming flowers, and newly hatched insects. Expect a quiet, reflective gallery experience centered on emergence, resilience, and new beginnings.
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A contemplative gallery exhibition centered on spring transformation—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and newly hatched insects—capturing delicate resilience and the promise of new beginnings through visual works.

A contemplative gallery exhibition centered on spring transformation—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and newly hatched insects—capturing delicate resilience and the promise of new beginnings through visual works.
A contemplative gallery exhibition centered on spring transformation—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and newly hatched insects—capturing delicate resilience and the promise of new beginnings through visual works.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.
Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

Nature-inspired visual works by Richard Johnson explore wilderness motifs and organic textures in a two-week gallery exhibition; free opening reception Saturday March 14, 5–7pm welcomes the public for refreshments and artist conversation.

Nature-inspired visual works by Richard Johnson explore wilderness motifs and organic textures in a two-week gallery exhibition; free opening reception Saturday March 14, 5–7pm welcomes the public for refreshments and artist conversation.
Nature-inspired visual works by Richard Johnson explore wilderness motifs and organic textures in a two-week gallery exhibition; free opening reception Saturday March 14, 5–7pm welcomes the public for refreshments and artist conversation.

Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill the gallery with works by 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread including ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and other experimental pieces.

Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill the gallery with works by 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread including ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and other experimental pieces.
Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill the gallery with works by 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread including ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and other experimental pieces.

An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.

An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.
An evening opening reception for a group exhibition by four seasoned artists—Joanie Krug, Mark Flowers, Lyn Bregman Blass, and William Price—inviting casual gallery mingling and first looks at new work in a contemporary art space.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.
An interactive, all-ages art installation that invites hands-on exploration through immersive light and garden-inspired visuals. Designed for drop-in wandering, playful discovery, and photo-worthy moments in a contemporary gallery setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

A capstone gallery exhibition presenting three years of graduate creative research from five graduating MFA artists, spanning contemporary mixed media and varied visual approaches. Expect a curated thesis-show atmosphere focused on process, experimentation, and emerging voices.

A capstone gallery exhibition presenting three years of graduate creative research from five graduating MFA artists, spanning contemporary mixed media and varied visual approaches. Expect a curated thesis-show atmosphere focused on process, experimentation, and emerging voices.
A capstone gallery exhibition presenting three years of graduate creative research from five graduating MFA artists, spanning contemporary mixed media and varied visual approaches. Expect a curated thesis-show atmosphere focused on process, experimentation, and emerging voices.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.

Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.
Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.

American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) capture rural fields, maritime coastlines, and bustling urban scenes with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and atmospheric light. A close look at how local artists portrayed everyday life and fleeting moments.

American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) capture rural fields, maritime coastlines, and bustling urban scenes with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and atmospheric light. A close look at how local artists portrayed everyday life and fleeting moments.
American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) capture rural fields, maritime coastlines, and bustling urban scenes with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and atmospheric light. A close look at how local artists portrayed everyday life and fleeting moments.