The Spring edition of the Weaverville Art Safari kicks off tonight with a Preview Party at Reems Creek Golf Club from 7-9 p.m.  Tickets are $10 at the door.  Saturday and Sunday, over 40 artists will open their studios throughout Weaverville and the surrounding area from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.  Get the guide map, more information, and a list of this Spring’s participating artists at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

Get a preview of the Spring 2010 Weaverville Art Safari at their website, www.weavervilleartsafari.com.  Participating artist info and guide maps are now online.

It’s a sure sign of spring that Weaverville artists and artisans are busily preparing for the 2010 spring Art Safari.

The self-guided tour of 40+ artists’ studio in and around Weaverville takes place on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. There’s quite an array of potters, jewelry designers, glass artists, painters, sculptors and more to tantalize the eye and make you proud to live in such a creative community.

And don’t forget the kick-off party the night before.  It will be held on Friday, April 23 between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Reems Creek Golf Clubhouse.  A $10 ticket offers an opportunity to meet all of the artists and see a sample of each artist’s work as offered in a silent auction.  In addition, an open bar and complimentary snacks plus many, many door prizes make it a lively and fun event..

For additional information, go to the Art Safar website: www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

The Fall edition of the Weaverville Art Safari is this weekend, November 7-8, 2009, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.  They have 44 artists participating in the self-guided tour this time, and they’re also “thinking green” and encouraging people to carpool.  On Friday, November 6, 2009, the Reems Creek Golf Club (36 Pink Fox Cove Road) will again be the site of the Art Safari Preview Party from 7 until 9 p.m. Art lovers can meet the artists at the preview party, as well bid in a silent auction for artwork.  Door prizes, a cash bar, and snacks will also be available. Tickets are $10.

Download a Tour Map or preview participating artist’s work on the Art Safari website.

Want to know more?  Here’s the official press release:

The Weaverville Art Safari is Thinking Green
On November 7th-8th, 10am-6pm, the artists of the Weaverville Art Safari invite you to visit the town of Weaverville and the surrounding rural areas. Weaverville, located just a few minutes north of Asheville in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers visitors a unique small-town atmosphere with several street side cafes and eateries to compliment the many galleries and studios. Meet participating artists and preview their work on Friday, November, 6th at the Reems Creek Golf Course clubhouse from 7-9pm. This ticketed event includes a lively silent auction, door prizes, a cash bar and snacks. Tickets available at the door for only $10.

This Fall, the Weaverville Art Safari is thinking ‘green’. Many of the artists and craftspeople of the Safari who call Western North Carolina home choose to live and work here because they are inspired by the beauty of the world renowned landscape. In reverence of this environment, they choose to reuse, renew, recycle, and conserve. They encourage you to get on the green bandwagon too, by carpooling. Get a map online, or find one at the info booth on Main Street during the event, and share the adventure of the Safari.

When asked what makes their work ‘green’, this is what some of the Safari artists told us:

• Q Evon is a leader in the handcrafted jewelry world. Her new collection, named “D.I.G,” is built on the concept that jewelry doesn’t have to be made from materials unethically and harmfully extracted from the earth. For Q, making socially responsible jewelry is not just the “in” thing to do, it has been the foundation of her work for a decade.
• “As far as ‘green’ goes.” Diane English of the Great Cosmic Happy-Ass Card Co. reports, “My new prints are printed on recycled stock that has been approved by the Forest Stewardship Council and is printed locally at a Rainforest Alliance Certified Printer.”
• Alicia and Beatriz Kelemen of K4 Glassart use reclaimed travertine, granite, slate and marble in creating their mirrors, art for the wall mosaics, sculptures, and Menorahs. “We go to stone, marble, and granite suppliers and ask for the material that they can’t use. They usually give us the scraps that are piling up on the floor. “We are selective in choosing the pieces that will fit our work,” says Alicia. “It’s worth the effort when we find a beautiful stone that inspires a new design.”
• Phil Atwood uses at least 50% – 60% recycled and used materials, and sometimes more, in making his metal birdhouses. “In fact my biggest source for supplies are thrift shops,” says Phil. He shares his recycling philosophy with buyers who love to find out his work is made of recycled materials.

The Weaverville Art Safari was founded nine years ago with the goal of drawing attention to the artisans & craft workers of Weaverville and surrounding areas. Over the years the event has drawn thousands of visitors from the southeastern United States and beyond. For more information and for a complete list of participating artists please visit www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari Tour is this weekend.  This time there are 44 artists participating in and around Weaverville. The Preview Party is tonight at the Reems Creek Golf Club, featuring a silent auction, door prizes, food, and a chance to meet the artists. Tickets are$10 and doors are open 7-9 p.m.  Participating artists will open their studios 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the tour.  As always, it’s free. You can find all the information you need, including sample work by the artists and a detailed brochure/guide map, at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

Here’s what some of the Main Street businesses will be doing during Art Safari weekend:

Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Store (113 North Main Street ):  Open Saturday and Sunday with wine Tastings throughout the day.

Mangum Pottery (16 North Main Street ): They’re giving away a free mug with every $100 purchase.

Rodney’s Auto Service (37 North Main Street ):  He won’t be open, but the North Buncombe High School Odyssey of the Mind team will be holding a yard sale fundraiser on Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Shop Around the Corner (55 North Main Street ):  Their Anniversary Sale is going on, plus they’ll have their Sample Saturday tasting and Tea of the Day (a cold one, since it’s supposed to be hot this weekend). Open Saturday only.

Weaverville Drug Company (3 North Main Street ): The ice cream counter will be open Saturday, 9-3 p.m.  Cones will be 99 cents and waffle cones $1.49.

The Weaverville Art Safari kicks off its ninth year with the Spring 2009 Tour April 25-26.  They have 44 artists participating this year, and the Preview Party/Silent Auction is scheduled for Friday, April 24 at the Reems Creek Golf Club (36 Pink Fox Cove Road ).  Artist information and guide maps are available on their website.  More info:

The spring incarnation of the Weaverville Art Safari, a self-guided art studio tour, will take place on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th.  This free event is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to sample the flavor of local talent on display just minutes from Asheville.  In addition, there is a preview party, Friday April 24th from 7-9 pm.

The biannual event is in its ninth year and will feature 44 artists this spring.  Over the course of the weekend guests are invited to visit the studios & galleries of participating artists. Visitors have the unique opportunity to shake the hands that create the art, see in-studio demonstrations, and purchase fine artworks directly from the source.

To begin the weekend, on Friday evening April 24th, Art Safari members will hold their pre-event preview party at the Reems Creek Golf Course clubhouse from 7-9pm.  Participating artists donate samples of their work for a silent auction.  In addition, door prizes donated by sponsors & artists will be awarded to guests by random drawing. Refreshments and a cash bar are available. Tickets for the preview party are available at the door for $10. Additional door prize tickets may be purchased for $5. All proceeds go to support the production of future Weaverville Art Safari tours.

The Weaverville Art Safari was founded nine years ago with the goal of drawing attention to the artisans & craft workers of Weaverville and surrounding areas – as well as putting Weaverville on the map as an art destination in Western North Carolina.  Over the years the event has drawn thousands of visitors from the southeastern United States and beyond.

For more information and for a complete list of participating artists please visit www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

The Fall Tour of the Weaverville Art Safari takes place this weekend, beginning with the Preview Party on Friday, October 31.  The Preview Party takes place 7-9 p.m. at the Reems Creek Golf Club (36 Pink Fox Cove Road ) and includes a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction featuring works by the more than 40 participating artists. Tickets are $10 at the door.  On Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2, artist studios will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, with many of the artists having demonstrations and/or giving away door prizes. The self-guided tour is free. More information, including a list of artists and sample work by each, and a downloadable brochure/guide map, is available at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

There are some things I’m so involved with that I tend to forget everyone doesn’t know about them already. The Weaverville Art Safari is one of those events. The Spring Tour takes place this weekend (April 26-27), with 46 artists participating in and around Weaverville. Artist studios are open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day and many of the artists are having demonstrations and/or giving away door prizes. The tour is also free (except for the money you’ll spend on gas getting to and from the various studios). You can find all the information you need, including sample work by the artists and a detailed brochure/guide map, at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

Here’s what else is happening on Main Street during Art Safari weekend:

• Sunnyside Cafe will be open for lunch on Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (or perhaps a little later if they’re busy)
• Maggie B’s Wine & Specialty Shop plays host to woodworking artist Gary Egerer and will be having wine tastings each day, featuring “white wines that are perfect for Spring, plus one red”
• The Garden Station hosts ceramic sculpture artist Jo Bewley
• Shop Around the Corner will have free food samples on Saturday
• The Weaverville Garden Club holds its annual Rummage Sale Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
• Miya Gallery, Mangum Pottery, and Preservation Hall are all participating in the Tour

The Preview Party for this Spring’s Weaverville Art Safari is 7-9 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at the Reems Creek Golf Club. You can purchase tickets at the door or in advance at Preservation Hall. They will again feature a silent auction and door prizes along with a chance to meet the artists. A cash bar and snacks will also be available.

On Friday, April 25 the Weaverville Art Safari will host a Preview Party to celebrate their eighth season of bi-annual studios tours. The event is from 7-9 p.m. at the Reems Creek Golf Club and features a silent auction. Each participating member donates a piece of their work for the auction, providing a sampling of what the weekend has to offer. Proceeds from the Preview Party go to support the production of future tours. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Sign at the Ox Creek Community

 
Art Safari Signs

Carolyn Boyd

Scenic Drive

Main Street

Mike Lightcap

Goat at Good Fibrations Studio

It’s Art Safari weekend, and here’s a few sales and specials local businesses are hosting:

The Garden Station
One Merrimon Avenue
They will be serving hot cider throughout the day on both Saturday and Sunday. The shop’s decorated for the Holidays and all remaining shrubs and trees are 20% off.

Maggie B’s Wine and Specialty Shop
113 North Main Street
Special Store Hours: Saturday 10-7:30 & Sunday 12-5
They will have artisan cheeses and wines from Portugal all day Saturday and Sunday for tasting. They will also have a guest artist, Sara Eadie, demonstrating and selling Ukrainian eggs.

Weaverville Library
41 North Main Street
Friends of the Weaverville Library is holding its 1/2 Price Book Sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.

Main Street businesses Mangum Pottery, Miya Gallery, and Preservation Hall are participating in the Art Safari Tour.

If you’re attending this Fall’s Art Safari Preview Party on Friday, November 2, there’s one change you should be aware of: they will not be serving appetizers as they have in the past.  Instead, they will be offering light snacks.  So if you planned on making a dinner out of appetizers while at the party, you should change plans and have dinner before (or after) you go.

The rest of the party details remain the same: It’s 7-9 p.m. at the Reems Creek Golf Club.  Tickets are $10 at the door, and each ticket is an entry to win artwork or other door prizes.  For more information, visit the Art Safari website.

The Weaverville Art Safari website has been updated with the artists participating in the Fall 2007 Tour. You can find information about each artist as well as a sample image of their work. The Fall brochure and guide map are also available to download from the site.