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.