Appalachia Now! An Interdisciplinary Survey of Contemporary Art in Southern Appalachia
On view through February 3, 2020
Asheville Art Museum
Asheville, North Carolina
www.ashevilleart.org
The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to announce the Museum’s inaugural contemporary exhibition, “Appalachia Now! An Interdisciplinary Survey of Contemporary Art in Southern Appalachia,” to be held in its expanded and renovated facility opening in summer 2019. Billed as a “contemporary story of Appalachia,” the exhibition is comprised of works in a variety of media including dance, film, new media, painting, poetry, and sculpture.
Organized by guest curator Jason Andrew, a curator and juror of national renown, this exhibition explores the union of tradition and modern perspectives through contemporary artistic voices of this region. Appalachia Now! situates artists not only within a regional and national dialogue but also within the rich history of creativity and making historically associated with Appalachia. Whether works are personal or universal in theme, this cross-disciplinary exhibition invites visitors to participate in the individual experiences that make this part of the world unique.
Image credits:
Zen & the Art of Stock Horse Maintenance , Meredith Elder acrylic, found object, graphite, ink, oil, paper, plastic, and woodcut print
