There's a new art gallery opening up in, of all places, Mars Hill, NC, right here where I live. Miryam Rojas, the owner, saw an opportunity. There was a large building in town that was sitting empty. It was originally built as a roller rink, then served as a factory and an antique mall, among other things. It featured a large open space, beautiful wood floors (well, beautiful after 70 years of crud was sanded off), plenty of parking, and an untapped location in an area teeming with artists. She thought that what this area needed was an art gallery. And she is making it happen.
Miryam contacted me several months ago as she was getting the ball rolling. Since I'm the director of the Mars Hill University Art Gallery, she thought I might have a few ideas. We got together a few times to talk over ideas and possibilities. She also asked me to be one of the gallery's stable of artists and I was more than happy to join. Then she put it all into action. This evening, she held a soft opening for artists and media. I walked in and was immediately blown away. Just to the right, as soon as you walk in the door, is a long wall of rough-cut wood, and seven of my artworks are hanging there.
There are some really, really good artists here already and more soon. Mars Landing Gallery's grand opening will be Saturday, July 10, from noon to 7 pm. If you're in the area, I recommend coming by. The gallery is the big purple building right behind the library.
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