High Country Visions: Watauga k-12 Art Educators - Dec. 4, 2024
Lorri Hill, Moon Dance, 2023, oil on canvas, on loan from artist.
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum has announced a new exhibition celebrating the creativity and vision of Watauga County art educators.
This special showcase is entitled “High Country Visions: Watauga K-12 Educator,” and will be on view in the Museum’s Alexander Community Gallery Dec. 5 through Dec. 29. The community is invited to a reception to celebrate the opening on Thursday, December 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Museum.
Highlighting the artistic contributions of local educators, this exhibition will feature works by Alyssia Ruggiero, Ashley Tate, Courtney McWhorter, Dacia Trethewey, Elle Lowry, Genal West, Kelly Blake, Lindsey Postlethwait and Lori Hill. These talented individuals are not only devoted to their students but also to their own artistic practices, enriching our community through both education and creativity.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, BRAHM is dedicated to supporting the rebuilding of arts education infrastructure. This exhibition is part of the Museum’s broader goal to foster resilience and growth through the arts, recognizing that creative education plays a pivotal role in the cultural and economic recovery of affected areas. Through this and future initiatives, BRAHM aims to provide platforms that uplift educators, artists, and students as they help our communities recover and thrive.
About BRAHM:
BRAHM’s mission is to curate, preserve, educate and inspire. Rooted in the creative cultures of Appalachia, BRAHM aims to cultivate a community that extends beyond its walls and region, positioning Western North Carolina as a leader in the arts. The 25,000-square-foot Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, known as BRAHM, opened its doors on October 1, 2011. Located off Main Street in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, BRAHM provides cultural enrichment by promoting the arts and Southern Appalachian heritage and history through educational programs, exhibitions and activities. The permanent collection of more than 600 objects includes works by Elliott Daingerfield, Maud Gatewood, Elizabeth Bradford, Mark Hewitt and other American impressionist and post-impressionist artists. Open year-round, BRAHM welcomes 24,000 visitors free of charge to experience 25 changing exhibitions. BRAHM also has an outreach education program that encourages arts education in local schools, daycares and senior centers. For more information, visit blowingrockmuseum.org.
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