BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) -In the Two Virginias, Small Business Saturday gives Appalachians a platform to showcase their talents. The Appalachian Artists association has temporarily taken root in Gary Bowling’s House of Art, to exhibit their pieces and allow the public to view and purchase them.
At the House of Art, numerous artists have been featured for the public to dive into their artistic minds. For the Appalachian Artist Association, their art is showcased on many mediums and shows a wide range of skill from the artists.
Among the art are pieces made by Promise Sloan, Vice President of the association. When asked what it’s like to be an Appalachian artist here sharing art with the Two Virginias, Sloan says this is an amazing opportunity.
“Just to be an artist and to have your work appreciated and to make a connection with the person that’s viewing your work or purchasing your work. I think I can speak on most artists that feel that way. I just think we have to seize opportunities. Let’s let the public know who the Appalachian Artist members are,” says Sloan.
Sloan agrees that sharing Appalachian art with other Appalachians is part of appreciating the culture.
“I’m honored to set up and share even wall space with my fellow Appalachian Artist members,” Sloan adds.
The Appalachian Artists Association was formed in 1977 to promote local artists in Mercer, Tazewell, and Bland counties and encourage artistic development of members and plans to continue building up artists.
Looking to the future, the Appalachian Artists Association plans to host an event in the spring as well. For updates on their next events, they can be found on Facebook.
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