By Dan Click
For the Carter County Times
In celebration of National Women History Month, the Grayson Gallery & Art Center will present the 11th annual “Women in the Arts” event, from 6 – 9 p.m. on Friday, March 29. Original art on display will feature over 75 pieces – with most works for sale – by female artists from across the Tri-State and Eastern Kentucky region.
Entertainment, headed up by Karen Combs with the Appalachian Ladies Revue, will bring separate acts to the GGAC Stage and, if time allows, musicians may even have an open jam near the end of the show. Catering by Laura will provide refreshments; water will also be available.
While 100 percent free to artists and the public, donations at the door, and tips for musicians, are much appreciated as always.
An Awards and Announcements portion of the evening will take place at approximately 8 p.m., during which updates on recent GGAC activities, news, and what’s in the works will be shared. In addition, awards of $50.00 each (or, via an equivalent purchase prize) along with a blue ribbon are given to the winners in each category. Awards are presented for People’s Choice, which is done by popular vote, with voting closing around 7:30 p.m.; GGAC Board Choice; the Pen Lady award; and the Brandon Click Memorial.
The national theme for Women’s History Month 2024 is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.”
“Throughout 2024, we acknowledge the example of women who embrace everyone and exclude no one in our common quest for freedom and opportunity,” said Rob Young, Director of Intercultural Development.
The Gallery board of directors asks and urges visitors to bring family and friends. A large crowd is expected to attend and will make for a festive evening.
Coming up at the GGAC will be April’s “Celebrate the Earth” event. Artists interested in classes may sign up for some assemblage workshops and other arts education plans are forthcoming. Contact director Dan Click for more information on submitting art, performances and volunteering opportunities. You can contact Click via email at graysongallery@gmail.com. You can also look for them on Facebook and Instagram and call 606-474-7651 for their “announcement line” which does not record incoming messages but is updated as needed for all GGAc activities.
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