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· March 4—27, 2010 — The Colors of Spring: a Visual Celebration
The artists of Rail Walk Gallery welcome the coming of Spring with a new group show. Artwork by Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Karen Frazer, Annette Hall, Patt Legg, Cathy Sigmon, and Marietta Smith will be on display.
Opening Reception Friday March 5, 2010 5:30—8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come celebrate the arrival of warmer weather!
· January 2 - February 27, 2010: Rail Walk Gallery Artists Group Show
Artwork by artists Bob Briley, Caren Briley, Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Karen Frazer, Annette Hall, Patt Legg, Cathy Sigmon, and Marietta Smith.
*** · 2nd Annual Rail Walk Gallery Art & Fine Crafts Christmas Show & Sale
Friday, December 4th, 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, December 5th, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served Friday evening. Small, affordable works of art will be available for sale. This is a great opportunity to buy memorable, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts. Artwork for Sale: ¨ Original art (oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, etc.) ¨ Handmade jewelry ¨ Artist-created Greeting Cards ¨ Hand-decorated glassware & ornaments ¨ ...and more Note: most of the artists are offering special Christmas prices through December 23, 2009. HOLIDAY HOURS: November 5—21: Thursdays & Fridays: 2 p.m.—6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Closed November 26—28 for Thanksgiving
*** December 4—19: Thursdays & Fridays, 2 p.m.—6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
Closed December 23—January 1 for the holidays
Regular hours resume Saturday, January 2, 2010
· November 13—24, 2009—RCCC Student Show
Artwork by students from Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Sponsored by the Rowan Arts Council.
Opening Reception Friday November 13, 2009 6:00—8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
· October 2009—Rail Walk Artists Group Show
Artwork by artists Caren Briley, Bob Briley, Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Annette Hall, Patt Legg, and Marietta Smith.
· September 1—30, 2009: “A Mutual Passion"
Opening Reception Friday, September 18 6:00—8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
· February —August, 2009: Rail Walk Gallery Artists Group Show
Artwork on display by artists Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Annette Ragone Hall, Patt Legg, Marietta Foster Smith, and photographer Jason Williams.
· February 7—21, 2009: Handicapable Art Show
Art exhibit by artists with physical, emotional, mental or developmental disabilities, or receiving treatment for substance abuse. Sponsored by The Carolina Artists, Blanche & Julian Robertson Foundation, the Rowan Arts Council, and the Arts Council of North Carolina.
Opening Reception Saturday, February 7 2:00—4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
· January 9—February 7, 2009: “A Family Affair”
Art exhibition and sale by siblings Jimmy Alston and Katie Alston Spivey
Opening Reception Saturday, January 10, 2009 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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2008 events:
· 1st Annual Rail Walk Art & Fine Crafts Christmas Show
December 5th and 6th, 2008 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Unique, high-quality works of art that make perfect Christmas gifts will be for sale, offered by artists from Rail Walk Gallery, the Looking Glass Artist Collective, and Cascade Sculpture. All the artists are offering original small works of art and fine crafts that are perfect for affordable gift-giving. Artwork offered: · Original art (oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, etc.) · Pottery and small sculpture · Hand-decorated glassware and ornaments · Stained-glass and blown-glass ornaments · Wild life and nature sculpture · Handmade jewelry · Hand-painted Christmas cards · ...and more Refreshments will be served at all three locations and yuletide music will be heard at LGAC. Note: most of the artists are offering special Christmas prices through December 23, 2008.
· October 31— November 27, 2008, RCCC Student Show
Artwork by students from Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Sponsored by the Rowan Arts Council.
Opening Reception Friday November 7, 2008 6:00—8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
· October 1 - 23, 2008, Rail Walk Artists Group Show
Artwork by artists Jimmy Alston, Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Norma Frink, Annette Hall, Patt Legg, and Marietta Smith.
· September 1—27, 2008, Two-Woman Exhibition and Sale
Sculpture by Marietta Smith and original oils by Patt Legg
Wine & cheese reception Saturday, September 6, 2008 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Click here for photos of the opening
· July 18, 2008—August 14, 2008, Abundant Living Portrait Exhibition
The portraits and photographs of the residents of the Abundant Living Adult Day Care Services organization that were created by various local artists will be on display.
Opening reception: Friday, July 18, 2008 5:00—7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
· June 6, 2008—July 8, 2008, Sharon Forthofer Solo Show Friday, June 6, 2008 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Sharon is a new artist at Rail Walk Studios & Galleries and this is her first solo show. Click here for photos.
· May 9, 2008, Downtown Salisbury’s Spring Night Out Rail Walk Gallery will be open. Friday, May 9 2008 5:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Artist demonstrations and refreshments will be offered.
· April 18, 2008, Downtown Salisbury’s Earth Night Out Rail Walk Gallery will be open. Friday, April 18, 2008 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m.
Discounts on artwork will be offered. If you’re already making plans for next year and want to know what date falls on what day, we will have free 2009 annual calendars available.
· March 14, 2008—Rail Walk Grand Re-opening Celebration Friday, March 14, 2008 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served
The grand reopening originally scheduled for the evening of March 7, 2008, to celebrate the expansion and renovation of Rail Walk and the addition of more artists, was postponed due to the tragic loss that morning of two Salisbury firefighters in the Salisbury Millworks fire. Donations for the families were accepted during the rescheduled event on March 14th and deposited in the fund at the Bank of North Carolina that had been set up to aid the families of the fallen firefighters.
Click here to see photos from the event.
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· October 19—November 16, 2007—Annette Ragone Hall Solo Show The opening reception for the artist’s series, Life Glow: the Light of Creation, was held on Friday, October 19, 2007, from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. The show served as a fundraiser for the Horse Protection Society of North Carolina. Annette donated to the HPS 10% of the sales of her artwork sold during the show, and 15% of her sales during the opening reception. Direct donations to the society were also accepted. All funds raised were to help feed and care for the horses. The HPS is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation, so all donations were tax deductible. To see samples of Annette’s art, click here.
· July 13—August 31, 2007—Norma Velásquez-Frink Solo Show An opening reception was held 7 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2007, for "My Arte," a solo exhibit by artist Norma Velásquez-Frink. Click here to see photographs taken during the reception. |
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