Grovewood Gallery Bobbin Sculpture Contest
Now through May 15, 2008
Three Categories: Professional, Amateur, Kids (6yrs - 12yrs). All entries must be received by May 15. Winners will be announced June, 8 during the opening weekend of Sculpture for the Garden. Click on the entry form link for complete information on rules and prize packages. Bobbin Sculpture Contest entry form.
Sponsored by:
Asheville Art Museum, Bellagio Bistro, Carmike Cinemas, Carolina Tree-Form, Chuck E Cheese's, City Bakery Cafe, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Common Ground Book Outlet, Corner Kitchen, Dancing Bear Toys, Earth Guild, Ference Cheese, The Fresh Market, The Furniture Society, Fun Depot, Gourmet Perks, The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, Grovewood Cafe, Handmade in America, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, Mary Timmer, Old Europe, Penland School of Crafts, Tops for Shoes, Toy Box, World's Best Carrot Cake.
Sculpture for the Garden
Opening Weekend June 7-8 | Showing through December 31
Join us June 7 & 8 for the opening weekend of Sculpture for the Garden - Grovewood's first annual invitational, outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibit will feature the works of 15 nationally recognized artists, with sculptures ranging from small, playful pieces suitable for the home or garden, to works for public spaces and corporate settings. Bring your friends and family to spend the day with us and have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments in the beautiful setting of Grovewood Gardens.
Participating artists include:
• Ralph Berger (Rutherfordton, NC)
• Stefan Bonitz (Asheville, NC)
• Dory Brown (Hot Springs, NC)
• Grace Cathey (Waynesville, NC)
• Francis Vega & Don Drumm (Durham, NC and Akron, OH)
• Ben & Kate Gatski (Bloomsburg, PA)
• Tinka Jordy (Hillsborough, NC)
• Barbara Kobylinska (Virginia Beach, VA)
• Rich Kolb (Louisville, KY)
• Evan Lewis (Chicago, IL)
• Gretchen Lothrup (Pittsboro, NC)
• Joe Miller (Brasstown, NC)
• Dale Rogers (Ward Hill, MA)
• Scott Strader (Decatur, GA)
• Lyman Whitaker (Ivins, UT)
All entries in the Grovewood Gallery Bobbin Sculpture contest will also be on display during the opening weekend of Sculpture for the Garden. Winners will be announced Sunday, June 8. Special guided tours of Grovewood Studios and the historic carding building of Biltmore Industries will be scheduled as well.
This event is open to the public and free of charge. Sculpture for the Garden is sponsored by: The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa, and The Wine Guy.