Jon Rollins and Justin Turcotte
SHOWCASE GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th (5-7pm)
March 7 - April 23, 2025
Justin Turcotte sources raw steel from local yards, transforming it into striking geometric forms through a meticulous process that involves hydraulic rollers, presses, and heat. This labor-intensive technique is the result of years of experimentation and hands-on mechanical work. His steel sculptur ...
A Dialogue with Sparrows: Part II by Reuben Negrón
SMALL FORMAT GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th (5-7pm)
March 7 - April 23, 2025
Reuben Negrón is a figurative realist known for his narrative watercolor paintings and charcoal drawings. His richly detailed and vulnerable scenes are an examination of the real-world stories and experiences of the people and places they depict. His work, often created in self-contained seri ...
Tattoo/Flash
LOWER LEVEL GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th (5-7pm)
March 7 - April 23, 2025
Artists: Ekin Balcioglu, Shawn Barber, Samuel Hung, Chris Musina, Peter Olson, Frank Oriti, Nadia Rosales and Adam Shrewsbury
Tattoo/Flash explores the rich history and modern artistry of tattooing, celebrating it as a dynamic and evolving art form. This exhibition showcases the cultural sig ...
Figuratively Speaking
MAIN LEVEL GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th (5-7pm)
March 7 - April 23, 2025
Artists: Justin Archer, Tamie Beldue, Rafel Bestard, Tori Cherry, Andréa Keys Connell, Bill Killebrew, Jon Sours, David Samuel Stern, William Paul Thomas, and Adana Tillman
The rendered figure serves as a mirror to the intricate facets of human experience—resilience, empathy, s ...
Artists of WNC: Local artists affected by hurricane Helene
October 14, 2024 - March 31, 2025
In the aftermath of hurricane Helene, a direct way to support these artists and the gallery is simply by purchasing artwork; Your contributions play a vital role in helping artists continue their creative endeavors and sustain their livelihoods.
Purchases can be securely ...
Vase/Vase
SHOWCASE GALLERY
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 31st (5-7pm)
December 31, 2024 - February 26, 2025
Artists: Tyler-James Anderson, Bekah Bliss, Courtney Dodd, Maggie Jaszczak, Stacy Snyder, Mike Stumbras, and Mat Wheeler
In the history of Western art, the vase stands as a cornerstone of ancient craftsmanship and visual culture. The artists featured in this group exhibition celebrate the vase th ...
Bethanne Hill: Mythologies
SMALL FORMAT GALLERY
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 31st (5-7pm)
December 31, 2024 - February 26, 2025
Bethanne Hill’s brightly colored narrative paintings reference both traditional southern folk and Australian Aboriginal art, and transform rural landscapes into fanciful scenes of animals at play, imbuing flora and fauna with spiritual mystery.
Opening Reception: NYE, Tuesday, December ...
Print + Pattern
LOWER LEVEL GALLERY
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 31st (5-7pm)
December 31, 2024 - February 26, 2025
Artists: Lainard Bush, Kimberly English, Luke Haynes, Harvey Meyer, Eric Pardue, and George Peterson
This exhibition presents artists who employ the use of pattern and print. The work ranges from ready-made printed objects; to drawings turned into quilts; to screen-printed underglazes on cla ...
Context: Celebrating 35 Years
MAIN LEVEL GALLERY
Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 31st (5-7pm)
December 31, 2024 - February 26, 2025
Join us in celebrating a momentous New Year’s Eve as we honor the 35th anniversary of Blue Spiral 1!
We are delighted to commemorate this milestone by highlighting a selection of represented artists that showcase the creativity that has shaped our gallery over the past three decades.&n ...
Vicki Essig: Quietude
SMALL FORMAT GALLERY
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6th (5-7pm)
September 6 - December 25, 2024
Vicki Essig’s silk weavings are characterized by a quiet, methodical approach that reflects both her observational practices and her intimate engagement with nature. Based in Penland, North Carolina, Essig’s creative practice involves a collection of natural materials, such as mulberry b ...