The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) and the Reece Family, in honor of Jeff Reece, presents the Small Works Exhibit at their gallery at 86 N Main St in Waynesville. The Small Works Exhibit is an annual exhibit that expands the types of work for sale in the downtown Waynesville gallery, as well as who can display their work.
With 48 artists participating, the exhibit promises to be eclectic. The pieces must be 12 inches in any dimension or smaller and HCAC challenged participants who are making holiday themed works to consider artistic expressions that are multi-cultural in nature and celebrate different holidays, ways of celebrating, and ways of experiencing holidays. HCAC also encouraged participants to create works that celebrate Appalachian heritage and craft.
“Small works are an opportunity to give the gift of the creative spirit,” says Morgan Beryl, HCAC Executive Director.
This year the exhibit is sponsored by the Reece Family in honor of their father Jeff Reece, who owned the 86 N Main Street building for many years and is in the process of selling it.
“Jeff loved Main Street and spent a significant portion of his formative years in the family business, Massie’s Department Store. He talked longingly about his days as the projectionist at the Strand Theater as a teenager and eating hot dogs at Felix Stovall’s American Fruit Stand. As an adult, Jeff was one of the founders of the Downtown Waynesville Association and a Main Street Champion. As we approach the anniversary of his passing, his family wishes to honor his legacy,” explains Judy Reece.
The exhibit is open from through December 30. More information can be found at www.haywoodarts.org.
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