Contemporary southern folk art, NC wood-fired pottery, and custom picture framing
January, 2021
Kent Ambler
Winter, with its long nights and cold temperatures signals a time of hibernation and reflection. Here in the forested mountains of the Blue Ridges, it as a time of revelation: With leaves fallen, the bare outlines of the landscape show. What is hidden becomes visible. There tends to be more time to ponder. Two of the favorite events here in the gallery start our new year each year: February is our Annual Miniatures Show & April is our Annual Face Jug Show…these traditions start each year with direction and excitement. Last year, just as our lock-down was commencing, The Face Jug show gave us hope….YOU showed up, albeit via the phones, but we knew we would/could survive…and that fueled our drive to continue to find ways to stay safe, support our artists and forge ahead. When we were able to unlock our door, we found heartfelt camaraderie in the few folks that would venture in, mostly just to once again experience, in person, the uplifting nature of art. The power and glory of art [in all its forms, not just the visual] is strong and alive and thriving…What is reinforced during this season, is how vital the creative spirit as revealed in art is…and how fortunate we feel in getting to share that experience with our artists and you.
The gallery is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK : 11 – 5
The website is current and up to date, if you see something you would like to purchase call 828-281-2134, we are here to answer your questions and finalize sales over the phone. OH! and yes, we offer Gift Certificates in any denomination. We always do the wrapping & boxing for shipping of artwork, …
MASKS are the new normal – everyone who enters needs to be properly wearing one…Thank-you! We are also limiting capacity to 8 individuals at a time.
FOR CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING: Please call for an appointment. The hours of 10 – 11 am or 5 – 6 pm are set aside for framing appointments – we can create together with less contact with others, but are available many other times & will work with your schedule, of course. Just give a call, we will figure it out together: 828-281-2134.
WEBSITE & CURBSIDE: As always this website is current; we offer phone consultation about individual pieces that you are interested in. We can ship or hold and offer CURBSIDE PICKUPS if that feels right, and it has been fun….
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! We are available via Phone: 828-281-2134 or via Email: amerifolk@bellsouth.net
Within the pages of our website, you will see a variety of selectively curated contemporary self-taught artists. Painters, Whittlers, Carvers & Potters, American Folk presents makers from South Louisiana all the way to Maine with one goal in mind: To expose the world to the creative powers and originality of our artists. Their visions bring life, color, joy and complexity to our gallery and to your home. Self-taught art ranges from what is referred to as primitive all the way to exquisitely contemporary. All of our artists are living and working today, some have garnered world wide attention, some are exclusive to American Folk….all have a unique way of expressing their world & their hearts. We are inspired by them every day….
For more information or to purchase artwork, call us at 828-281-2134 or email us at amerifolk@bellsouth.net
