Mark Peiser, “Passage Etude Tableau 2,” 2013, hot-cast, phase-separated glass with acid finish. Gift from the James & Judith Moore Glass and Craft Collection, 2018.55.12. Image credit Tim Burleson.
The Asheville Art Museum (AAM) is delighted to announce an open call inviting artists who live and work in the Helene-affected Appalachia region to participate in the upcoming exhibition, Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, to be on view from February 13-May 5, 2025 in the Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall on the Museum’s main floor. AAM was founded by a group of passionate artists in 1948 with a mission, in part, to share and promote the art of Western North Carolina (WNC). Carrying on that legacy, this special, non-juried exhibition will celebrate the strength and diversity of our regional arts community acknowledging the significant impact of Hurricane Helene on the lives of artists across Southern Appalachia. Our aim is to provide an opportunity and venue for impacted artists to showcase their work, connect with each other and collectors, and join together in a collective act of resilience.
Inclusion in Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The call will remain open until maximum space limitations are reached, as determined by AAM. The Museum is not authorized to facilitate sales on behalf of exhibiting artists but will feature artists’ preferred contact information alongside their work.
Details and Requirements:
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- One submission per artist.
- Submitted artwork may not have existing damage, condition issues, or contain organic materials such as raw wool, cotton, untreated wood, etc., to ensure the safety of Museum collections and facilities.
- Accepted mediums include painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, works on paper, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and metal. Due to technical constraints, we are unable to accept digital, video, or sound-based works (Contact Ehren Gerhard, Curatorial Project Manager, at 828.253.3227 x120 with questions).
- Maximum dimensions are 60×60 inches.
- Artwork must be ready for display upon delivery to the Museum. For example, if a work is meant to be hung on a wall it must arrive with proper hanging hardware.
- Fill out Agreement Form with requested information. Please read carefully all information provided in the Agreement Form.
Important Dates
- Form Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Artwork Drop Off Schedule: Friday, January 31, 2025 (noon-4pm) and Saturday, February 1, 2025 (noon-4pm)
- Exhibition on Display: February 13–May 5, 2025
- Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 2025
- Community Day: Saturday, March 15, 2025
- Artwork Pick-Up Schedule: Friday, May 9, 2025 (noon-4pm) and Saturday, May 10, 2025 (noon-4pm)
Appalachia Helene-affected Counties:
- North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey
- Tennessee: Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi
- Georgia: Rabun
- Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
