The Arts Council of Roane County (ACRC) 2015 Roane Open Art Show

The Arts Council of Roane County (ACRC) announced that its 2015 Roane Open Art Show will hold its official opening January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the O'Brien Art Gallery on the campus of Roane State Community College. In previews since January 8, the exhibit features nearly 20 local artists displaying paintings, sculptures, photographs, pottery, mixed media works, and short films. In a departure from previous ACRC art shows, which ran for just a single weekend, this year’s exhibition will be in place through February 28. 

The show will feature short documentary films by Lenoir City filmmaker Jesse Brass, each of which features the work of one artist and provides a glimpse into their passions, motivations, and processes.

The Grand Opening of the show is open to the public. Many of the artists with works on display will be on hand for the event and awards will be presented to the best works in several categories as judged by Roane State Art Department Associate Professor Stacy Jacobs.

Subsequent to the opening, the public is invited to check the Event page of the ACRC website for gallery hours. Specially scheduled visits can be arranged for groups of five or more by emailing artscouncilofroanecounty@gmail.com at least one week in advance. The ACRC particularly encourages art teachers in Roane County Schools to consider class trips to the gallery.

ABOUT THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ROANE COUNTY

The Arts Council of Roane County is a non-profit organization established in 2012. Its mission is to enrich the cultural lives of Roane County residents through programs and partnerships that celebrate artistic excellence, cultivate artistic opportunities, and promote local businesses. Artists, performers and writers along with businesses and organizations that would like support and be supported by the ACRC are encouraged to contact it at artscouncilofroanecounty@gmail.com.