The Hickory Downtown Development Association has announced the line-up for its September 16 Downtown Hickory Art Crawl, and event that brings galleries, businesses and artists together for a night of art in downtown Hickory. All artwork is for sale.
The evening starts at 5 p.m. as the Fanjoy/Labrenz Studio will host the “Kick-Off’ party for the event, featuring music from Joseph Hasty & Centerpiece Jazz and the artwork of Sally Fanjoy and James Labrenz. Crawlers can get information on who will be where and the maps to get there at the Kick Off Party.
Next stop is the Jackson Group, located at 219 First Avenue S.W. The Jackson Group is a family owned consulting firm located in the remolded 1928 Ford Motor Company Building. They will feature Ellen Ball’s creative jewelry and the paintings of Michelle Oxenberg. Michelle’s strong interest in urban life and culture is revealed in her work.
From the Jackson Group, cross the railroad tracks and down Second Street N.W. to Taste Full Beans. Local artists John Womack (photography), Varian Lee Swieter (photography), Fredrick Hall (acrylics), Gwen McGill (jewelry), Debbi Brendel (oils), Belle Terre/Julia Gold (natural soaps and balms) will be there to meet and greet.
Around the corner and down First Avenue N.W., Full Circle Arts will take the occasion to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Long-time members, Katie Wood McCloy, P.L. Rhodes and Ellen Schwarzbek will be featured at the gallery. Other early members are expected to drop in and say hello. Full Circle Arts was formed in 2000 with the help of the City of Hickory and the Catawba County Council for the Arts and opened its doors that September.
After Full Circle Arts, head up to Union Square. Crawl on up to Gym, Dance, Cheer, located at 265 Union Square and view the creations of Teena Stewart while browsing the store. Stewart uses mainly recycled material to make jewelry and other mixed media creations.
Outdoor Supply, at 262 Union Square will host Jeramie Jones and his spray can art on the sidewalk in front of the store. Inside, the artwork of Robert Webb will be on display.
La Bella Vita is next on the map, located at 260 Union Square, Suite 210. A short walk up the stairs and crawlers can visit the studio of Nicole Mosteller and view the works of up and coming young artists from Hickory Day School.
Jeune Boutique will host local artist Alex Reeves who will feature many oil painting at all price points. Juene Boutique is located at 256 Union Square.
Groucho’s Deli will host the Hickory Museum of Art in the Atrium dining area, located at 248 Union Square.
Next stop is the Shoppes on the Square. The Sally Company will feature her new “Autumn Tables. Kay Robb Studio will be open showing some of her new landscapes. The Sally Company and Kay Robb Studio will feature the following artists in the atrium of Shoppes on the Square: Michael Joe Moore, Jenn Buchanan, Judy Rider, Frances Bost and Deber Kline.
Bisque ‘n Beads is the next stop on the map, located at 232 Union Square. On display will be oil paintings by local artist Susan Skiles Dyson. At Bisque’n Beads, customers can paint pottery, bead jewelry or fuse glass.
The Art Crawl ends at 9 p.m., as participants will crawl to the Olde Hickory Tap Room where the band Johnson’s Crossroad will perform beginning at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover charge for the evening.
For more information on The Hickory Downtown Development Association, membership, businesses, events and downtown Hickory, call 828-322-1121, email info@downtownhickory.com, or visit the website,www.downtownhickory.com.
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