Of Valley & Ridge Opening Gala

Join us for a fundraising gala for the Of Valley & Ridge art show. Guests will enjoy an intimate setting in a historic Tudor mansion decked out with works by fine artists, live jazz music, delicious eats, and an open beer and wine bar. 

The evening is an exclusive preview of works inspired by the Blue Ridge Parkway and created by 21 fine artists of Western North Carolina. The festivities at the circa-1880s mansion atop Beaucatcher Mountain include hors d'oeuvres, beer from New Belgium Brewing, wine by Biltmore Wines, and jazz from the HotPoint Trio.

During the gala, you will have the opportunity to purchase your favorite en plein air paintings and etchings. Participating artists include John Mac Kah, Julyan Davis, Deborah Squier, Bryan Koontz, Mark A. Henry, Jim and Michelle Ostlund, Joy Moser, Tony Corbitt, Jr., Tess Darling, Susan Kokora, Cecil Bothwell, Alisa Lumbreras, Paul Blankenship, Dotti Smith, Caleb Clark, Collen Webster, Alison Web, Carol Parks, Christine Enochs, Mohamed Sabaawi, Andrew Mastriani, Peter Loewer, Jason Rafferty, and Dana Irwin. 

Proceeds from the gala and art sales will support the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's work to protect, preserve, and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway. The event is hosted in partnership with The Saints of Paint, a group of artists who are committed to helping raise funds for nonprofits dedicated to preserving the environment, caring for animals, and working for positive social changes. 

Tickets for the gala are $100. The art will remain on exhibit and available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 27, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, October 28. 

EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Please contact mgee@brpfoundation.org for more information. 

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

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