This
invitational art exhibit will feature more than 200 drinking vessels in a
variety of mediums. Exhibiting artists will showcase works ranging from ceramic
beer steins, tumblers, and tankards, to porcelain sake sets and decorative moonshine
jugs. All vessels on view will be available for sale.
“Whether you
are looking for something special to sip from, or just appreciate quality
craftsmanship and unique or one-of-a-kind works, we encourage you to see this
show,” says Ashley Van Matre, marketing director at Grovewood Gallery. “Grovewood Gallery is also a
participant of American Craft Week, and the kick-off for Vessels of Merriment will be one of many ACW festivities that will
take place around the country in an effort to enhance the knowledge and
appreciation of handmade craft.”
The exhibition
will be celebrated with an opening reception on Saturday, October 3 from 3 –
6pm (free and open to the public). Several participating artists will be in
attendance and special guests from Metro Wines and Noble Cider (both sponsors
of this event) will be on hand offering tastings of their products. Vessels of Merriment will remain on view
through Sunday, December 31, 2015.
Exhibiting Artists
Kathryn Adams, Scot
Cameron-Bell, Clancy Designs, Julie Covington, Kyle Carpenter, Megan Daloz, Marissa
Domanski, John Geci, Lisa Gluckin, Erik Haagensen, Steve Hansen, Phil Haralam,
In Blue Handmade, Mark Knott, Amber Marshall, Andrew Massey, Reiko Miyagi, Moxie & Oliver, Ronan
Kyle Peterson, Helen Purdum, Justin Rothshank, Luba Sharapan, Dave Strock, Charlie
Tefft, and Evelyn Ward. 
About American Craft Week
The sixth
annual American Craft Week will be held Oct. 2-11 in cities and towns across
the nation. With hundreds of diverse events at galleries, artist studios,
museums, schools, as well as fairs and festivals, it is the premier public
celebration of handmade craft in America. American Craft Week is a program of
Craft Retailers and Artists for Tomorrow (CRAFT), a trade association dedicated
to the growth and vitality of American craft. For more information, visit
www.americancraftweek.com.
About Grovewood Gallery
Grovewood
Gallery is a family-owned, fine crafts destination that showcases traditional
and contemporary crafts, all handmade by American artisans. Grovewood Gallery
has received several honors, including NICHE
magazine’s Retailer of the Year and the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of
Excellence. The gallery is housed in the historic weaving and woodworking
complex of Biltmore Industries, located adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn in
North Asheville. Grovewood’s sister gallery, Gallery of the Mountains, is
located inside the inn.
Also on the Grovewood Grounds
Grovewood is
also home to 10 working artists’ studios, as well as two nonprofits: The
Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum and the North Carolina Homespun Museum. In
addition to the historic buildings, museums, and art offerings, visitors can
enjoy outdoor sculpture gardens complete with picnic areas and panoramic views
across the valley to the nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. A new restaurant is
slated to open in the former Grovewood Café spot this fall. Free parking for
Grovewood patrons is available on site.
To learn more about Grovewood’s studio
artists, attractions, and upcoming events, visit grovewood.com or call 828.253.7651.
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