Asheville Artists Benefit Show

Organized by Asheville-based Artist, Margee Halsch

December 10 - 14, 2024

 Artist Talk + Reception | Friday, December 13th

Artist Talk: 5:30p

Reception: 6-8P (with silent auction!)

Additional Demonstrations open to public allows attendees to engage with affected artists and support their work directly.

Friday and Saturday, December 13th + 14th, 2-4pm

 "DreamWeavers" with Dee Santorini: augmenting and finishing a raku clay sculpture with twine and natural ingredients. 

"Evolving Clay Visions" with Bruce Santorini: showing how to prepare clay, getting inspiration on what to make, and some simple tricks he uses to create art. 

With Cindy Lou Chenard: demonstrating 3-dimensional technique using thin layers of wood and paint that she developed during the past 10 years to create dimensional landscapes.

More About Asheville Artists Benefit Show 

Greensboro Project Space is pleased to announce a fundraising event in support of Western North Carolina (WNC) artists devastated by Hurricane Helene, organized by Asheville-based artist Margee Halsch. 

This exhibition will show works in a variety of mediums from nine WNC artists displaced by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane and flood waters from the French Broad River have decimated the historic River Arts District in Asheville, leaving hundreds of artists without inventory, studios, and gallery spaces.

“To be able to support our fellow Asheville art community in this way is reflective of what’s at the heart of GPS - supporting artists through community and humanity. It is with open doors and open arms that we welcome these Asheville-based artists. Our hope is to play just a small part in a much larger revitalization process by offering a platform for them to share their artistry during this time of recovery,” says Greensboro Project Space Director, Caitlyn Schrader. 

This exhibition offers an additional opportunity for the Greensboro community to support the recovery of this group of artists, both financially and emotionally. All artworks will be available for sale, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the artists. Proceeds from a raffle at the closing reception will further support relief efforts in the Asheville River Arts District.

Featuring Asheville Artists

Bruce Santorini, Santorini Art Studio - Acrylic Paintings | Sculpture | Pottery 

Dee Santorini, Santorini Art Studio - Acrylic Paintings | Sculpture | Pottery  

Casey Vandergrift, Grift Town Goods – Screenprinting | Mixed Media

Cindy Lou Chenard – Painting 

Margee Halsch – Acrylic Paintings | Wearable Silk Art 

Nina Kawar – Sculpture  

Pamella O’Connor, Hanji Home – Handmade Art Lamps 

Stephen Santore – Painting | Photography

Terry Thirion – Paintings, Mixed Media