One of the reasons for moving to Pickens County was the fact that membership in the Southern Highland Guild is restricted to artists living in places that are part of the Southern Appalachian mountains. I intended to apply shortly after we moved but didn't get around to it until a month or so ago. I've proceeded through the first step in the jurying process. There are two ways to tackle the second/final step to become a member.
Many people chose to bring five of their artworks to the Folk Art Center for a panel of jurors to examine. They score the work. If high enough marks are achieved, that artist gets to become a guild member. I didn't elect to do that. The other option was to participate in the upcoming craft fair, July 15 -18 at the Harrah's Cherokee Convention Center in downtown Asheville. The reason I've wanted to be a member was in order to do this craft fair and also have my work in one or more of the galleries operated by the guild. Of course, I first had to ask permission from the Grovewood Gallery. After all, I already have proper gallery representation in Asheville. Thankfully, I was told YES! So ... I'll be showing pieces from my In Box Series, my Fiber Stained Glass Series, and ... of course ... my Peacock Feathers! I'm happy that these two have a date at the craft fair!
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