Special to IFN
Arts on Main, a Weekend of Creativity, Culture & Community, will be held November 20-22 in Downtown Mooresville.
Mooresville Arts announced details of the three-day event, which showcases fine arts:
“A First Look” Exhibit Reception
Thursday, November 20
6 to 8 p.m.
Details: This is a reception for the travel show for the American Watercolor Society’s 158th Annual Juried Exhibition. This will be the first chance to see the travel show of this amazing exhibition in Mooresville. A limited number tickets are on sale now, for $50 per person. A fun-filled evening of art, including a live watercolor painting demonstration by local artist Dan McCrary (who has a painting in the watercolor show!), is in store for attendees. Live music will be performed by Lakeside Vibes. Guests will enjoy an elevated menu of chef-inspired signature hors d’oeuvres from Epic Chophouse, complemented by decadent desserts crafted by Queen City Pastry. Toast the night with craft beer and wine from On Tap, alongside a full selection of beverages.
Downtown Mooresville Gallery Crawl
Friday, November 21
6 to 8 p.m.
Details: Mooresville Arts will host a downtown Mooresville gallery crawl with neighboring art galleries. This event will serve as an opportunity for the public, at no charge, to come in and see the American Watercolor Society exhibit on display at the Depot and visit the other galleries. Participating galleries include EAST Style House + Gallery; Four Corners Framing Gallery; Juelerye Artisan Gallery & Gifts and Mooresville Arts. Each gallery will feature their own artists, artist demonstrations and more to commemorate this special arts weekend!
Mooresville Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, November 22
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: Mooresville Arts will host an indoor one-day fine arts festival at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. Seventy fine artists and artisans will display and sell their artwork just in time for the holidays and gift-giving season. Artists from across North Carolina, as well as neighboring states, are participating. Painters, potters, woodworkers, photographers, glass artists, jewelry artists and more will be a part of this juried lineup of amazing artists.
SPONSORS
Mooresville Arts would like to thank its sponsors and supporters for this event weekend, including Visit Mooresville, presenting sponsor; Anonymous; Bragg Financial; Town of Mooresville; Thomas & Webber – Law at the Lake; Mooresville Downtown Commission; Four Corners Framing Gallery; Juelerye Artisan Gallery & Gifts; Chesapeake Containment Systems Inc,; On Tap Crafty Brews; Epic Chophouse; Queen City Pastry; North Carolina Arts Council and the Iredell Arts Council.
LEARN MORE
For more information for Arts on Main, visit Mooresvillearts.org and find us on Facebook or Instagram (@mooresvilleart)