Art lovers discuss a piece by Asheville artist Andy Herod at the recent “Funny Papers” opening reception. (photo submitted by Harold Maass)

Artists to discuss ‘Funny Papers’ at the Upstairs Artspace June 5

Published 11:23am Friday, June 1, 2012

The Upstairs Artspace will host an artists’ panel on Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. Co-curators Margaret Curtis and Ursula Gullow will moderate a discussion of the current exhibition “Funny Papers,” which features the drawings of Julie Armbruster, Jessica White, Kirsten Stolle, Victor Palomino, Andy Herod, Kreh Mellick, Michael Ohgren, Nathanael Roney and Martha Skinner.
“Funny Papers” opened to the public on May 25, as did the two other shows currently on display at the Upstairs, “Parallel Play,” featuring the work of Jan and Jim Kransberger, and “Mind Over Matter,” with pieces by Barbara Fisher, Ann Stoddard and Felicia van Bork. All of the work will be on view through July 7, from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, call the gallery at 828-859-2828.
- article submitted by Harold Maass

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