Art Trek Tryon: Foothills Open Studios features eight artists who live in Saluda. This Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., these artists will open their studios to the public.
Holly Wilkes is one Saluda artist welcoming adults and children to her studio. A weaver for many years, Wilkes specializes in abstract wall hangings. Visitors will be able to watch Wilkes work on her loom during the open studio hours.
Other Saluda artists are Bonnie Bardos, Jim Carson, Mark Gardner, Stoney Lamar, Dale McEntire (sharing Lamar’s studio), Jim Shackelford and John Waddill. Examples of their art can be viewed at a preview party at the Upstairs Artspace located at 49 S. Trade Street in Tryon, Friday, July 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The Upstairs Artspace sponsors Art Trek Tryon.
A total of 30 area artists are taking part in this year’s event. Besides Saluda, area artists live in Tryon, Columbus, Landrum, Mill Spring and Green Creek. All have accessible studios and will provide light refreshment.
A brochure with map and driving directions is available at the Upstairs, local businesses and artists’ studios. For more information call 828-859-2828 or visit www.upstairsartspace.org.
– article submitted by Nancy Holmes