Viewers at Tryon Fine Arts Center’s opening reception for “Awakening of Turtle Island,” an award-winning touring photographic presentation of Native Americans, listen as artist Tracey Schmidt explains her project, which premiered at the Atlanta Olympics. Schmidt has captured, in both photographs and narratives, the lives and traditions of modern Native Americans. The exhibit, which opened at TFAC’s Gallery I on Nov. 6, will remain on display through Nov. 30. Call 828-859-8322 for more information or go to www.tryonarts.org. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)