Artists Doug Dacey and Marylou Diekmann study Dacey’s porcelain leaf form vase during the recent opening of Tryon Fine Arts Center’s art and sculpture exhibit in Gallery I. Garden-themed sculpture and art from more than 60 regional artists is on display as part of the Art in Bloom celebration. This exhibit features marble, porcelain, alabaster, steel and driftwood sculpture from artists such as Dom Ferullo, Rick Conn and Jim Weitzel, as well as watercolor, oil, acrylics and photography created by visual artists, including Sofia Dow, Linda Hudgins and Elaine Pearsons. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. until May 25. Call 828-859-8322 for more information. (photo submitted by Marianne Carruth)