Upstairs Artspace has announced its art film series schedule for the rest of 2014, adding a series of 30-minute noontime films to its regular Tuesday night series.  In addition, there will be a special two-hour Sunday documentary film about artist brothers Tom and Jesse Flowers accompanied by commentary and discussion with the new film’s director, Kristy Higby and her husband, Mark Flowers, son of Tom.  The documentary will be shown on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 4-6 p.m.  All events are free.

The regular Tuesday night films vary in length, but all begin at 6:30 p.m. and are preceded by a half-hour of popcorn and conversation.

The noontime Art 21 series, originally aired on PBS, covers different contemporary artists and ideas in 30-minute segments, and will be shown on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Sept.24 and running through Nov. 7, with the exception of the week of Oct. 6 when the gallery is closed for installation.

 

Upstairs Artspace
Free Film Schedule

Sept. 24-Nov. 7: Wednesday/Friday noontime film series

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Art and the Mind

Sunday, Oct. 19: The Other Brother with presentation by director, Kristy Higby

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Pablo Picasso: A Film by Didier Baussy-Oulianoff

Tuesday, Nov. 11: These Amazing Shadows

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Gaugin: The Full Story

 

The Upstairs Artspace is a non-profit art gallery whose mission is to develop an understanding and appreciation of contemporary art and craft forms through exhibits, programs and educational activities that enrich the cultural life of the region. Its free programs are made possible through the support of the Polk County Community Foundation, the North Carolina Council of the Arts and the generous support of its members.  The gallery is located at 49 South Trade St. For additional information: 828-959-2828.

 

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by Clare O’Sheel