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Upcoming Exhibits

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AN ANCIENT GENRE REVISITED
Still Lifes by Chris Clamp, Andrew Leventis, and Christina Renfer Vogel

September 13 - October 16, 2026

 

Reception: September 13, 2-4 pm

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Lecture: "The History of Still Life Painting" led by Sarah Schroth, director emerita, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, September 20, 2 pm. Free, rsvp here.

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Still Life Painting Demonstration: Bethany Pierce presents still life painting demonstration followed by Q&A, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026 from 10 am - 12 pm. Tickets: $25, purchase online here, seating limited!

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THE PHENOMENOLOGY OF WATER

Works by Martha Strawn

November 1, 2026 - January 8, 2027

 

Reception: November 1, 2-4 pm

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Lecture and Q&A presented by Martha Strawn November 4 at 2 pm

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Artist-led field trip in cooperation with Tryon Arts & Crafts School, details TBA

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Panel conversation featuring experts from the fields of nature conservancy, biology, philosophy, psychology, art history and poetry, who will explore a variety of viewpoints about the physical, practical and emotional value of water, November 15, Time TBD

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Art Lecture presented by Dr. Lili Corbus, emeritus associate professor of art history at UNC Charlotte, January 6 Time TBD

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Exhibition closing and Gallery Stop By, January 8, gallery open till 7 pm

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DRAWING MARATHON VII
January 24 - February 19, 2027

 

Reception: January 24, 2-4 pm

 

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49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC • Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 12-5 p.m. 
828-859-2828 • FrontDesk@UpstairsArtspace.org

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Our Mission: Upstairs Artspace connects art and community through exhibitions and educational programs,

creating a vibrant space for artistic expression and appreciation.

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Upstairs Artspace is supported in part by the generosity of the Polk County Community Foundation and the North Carolina Arts Council.

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