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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

creating a vibrant space for artistic expression and appreciation.

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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