You are invited

Please join us tomorrow, March 23, from 5 to 7 pm as we celebrate art, music, democracy and community ties at the Jacksonville Center in Floyd, VA!

Things to see & do

- Studio artists at Jacksonville Center will hold a New Works reception on Friday, March 23 from 5-7 pm. Glass artist Linda Osborne will highlight her personal bead collection and her wide variety of jewelry and handmade bead items. Sarah McCarthy, home from displaying at the New Jersey arts and crafts show, will show her gas fired pottery vases, bowls, glasses and tableware. Wood fired pottery will be just a part of McCabe Coolidge's functional works display. And Karen Day will show handmade books.

- Several guest artists will share the studio spaces during the open studio event on Friday. Look for Gretchen St. Lawrence's pastels, Anne Vaughn's jewelry, Glenda and Don George with shibori fabric and wood working.

- A Traces Library Open House will be highlighted by Suzy Nees and live music will be provided by Billy Miller during the Open Studio event on March 23. Traces Library installation sites on March 23 include studio 119, the silo conservatory, and the Maple, Oak, and Kentucky Coffee rooms in the Center's residence building.

- Leon Davis will be answering questions and hosting tours during this event to introduce visitors to the Jacksonville Center's straw bale building, which is in the final stages of completion.

- Friends of Community Agriculture at the Jacksonville Center invite you to take the "Is Spring a Miracle?" quiz, which features free take-home art and land stewardship activities.

Refreshments will be offered in abundance, all at Jacksonville Center just south of town on Route 8. This is a free event, and all are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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