Gallery Openings and Artist Receptions
Creative Arts Guild Gallery Openings + Artist Receptions typically take place on the first Friday evening of each month from 5:30-7:00pm. They give the public the first opportunity to view and purchase from the latest exhibits in Gallery FIVE20 and Gallery ONE11, as well as the opportunity for viewers to speak with exhibiting artists and curators. Gallery Openings are always free, family-friendly, and open to all. We will have an arts-focused activity set up for the kids in attendance! Refreshments and a cash bar are also available.
NEXT GALLERY OPENING + RECEPTION: MARCH 7 - STUDENT ARTS EXPO
Celebrate Arts in Education and the creativity of our students at the Creative Arts Guild! Our annual Student Arts Expo showcases the artwork of Dalton/Whitfield and Murray County private, public, and homeschool students in grades PreK-12. Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Honorable Mention will be awarded to students in each grade level. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, March 7 and will remain on display through the month of March so everyone has the chance to come see it.
One high school Senior will also be recognized as the recipient of the Spigel Prize for Excellence in Visual Arts and will showcase their work in an exhibit in Gallery ONE11.
Dancers from Ballet Dalton's Master Tier will also perform a student-choreographed piece during the opening.
The Gallery Opening is open to all with FREE ADMISSION! Please contact Arts in Education Director Amanda Walker with questions: amandaw@creativeartsguild.org
2025 GALLERY SCHEDULE
| GALLERY FIVE20 | GALLERY ONE11 | |
|---|---|---|
| January 10 - February 28 | Roxanne Fulkerson | Jeff Fulkerson |
| March 7-28 | Student Arts Expo Artwork from local PreK-12 Students |
Student Arts Expo - Spigel Prize Winner |
| April 11 - May 30 | Civic Arts League Group Show |
April 11-25: Lisa Denney May 2-30: Dana Shavin |
| June 6 - July 25 | Asheville Artists Group Show Amy Reader, Kate Highsmith, Chloe Hopper, Li Newton |
TBD |
| August 1-29 | TBD | TBD |
| September 19 - October 24 | FESTIVAL 2025 Exhibit | FESTIVAL 2025 Exhibit |
| November 7 - December 18 | TBD | Cindy McCreery, Linda Norman |
Galleries are open to the public with free admission during our weekday operating hours or by scheduled private appointment. Call (706) 278-0168 for more information.