Landscape Systems | New Paintings by Lance Turner
Join us in celebrating our new exhibition and featured artist, "Landscape Systems: New Paintings by Lance Turner" during the opening reception, July 10, 5 - 8 pm at NANU Gallery, located at 78E Catawba Avenue in downtown Old Fort, NC.
Lance Turner has exhibited in galleries and Museums throughout the United States, including ArtFields in Lake City, SC in 2015, 2021, and 2023. He painted two large scale public murals for ArtFields; He has shown at the Los Angeles Center for Digital Art in Los Angeles, CA in each year 2013-2018; He was part of a 3 person mural for a large scale video game exhibition at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art in Memphis,TN; the artist has shown at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda, FL; The Southern Nevada Museum of Art in Las Vegas, NV; The Farmington Museum of Art in Farmington, NM; and the Woodruff Arts Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Atlanta, GA. The artist has had 4 residencies at the Vermont Studio Center, winning the Vermont Studio Center Fellowship in 2016 and 2017, the 35 for 35 Fellowship and the Merit Award in 2019. The artist has painted two murals on South Main Street in Memphis, TN in 2015 and 2019. His work was recently published in issues 118 and 142 of New American Paintings. He has been in the Memphis Flyer’s Best of Issue in 2008 and 2015 for Solo Exhibitions and the Odessa Gallery, and as the first resident artist at Crosstown Arts in Memphis, TN. He won the ArtsMemphis Arts Accelerator Grant in 2015, and the United Arts Councils of North Carolina Working Artist Grant in 2014. Lance Turner was born in Morganton, North Carolina in 1985. He graduated from Memphis College of Art with a BFA in Painting and Art History in 2007, and a MFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2012.
Kokedama and Soaking Bowl Workshop with Ata & Katie
Escape the June heat and summer schedule chaos and step into a world of artistic tranquility! Join us for a unique Sunday afternoon experience where you'll create your very own kokedama, a beautiful and elegant way to display indoor plants.
What is kokedama? More than just a plant in a pot, kokedama (Japanese for "moss ball") is a living art form with a rich heritage. Inspired by the ancient Japanese Nearai bonsai method – where plants are cultivated to reveal their root systems – kokedama takes this concept further. By encasing a plant's roots in a meticulously crafted moss-covered sphere, it offers a fresh, organic, and truly unique alternative to traditional potting. This method not only showcases the plant's natural beauty but also invites a deeper connection to nature, embodying a sense of peaceful simplicity and natural elegance.
Under the expert guidance of Ata, you'll learn the art of crafting these stunning botanical spheres. With the creative help of Katie, you will glaze a handmade bowl for your new living sculpture’s soaking. We will set a relaxed mood with refreshing drinks, light nibbles, and musical vibes.
Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate your creativity.
Cost: $75
Trails & Trains Festival 2026
You’re invited to the 4th annual Trails & Trains Festival this June 4-6, 2026! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways and connections through the town’s notable railroad and its history in Pisgah National Forest.
Maggie - A 55 Year Retrospective
MAGGIE: A Retrospective Celebrating 55 Years of Clay showcases Maggie Jones’s creative journey from age 15 to now. A nationwide journey of workshops in her 20’s led to developing a strong production style that is ubiquitous and celebrated by collectors, regionally and abroad. Following her curiosity and whimsy resulted in expanding to one of a kind sculptures and art pottery that elevates the home with joyful elegance.
Kokedama Workshop with Ata & Katie
Escape the July heat and step into a world of artistic tranquility! Join us for a unique Sunday afternoon experience where you'll create your very own kokedama, a beautiful and elegant way to display indoor plants.
What is kokedama? More than just a plant in a pot, kokedama (Japanese for "moss ball") is a living art form with a rich heritage. Inspired by the ancient Japanese Nearai bonsai method – where plants are cultivated to reveal their root systems – kokedama takes this concept further. By encasing a plant's roots in a meticulously crafted moss-covered sphere, it offers a fresh, organic, and truly unique alternative to traditional potting. This method not only showcases the plant's natural beauty but also invites a deeper connection to nature, embodying a sense of peaceful simplicity and natural elegance.
It offers a sophisticated touch to any space, becoming a living sculpture with impressive provenance and a calming presence.
Under the expert guidance of Ata, you'll learn the art of crafting these stunning botanical spheres. And while you create, Katie will set the perfect mood with refreshing drinks, light nibbles, and musical vibes.
Don't miss this opportunity to cool off in our AC and cultivate your creativity.
Cost: $65
Ikebana Workshop with Lynn Bledsoe
Join us for a Saturday afternoon with Lynn Bledsoe to gather in community to learn about ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, emphasizing harmony, balance, and minimalism while reflecting the essence of nature. It involves a disciplined approach to creating arrangements using specific rules and principles, focusing on line, color, space, and the interplay between natural elements. Unlike Western floral arrangements, Ikebana often highlights asymmetry and negative space, creating a sense of tranquility and connection with nature.
Kokedama Workshop with Ata & Katie
Escape the July heat and step into a world of artistic tranquility! Join us for a unique Sunday afternoon experience where you'll create your very own kokedama, a beautiful and elegant way to display indoor plants.
What is kokedama? More than just a plant in a pot, kokedama (Japanese for "moss ball") is a living art form with a rich heritage. Inspired by the ancient Japanese Nearai bonsai method – where plants are cultivated to reveal their root systems – kokedama takes this concept further. By encasing a plant's roots in a meticulously crafted moss-covered sphere, it offers a fresh, organic, and truly unique alternative to traditional potting. This method not only showcases the plant's natural beauty but also invites a deeper connection to nature, embodying a sense of peaceful simplicity and natural elegance.
It offers a sophisticated touch to any space, becoming a living sculpture with impressive provenance and a calming presence.
Under the expert guidance of Ata, you'll learn the art of crafting these stunning botanical spheres. And while you create, Katie will set the perfect mood with refreshing drinks, light nibbles, and musical vibes.
Don't miss this opportunity to cool off in our AC and cultivate your creativity.
Cost: $65
Book your spot now and bring a piece of living art into your home!