Tryon Fine Arts Center announces Sculpture 2015, a juried regional sculpture exhibition and sale, open from Oct. 16 to Nov. 28.  Exhibiting sculptors and the public are invited to the opening reception on Friday, Oct. 16 from 5–7 p.m.  Winning artists receive cash awards totaling $2,000.  Winners will be selected prior to the show’s opening.

A call to artists in the Southeast was made in June 2015 resulting in 45 submissions of artwork from artists in western and central North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.  Accepted pieces will be installed in the lobby, Gallery I and selected locations on the outdoor campus.

Sculpture entries are juried by Harry McDaniel of Asheville.  McDaniel was born in Wichita, Kansas and grew up in Missouri, New Jersey and North Carolina. McDaniel works in a varied media including wood and metal, creating a broad range of work, from wall hung pieces to monumental mobiles.  All demonstrate the grace and beauty of form in motion. He has accepted commissions for both interior and exterior sculptures and has accumulated an impressive number of honors and awards at exhibits all over the east coast.

Guided tours of the exhibit featuring artists from throughout the southeastern states can be scheduled for area arts organizations, businesses and schools. On Nov. 10 there will be a panel discussion with artists from 6-7:30. Participating artists will be announced.

Sculpture 2015, co-chaired by volunteers Dale McEntire and Dale Weiler, is a biennial event. Executive Director Marianne Carruth says, “We’re very pleased with the number of entries we received for this show.  We’re excited to present new sculptors to our community and patrons.”

Sculpture 2015 will be open for viewing from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. TFAC provides opportunities and facilities for the entire Carolina Foothills community in order to advance experience and participation in the arts. For more information, call 828-859-8322 or visit tryonarts.org.

– Submitted by Susan Brady