Spring arrived early in 2012, and so will Art Trek Tryon. The open studios tour, traditionally held in July, will occur the first weekend in May this year.
The fourth — annual Art Trek Tryon: Foothills Open Studios will be Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 12 to 5 p.m. Included will be 31 fine art and craft artists throughout Polk County and Landrum, who will open their studios and private galleries to the general public. The event is sponsored by the Upstairs Artspace, Tryon, and is free.
Art Trek Tryon offers a variety of art, including painting, sculpture, ceramic art, decorative metal, furniture, photography and fiber art. The artists work all year creating new work to be sold at studio prices. “Trekkers” also enjoy the scenery of the foothills while visiting the studios.
A brochure with map is available at the Upstairs Artspace, local businesses and at the artists’ studios. It can be downloaded at www.upstairsartspace.org. The Upstairs, located at 49 S. Trade St., is a good place to start the “trek.”
A preview party will be held at the Upstairs on Friday, May 4, 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery will have an exhibit of work by participating artists, which continues through May 19. For information, call 828-859-2828.
– article submitted by Karen Jones