Whitewater Art Gallery at Gauley Fest
American Whitewater will be starting a brand new tradition at this year's Gauley Fest. AW is inviting whitewater river inspired artists to show their pieces at the first ever <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> Whitewater Art Gallery on September 20th in Summersville, WV. The showing will take place in a specific tent decorated to highlight the artist's creativity and choice of mediums. Artists that have been invited are donating one piece of their work to auction off as a fundraiser for AW's conservation efforts. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Six artists have been invited to show examples of their work at the festival. AW is delighted to announce that paddling icon Jeff Snyder will be the shows featured artist. Jeff's paddling resume includes exploring the early limits of squirt boating, pioneering countless runs in the Southeast, and inventing striding. What most people don't know is that Jeff is also a talented artisan specializing in wood sculpture who crafts unique lamps, bowls, and other unusual items.
In addition to Jeff we are thrilled to have five other talented artists join AW:
Dave Saaf, Pen and Ink Sketches, www.drawstrokes.com
Scott Barnes, Oil Paintings
Hoyt Reel, Watercolor Painting
Charlie Munsey, Photography, www.charliemunseyphoto.com
Julie Keller, Photography, www.juliekeller.com
In addition to the piece donated to AW, each of the artists will have pieces of their work available for sale at the Paddler's Art Gallery at the AW Gauley Festival.
Please feel free to call us at 828-252-0728 or email michael@amwhitewater.org.