Milestones: Blue Ridge Parkway Art Exhibit, Asheville

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Commemorate the 75th anniversary of our regional scenic roadway with this fabulous exhibit on October 1 through December 31, 2010 at the Blue Spiral Gallery in downtown Asheville. Free admission.

More than 20 Southern artists interpret the Blue Ridge Parkway in paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, art, quilts, and wood sculpture — documenting wildlife and scenery along the majestic roadway as it winds through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.

A 10% donation from each sale during the show will be donated to the Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), two non-profit organizations dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Appalachian landscape.

Blue Spiral 1 presents work by exceptional Southern artists and object makers in a beautifully renovated building in the heart of downtown Asheville. The light-filled, 15,000 square-foot gallery spans three floors connected by an open stairway. This spacious setting allows Blue Spiral 1 to offer considerable diversity, affording accessibility to various tastes and aesthetics.

Located at 38 Biltmore Avenue, the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Saturday, and Sundays 12 to 5 p.m. Free admission.