Reception for Ghosts from Helene Artists This Friday at MHU's Weizenblatt Gallery
More than 70 artists exhibiting work from the hurricane
Mars Hill, NC (01/21/2025) — Mars Hill University's Weizenblatt Gallery will hold a reception on Friday, January 24, for the "Ghosts from Helene" group exhibition of artworks recovered from, or about, Hurricane Helene. The reception will run from 5-7 p.m. in the gallery, located in the Moore Fine Arts Building on Cascade Street on the university campus.
Hundreds of Western North Carolina artists were impacted by the severity of Hurricane Helene. Studios were destroyed, artwork was washed down the river, galleries were unable to operate, and lives were upended. Many beautiful artworks were damaged and are no longer considered to be gallery-worthy.
"Ghosts from Helene" is an exhibition about loss, recovery, and resilience in the area's art communities. More than 70 artists are showing work that comes from the storm. Some of it was damaged, some lost but recovered, and some is new art about the impact of the storm. There are paintings, collages, photography, sculptures, ceramics, constructions, and many other media. Many still show their scars. They are, like all of us, forever changed by the storm.
Some of the artworks will be for sale. All sales will be between the artist and buyer, and all proceeds go directly to the artists.
"Ghosts from Helene" runs through Thursday, February 6. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is always free.
For more information, contact Skip Rohde, Weizenblatt Gallery director, at williamskip_rohde@mhu.edu.
About Weizenblatt Gallery:
Established in 1991 as a gift from the estate of Dr. Sprinza Weizenblatt, Asheville physician and
philanthropist, the primary function of the Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University is to educate through art. Weizenblatt Gallery hosts exhibitions of work in a variety of styles and mediums by artists of local and national prominence. The gallery's operational hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the academic spring and fall semesters. The general public, school classes, and other groups are welcome. Admission is free.
About Mars Hill University:
Mars Hill University is a premier private, liberal arts institution offering over 30 baccalaureate degrees, as well as master's degrees in criminal justice, elementary education, teaching, and management. Founded in 1856 by Baptist families of the region, the campus is located just 20 minutes north of Asheville in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Media Attachments
Some of the artwork featured in the Ghosts from Helene exhibit at Mars Hill University's Weizenblatt Gallery, running through February 6, 2025.