The Observers group show featuring works from 15 artists, riders and friends from the Theories of Atlantis camp. The opening reception is Friday, September 16 from 6-9pm. Refreshments graciously provided by New Belgium.
Concrete Community Art Show
Concrete Community-a group show fundraiser for our DIY skatepark The Foundation.
The reception will be Friday, February 15 from 7-10pm and will feature original works
from local artists, live screen printed t-shirts courtesy of Green Light Ink, a Valentine's
Day themed photo booth, and refreshments courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon. The show
will run through March 17.
99 Bottles Art Show
The “99 Bottles” group art show is inspired by the old classic song “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” and will feature over sixty different artists’ work with an eclectic mix of mediums. Curated by longtime Push employee and owner of Brainstorm Skateboards, Eric Hunt, the show has been designed to take visitors on a celebratory journey trough art, skateboarding, and the community that the shop has fostered in its 13 years in Downtown Asheville. Brainstorm and Push have partnered with Green Man, New Belgium and the Wedge to release limited edition collaborative skateboards featuring the artwork of Fian Aroyo, Rosy Kirby / Matt Comstock, and Ted Harper. An opening reception will be held Friday, December 14th from 7pm-10pm in Push’s Gallery and will hang through January.
Coda Art Show and Board Release
Come one and all to witness the visual spectacle that is Coda Skateboards. The crew has travelled all the way from NYC to bring you their collaborative cacophony of amazing artists and to release the latest line of Coda boards. The reception is Friday, November 9 from 7-10pm and refreshments will be graciously provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
The Art and Photography of Eerie Von
Couldn't be more psyched to announce our next art show with Eerie Von-Friday October 5, from 7-10pm!
"Beginning as the unofficial photographer for punk legends the Misfits and later taking charge of the bass guitar as a founding member of underground pioneers Samhain and metal gods Danzig, the evil eye of Eerie Von's camera captured the dark heart of rock's most vital and bleeding-edge period"
Alex Irvine Foundeviation Art Show
Foundeviation: an art show/fundraiser for skateable public art featuring new works by Alex Irvine. Reception Friday, August 3 from 7-10pm. Refreshments graciously provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.
A few words from the artist:
This art show is a fundraiser / proposal to build a sideways “Guastavino dome”—a cradle, in skatepark terms, made of tile—at the Foundation skateable sculpture park in the River Arts District. Imagine the roof of the basilica downtown on its side so you could skate it. The show features graphics and ceramics by Alex Irvine that help explain the proposed construction and hopefully raise some money to fund the project. There will also be opportunity for public input on this project and what the future of the skatepark could look like.
John Nebraska Art Show
Come join us for the opening reception of "Reinventing Nebraska" Friday June 15 from 7-10pm. Refreshments graciously provided by Green Man Brewing.
John Nebraska has been an illustrator, painter and teacher for more than thirty years. His work has been featured in many of America’s most respected publications such as: Forbes, The N.Y. Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, U.S News and World Report, and Scholastic. His drawings and paintings are in public and private collections all over the world.
He has designed a stamp for the U.S. Postal Service to raise awareness about organ transplants and has been honored on Capitol Hill during the unveiling. He has received numerous awards including: Excellence in Magazine Illustration from the New York Art Director’s Club and a Gold medal for work exhibited at Los Angeles Art Association. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show discussing his cutting edge techniques for using the computer as a creative tool. Graphic Arts Magazine did a feature article on his paintings and theories of taking an idea and putting it on paper.
He has worked in a variety of media and styles throughout his career specializing in technical illustration, photo-realism, symbolic painting, cartooning and portraiture. John is an expert in the use of acrylics, watercolor, pastel, collage, charcoal, ink and computer-assisted art. He is a extremely proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, not only for creating art and illustrations, but also doing graphic design and typography.
John Nebraska has taught art at The School of Visual Arts and The Fashion Institute of Technology in N.Y.C. and numerous private schools throughout the country. He has also designed art programs for the YMCA, working with children from kindergarden to high-school age. Adults have assisted and apprenticed in his studio for twenty-five years.
His education includes a BFA from the California College of the Arts, Cranbrook Art Institute, Interlochen Arts Academy, and The Center for Art and Crafts at The Detroit Institute of Arts.
Other related websites: JohnNebraska.com & AstoriaArtCenter.com
Murmur Lodge Art Show
MURMUR LODGE’s Fian Arroyo, Rosy Kirby, and Julie Armbruster present:
“Fake Field Trip”
Art show opening Friday May 4th
PUSH Skateshop and Gallery
Artist reception from 7-9pm at 25 Patton Avenue, Downtown Asheville, NC.
Three Asheville based artists join their unique forces together to present a fantastical, pop-surrealistic escape into a bizarre but hopeful world, featuring shadows of mystical beasts, childhood impressions, and dramatic realizations. These artists share a fascination with naturescapes, intricate detailing, layering, and interpreting the world through exceptionally overactive imaginations. Their distinct talents twist and grow to create Murmur Lodge, a space where artists support each other to make art that is awesome.
Fian Arroyo, an accomplished award-winning illustrator, presents new watercolor, acrylic, and ink works focusing on his original mystical creatures. His works feature exquisite depth and unbelievably refined detailing as he pulls out another world off of the paper’s surface. He evokes a whimsical escape into a lush and fun environment full of monsters, winged lions, and confident humans.
Rosy Kirby, founder of Indian Summer Press, explores the emotional world of safe spaces, blooming botanicals, and desert nightscapes. She presents a quiet and meditative window into her dreams. Her newest works feature hand-pulled silk screens and inky drawings on paper. The magic of a simplified pallet and incredible fine-line detailing inspire sparks of our earliest memories and an appreciation for deep diving.
Julie Armbruster follows some of her favorite characters into a swirling world of soft colors and strong outlines. The emotional interactions and relationships defined in the acrylic and ink paintings provoke a narrative quandary. They invite the viewer to investigate the details and symbols and decide what it all means.
This show will be the second collaborative installation following a group challenge last Fall. Murmur Lodge’s primary goal is to encourage, support, and complement each other. By highlighting what is uniquely wonderful about what each artist makes, we inspire each other with new techniques and creative challenges. For this art show, we will all release a new work based on the theme and title of our show: “Fake Field Trip.”
Our artist reception will include music, food, and a RARE opportunity to earn a limited edition silk screen print featuring all three artists works.
Also got some special guest stars including the amazing Amy Harrington-Kerns hooking us up with a COTTON CANDY MACHINE and the amazing DJ Kudzu spinning’ and grind’ some vinyl!!! Special hand pulled limited edition silkscreen print featuring all 3 artists. Grand slam purchase entitles collector to a special free gift!
Refreshments graciously provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon.