The Art League of Henderson County is gearing up for an exciting day on Saturday, May 3, with two important events. The League will reveal the 2025 banners for its annual ArtScape Banner Program in front of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission at 2:30 p.m. There will also be a reception and grand opening event at the newly renovated Art Place Gallery from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The ArtScape Banner Program, which has become a cherished tradition in Hendersonville, showcases the creative work of local artists on banners hung along Main Street and 7th Avenue. This year marks over a decade of the program, which began when local artist Connie Knight brought the idea of art-filled banners from Winchester, Virginia, to Hendersonville.
Diane Dean, president of the Art League of Henderson County, notes that the program has received invaluable support from the Community Foundation of WNC and various local sponsors, helping it to thrive over the years. “From the very beginning of the banner program, local businesses and organizations have participated by sponsoring banners,” she says. “Some of our sponsors are patrons of the arts who simply want to support the program.”
In addition to the banner program, the grand opening of the Art Place Gallery at 730 Locust Street marks a significant milestone for the Art League. This new location is part of the 7th Avenue Streetscape Project, a revitalization initiative that has transformed the district into a bustling hub with a variety of restaurants, breweries and art spaces. The Art League’s move to this central location is expected to enhance both its visibility and accessibility. “We felt that relocating to a location with more foot traffic in a community setting where visitors could dine, shop and park would greatly increase our success,” Dean says…