Quilt Trail social proves successful

On Saturday, May 2, the Avery Arts Council invited all Quilt Square owners to a party celebrating their participation in the Avery Quilt Trail.

Folks arrived from as far away as Asheville and Morganton, along with a good turnout of locally based owners. The misty spring weather was no deterrent, as everyone gathered in the Cheese House Gallery and got to know each other a little better.

Members of the Quilt Trail Committee Fred Pfohl, Rachel Deal, Peggy and Paul Hobart, Renee Castiglione, and Barbara Timberman were on hand to meet the people whose squares they had helped to paint and hang. The backdrop of lively designs from noted quilt square artist Heidi Fisher’s gallery exhibition was in perfect harmony with the occasion.

Hors d’oeuvres provided by committee and board members lined the table and were enthusiastically received by all. Joining in the fun were members of the Friends of the Arts Council, along with board president Freda Greene, vice president Mary Ray, and board member Alaina Daniels.

The Avery Quilt Trail program is a public art project for rural settings. At present, there are 34 quilt squares adorning the scenic barns and buildings of Avery County. To participate, call the arts council office at (828) 898-4292 or visit www.averycountyartscouncil.org.

The Avery County Arts Council is a non-profit organization working to enrich the people of Avery County through meaningful arts and cultural experiences. For more than 30 years, the council has helped to support school arts programs and served as a resource for artists and the community. For more information, contact the Avery County Arts Council at (828) 898-4292 or info@averycountyartscouncil.org.

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