The Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for April is Cindy Walton, and an opening reception for the artist will be held on Friday, April 1, from 5–8 p.m. The exhibit of Cindy’s work, titled “Abstract and Cold Wax,” will feature her pieces that transform nature into abstract forms. The cold wax medium she employs gives a three-dimensional quality to a two-dimensional surface. The show will be on display through Saturday, April 30, 2011. Asheville Gallery of Art is located at 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. Hours are 10–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 828.251.5796 or visit asheville-gallery-of-art.com.