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Offerings are as hot as the summer sidewalks in the River Arts District (RAD) as artists open their studios and fill galleries with new work for Second Saturday on July 9. Demonstrations, exhibitions and classes will be a part of the day\u2019s festivities\u2014all with the aim of sharing the abundant creativity and talent in Asheville\u2019s vibrant arts district that features more than 200 artists within a mile-long area along the banks of the French Broad River.<\/p>\n

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Portal. Elise Okrend, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

Painter Elise Okrend is among the artists who will share techniques with visitors, demonstrating at her first-floor Wedge studio from 1\u20135 p.m. \u201cI will be creating dreamy, atmospheric, soft pastel paintings,\u201d she says. Inspired by observations of the natural world, Okrend\u2019s work seeks to connect viewers with a sense of healing and inner peace. \u201cI start each piece by blocking and building layers of color in the dark areas and working toward the lightest tones and highlights,\u201d she says. \u201cI am always amazed at the versatility of using pastels. With the ease of an erasure or rub-off you can change color, value or form.\u201d<\/p>\n

At 310 ART at Riverview Station, resident artists will hold a plein air class outside the studio from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register at 310art.com. From 12\u20134 p.m., artist Bridget Benton will demonstrate collage techniques. Painting demos in various mediums and tours of the galleries throughout the day, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will give visitors a chance to learn about classes and to experience the work of 310 ART\u2019s 17 artists.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, July 2, a champagne reception and celebration will be held from 4\u20137 p.m. at Trackside Studios for Home and the Journey There: An Exhibition of New Works by Jaime Byrd<\/em>. The exhibition employs AR (augmented reality) technology and explores emotional connections to home, both dwellings and the natural world in which they are situated. The collection will be on display through Sunday, July 31.<\/p>\n

For a complete schedule of events and times, a map and a studio guide to the district\u2019s artists, visit RiverArtsDistrict.com<\/a>. Studios have varying hours. Information may also be found at websites for studios and individual artists.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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