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American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) presents its annual end-of-the-year celebration show, A Few of Our Favorite Things<\/em>, running through Saturday, December 30. A reception will be held Friday, December 1, from 5\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Reawakening. Michael Banks, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cWhether you are looking to add to your own collection, or giving the gift of art this season, there are so many exciting pieces in this year\u2019s show,\u201d says AFA owner Julia Mills. In addition, new work will be arriving throughout the show, which features artists creating in the mediums of woodblock prints, pottery, pencil drawings, paintings and sculptural assemblages.<\/p>\n

As a new addition this year, Stacy Lambert, known for his brightly painted and humorous story jugs, will present several pencil drawings that take inspiration from sources including pop culture and mythology and portray the same characteristic sense of humor shown in his pottery.<\/p>\n

He finds that the shorter days of winter lend themselves to more indoor creativity. \u201cI like to draw during the evenings, to wind down,\u201d Lambert says.<\/p>\n

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Fairytale Cottage. Liz Sullivan, artist<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe drawings and pottery have lots of details, so that\u2019s the common thing.\u201d Lambert has shown his work with AFA for more than 20 years and appreciates the gallery\u2019s long-time promotion of folk art and artists.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn keeping with our yearly tradition, we will also have a selection of unique tree ornaments to choose from,\u201d says Mills, \u201cminiature face jugs from Wayne Hewell and Vicki Miller, hand-carved and painted \u2018critter\u2019 ornaments from Kentucky sculptors Lonnie and Twyla Money, and seasonal vignette paintings from Liz Sullivan, just the right size to hang from your garlands and greenery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other gallery artists participating in the show are Kent Ambler, Michael Banks, Chad Brown, Cornbread, Kim Ellington, Peter Loose and Buddy Snipe.<\/p>\n

American Folk Art & Framing is located at 64 Biltmore Avenue in Asheville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit AmeriFolk.com<\/a> or call 828.281.2134.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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