The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is hosting three new exhibitions in its space for the month of October. In the group exhibition “The Art of Nature: Enchanted Inspiration,” participating artists Jordan Blackwell, Allan Campbell, Wendy Cooper, Jamie DeRevere, Elyse Mazanti, Barbara Odil, Michael Pierce, Melissa Steele, Chris Taylor and Brooke Ussery share their nature-inspired artwork through various media such as sculptures, paintings, photographs and more. Guest curator Melissa Steele put together the exhibition to showcase works inspired by the flora, fauna, rivers and land in and around Oconee County. Organized through an open call for submissions, the exhibition “The Art of Nature: For the Love of Oconee” shares nature-inspired works by 27 artists who capture the essence and beauty of the surrounding land and rivers. The third exhibition, “Connected Waters,” includes a painted map of the Upper Oconee Watershed during the Pre-Columbian Mississippian Period CE 1100–1540. Painted by “Oconee Joe,” the map includes mound villages and other known archaeological sites. All three exhibitions will remain on display until Nov. 3.
WHO: Opening Reception
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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