Sean Whiting to perform for Grayson F!nal Fr!day July 26

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center will host the monthly F!nal Fridays Art Walk on July 26 with an opening reception for artists and the public from 6 to 9 p.m.

Artwork by more than 25 artists from the Tri-State region of Appalachia will be on display and the majority of the pieces will be for sale or available as prints and other works sold via commissions.

Representing nearly a dozen cities and counties, the art will also represent many different mediums such as acrylic, oil & watercolor painting; mixed-media; sculpture; fiber art; analog & digital photography, assemblage, drawing as well as a collection of pottery, ceramics and more.

Special guest Rebecca "Bex" Hall, of Franklin Furnace, Ohio will be on hand to share her Kindness Rocks Project with those interested in painting rocks to keep or share as well as having one of her own Art Doors on display.

In addition, photo`ops will available, via Hall's Be the "I" in KIND project, in which large display-style letters will be placed and participants may stand-in for the letter "I" for personal photographs.

Musician Sean Whiting and various members of his band (including GGAC board member Trevor Litteral on bass guitar) will be performing.

"Born in the mountains of West Virginia and raised in the hills of eastern Kentucky, Sean Whiting is a singer/songwriter saturated with the influence of the south but with the feeling and soul of the blues. With noted influences like the Allman Brothers, Zakk Wylde, Alice in Chains and Hank Williams Jr., his style is a unique blend of blues, rock and country.

Having been writing and performing for the last 20 years, Sean has had the privilege to share the stage with such artists as: L.A. Guns, Rival Sons, Chis Stapleton and Tyler Childers". See: www.seanwhiting.com for his recent album release and look for him on Facebook.

Refreshments (one light-meal ticket per person, while they last!) will be served by local restaurant "The Hog's Trough" food truck with water and soft drinks provided by Friends of the Gallery.

Please note that the Kid's Art Camp has been postponed due to building maintenance and a schedule will be provided for early Fall. Contact Dan Click, GGAC director for information on showing art, performing and volunteer/studio co-op opportunities via email: graysongallery@gmail.com