F!nal Fr!day Halloween Art Show & Costume Party

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc., will be open by invitation on October 30th for a F!nal Fr!day Halloween Art Show & Costume party with an opening reception from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 

All current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed for attendees. Over two dozen artists submitted work for the GGAC’s popular annual exhibit and 60 pieces will be on display, with most for sale.

Music will be provided by the Goodfellas, an Eastern Kentucky jazz, fusion, funk, blues and soul band who perform across the area.

In addition, wearing a costume is encouraged to be eligible for the Costume Contest; various prizes will be given to winners.

An Awards and Announcements ceremony will take place at approximately 7:00 pm and will include the costume prize-winners as well art awards for the People’s Choice (by popular vote), the GGAC Board Choice and the Brandon Click Memorial Award (each at $50.00). 

Snowie of Grayson will be on-site in the parking lot and will offer flavored cappuccino, hot chocolate and Snowies at affordable prices; no food or drink served inside the gallery space. 

Coming up will be another virtual, online-only Facebook show which will present submitted pieces via photographs of artists’ works on November 27 after 6:00 pm. 

Artists will be invited to submit work with a holidays theme.  The GGAC is seeking working artists and volunteers to man the space when available.  Contact Dan Click, director: graysongallery@gmail.com for information.  

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"Another First" for Grayson Gallery & Art Center

It’s another first for the Grayson Gallery.  THANK YOU!

The Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. had artists submit artwork in real time for the organization’s first video-opening presentation and its “Summer’s End” Art Show & Sale.  Regional artists participated by bringing work to the GGAC and their art will be on display virtually on Facebook (Dan Click’s personal page in addition to the formal Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc. page). 

Planned for a short online release after 6:00 pm on September 25 for the monthly Final Friday showcase, the gallery will remain closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions. Gallery Director Dan Click will be presenting all of the pieces in the exhibit via a video recording, along with personal comments about selected works, artist highlights, use of various media, subjects chosen and will include September’s award winners as well. 

Art will also be photographed and available for viewing through October in an Album on these Facebook pages. The GGAC Board Choice and the Brandon Click Memorial Award, each at $50.00, have been selected and will be announced during the presentation. Award checks will be mailed to the winning artists.  

Coming up will be a special event, hosted by the Grayson Rotary Club, on September 26 for their first drive-through “Pancake Breakfast-To-Go” from 8:00 am to noon in the gallery parking lot, for pick up only, at 301 East Third Street in Grayson.  Meals, including pancakes, butter & syrup, bacon & sausage are $6.00 each (KCU students cost will be $5.00 with ID) and the fundraiser is being sponsored by Kentucky Christian College.  

The gallery will soon be making the formal announcement of the recent Kentucky Foundation for Women’s “Art Meets Activism” grant, a community project involving the GGAC and Karen Combs, President of the Huntington Blues Society (as lead musician/artist and historian) for a program about the history of Appalachian women in music, their influence on various genres and instrumentation workshops.  

Next, plans are underway to be open to the public – following all COVID-19 guidelines – for the GGAC’s annual Halloween Art Show & Masquerade to be held on Friday, October 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Contact director Dan Click for information by email: graysongallery@gmail.com. 

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Dan Click, Grayson Gallery DirectorARTIST/COMMUNITYJoin us FREE (donations appreciated) at the gallery on the last Friday each month from 6pm to 9pm for our monthly F!nal Fr!days Art Walk ~ great original art, live music and refreshments!  LOOK FOR US ON FB:https://www.facebook.com/#!/GraysonGalleryArtCenter and https://www.facebook.com/GraysonGalleryArtCenter#!/dan.graysongallery or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grayson-Gallery-Final-Fridays-Art-Walk/824045100984408 Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Inc.301 E. Third St. (Corner of Carol Malone Blvd. & Third St.) Grayson, Kentucky 41143

Art Intake: Grayson Gallery & Art Center

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Artist Joyce Steele was among those who delivered their creations to Grayson Gallery & Art Center this week, adding a trio of masterful watercolors to the next art show.

Director Dan Click continues to accept art for the upcoming show, which will be presented virtually.

“It will be a non-public opening,” Click said, explaining the gallery had already received about 30 works of art from a dozen artists, including a couple of talented young artists.

Click will continue to accept art until around 2 p.m. today, Monday, September 14, 2020.

2019 Carter County Student Art Exhibit: Friday At Grayson Gallery & Art Center:

Grayson Gallery & Art Center -November 8, 6pm to 8pm

It’s time for the annual exhibit of Carter County Students!

2019 Carter County Student Art Exhibit: Friday At Grayson Gallery & Art Center:

Grayson Gallery & Art Center -November 8, 6pm to 8pm
It's time for the annual exhibit of Carter County Students!

Carter County Metal: Hardcore Fans Set Possible Attendance Record (more than 40 photos)

Fans of hard and heavy sounds fueled by growling vocals, aggressive guitars and thunderous drums traveled to Carter County for the first Carter County Metal event at Grayson Gallery & Art Center, November 2, 2019.

Carter County Metal: Hardcore Fans Set Possible Attendance Record (more than 40 photos)

Fans of hard and heavy sounds fueled by growling vocals, aggressive guitars and thunderous drums traveled to Carter County for the first Carter County Metal event at Grayson Gallery & Art Center, November 2, 2019.

Rancor: 2019 Year-End Celebration

Members of Grayson’s Rancor organization enjoyed video games, karaoke and simulated combat with light sabers during the year-end party at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Sunday evening.

Rancor: 2019 Year-End Celebration

Members of Grayson's Rancor organization enjoyed video games, karaoke and simulated combat with light sabers during the year-end party at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Sunday evening.

The Vindicated: Halloween Show Rocks Grayson Gallery (11 photos)

Members of the hard rock band The Vindicated provided high-energy music for the October F!nal Fr!day Artwalk in Grayson.

The Vindicated: Halloween Show Rocks Grayson Gallery (11 photos)

Members of the hard rock band The Vindicated provided high-energy music for the October F!nal Fr!day Artwalk in Grayson.

F!nal Fr!day Halloween: Art, Rock & Roll and Costumes (more than 40 photos)

A near-capacity crowd gathered at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Friday for the city’s monthly F!nal Fr!day Artwalk for October, which included a Halloween costume contest and a performance by The Vindicated in addition to an outstanding exhibit of works by local and regional artists.

F!nal Fr!day Halloween: Art, Rock & Roll and Costumes (more than 40 photos)

A near-capacity crowd gathered at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Friday for the city's monthly F!nal Fr!day Artwalk for October, which included a Halloween costume contest and a performance by The Vindicated in addition to an outstanding exhibit of works by local and regional artists.

Rancor: Light Saber Sundays

Members of the Rancor group gather each Sunday evening, weather permitting, between the Grayson Tourism Cabin and Grayson Gallery & Art Center to practice simulated combat skills.

Halloween Show: The Vindicated at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Friday

Members of The Vindicated have an evening of high-energy rock music with added Halloween flair in store for guests at Grayson Gallery & Art Center’s October F!nal Fr!day Artwalk. The band will present special gifts for the audience and host a Halloween Costume Contest as part of the festivities.

Rancor: Light Saber Sundays

Members of the Rancor group gather each Sunday evening, weather permitting, between the Grayson Tourism Cabin and Grayson Gallery & Art Center to practice simulated combat skills.

Halloween Show: The Vindicated at Grayson Gallery & Art Center Friday

Members of The Vindicated have an evening of high-energy rock music with added Halloween flair in store for guests at Grayson Gallery & Art Center's October F!nal Fr!day Artwalk. The band will present special gifts for the audience and host a Halloween Costume Contest as part of the festivities.

Funtoberfest 2019: Sasha Colette Performs at Grayson Gallery & Art Center (eight photos)

Carter County singer/songwriter Sasha Colette was joined by a pair of young songbirds Saturday as she weaved stories and songs together for a memorable performance at Grayson Gallery & Art Center during Grayson Rotary Club’s Funtoberfest 2019.

Funtoberfest 2019: Sasha Colette Performs at Grayson Gallery & Art Center (eight photos)

Carter County singer/songwriter Sasha Colette was joined by a pair of young songbirds Saturday as she weaved stories and songs together for a memorable performance at Grayson Gallery & Art Center during Grayson Rotary Club's Funtoberfest 2019.

F!NAL FR!DAY- October 25th

An opening reception for artists, their guests and the public will be held during the monthly F!nal Fr!days Art Walk on October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m., during which three cash awards of $50 each will be given: