http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011301090027

Check out this profile in the Asheville Citizen Times. I’m so grateful! 2011 is going to be a great year.

Check out this article about the River Arts District in The New York TImes…. pretty cool!!!

http://travel.nytimes.com

Photography by:  Rebecca D’Angelo for The New York Times

What a great article on the Glen Rock… check it out! For some that don’t know this new development went up across the street from my studio… literally before my eyes:)

So very exciting.

http://www.mountainx.com/news/2010/120110stealthy-green

I’m so excited to be part of this years  Winter Show at The Green Hill Center For The NC Arts.   December 5 – January 15, 2011

Featuring 500-plus works for purchase from more than 125 artists from Penland to Pamlico, it is easily the largest and finest juried exhibition and sale of North Carolina art and crafts in the state. Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, woodwork, fabric and fiber works, ceramics, are presented in an articulated installation in which hundreds of artworks in multiplemediums may be viewed in a harmonious ensemble. See all the artists and their mediums here:

http://www.greenhillcenter.org/content/about/forms/Artist%20List%202010.pdf

or see the work here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenhillcenter/sets/72157625032986723

For more about Green Hill Center For the NC Arts: http://www.greenhillcenter.org/

Collector’s ChoiceSaturday, December 4, 2010 7:00-11:00 pmCollector’s Choice, Green Hill Center’s annual gala and fundraiser opens the Winter Show giving attendees first look at over 500 works of art from more than 125 North Carolina artists. To purchase tickets call 336.272-0160.

Glen Rock Depot Opens with 60 Workforce Apartments, New Storefronts and Work by Three Asheville Artists

If you’ve driven down Depot Street (past Clingman Café www.ClingmanCafe.com and the Soapy Dog www.TheSoapyDog.com), you’ve likely noticed one of the newest neighbors in the River Arts District–the Glen Rock Depot www.GlenRockDepot.com, a 90,000 SF green building that includes 60 workforce apartments and two awesome businesses…with room for more!

Angelique Tassistro, Jen Swearington and Gail Fredell were chosen through a Call to Artists to create architectural elements for the building: Door Tiles for Residents, a Wall of Gratitude, and Benches, respectively.

Angelique Tassistro, a neighbor of the Glen Rock Depot, designed and constructed touching and fun handmade tiles for each of the 60 workforce apartments in 372 Depot. She is the founder Fly Coop Studios http://flycoopstudios.com/, introducing a new line of whimsical pottery. Her studio is open to the public and is located in the Asheville’s River Arts District at 375 Depot, across the street from the Glen Rock Depot.

Jen Swearington designed and constructed a unique and lovely Wall of Gratitude for the main public lobby of 372 Depot. The Wall of Gratitude offers thanks to those community partners and funders who made the space a reality.   Jen is known primarily for her dreamy, narrative art quilts and Jennythreads www.JennyThreads.net, her line of handmade clothing and accessories.

Gail Fredell http://gailfredell.com/ designed and constructed beautiful Wooden Benches for two locations near the commercial storefronts at 372 Depot. Gail is an internationally known artist who moved to Asheville in 2009.  

372 Depot’s 60 workforce apartments were fully leased within 60 days, demonstrating the strong demand for workforce housing in Buncombe County. The building also includes 3,000 SF of community space, 9,000 SF of commercial space, and 60 solar panels built and installed by FLS Energy www.FLSEnergy.com, providing solar thermal hot water to every residential unit.

Come on by and check it out with one of the tours during the Grand Opening on Thursday, December 2 from 3:30 – 7 p.m.

Schedule
4:00 p.m. sharp Public Remarks and Ribbon Cutting (outdoors)
Including remarks from Mayor Bellamy and County Commissioner Holly Jones

5:00-7:00 p.m. Tours of 372 Depot and Refreshments at The Magnetic Field

Location: 372 Depot Street, Asheville, NC 28801

I love when I see things like this about the neighborhood:)

http://ashvegas.squarespace.com/journal/2010/5/7/lots-of-action-on-depot-street-in-ashevilles-river-arts-dist.html

Come have a Cupcake with Me!!!

Join me for the River Arts Studio Stroll. This weekend November Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th from 10 -6.

100+ working artist have their studios open to the public.  Showing off their best works, doing demos and talking about the process they use.  For more detail log on to: www.riverartsdistrict.com   . If you see the trolley jump on and ride from building to building… it’s free!

I’ve made a ton of great holiday gifts ranging from $10 and up.  Get something special for a friend or just pick out a little treasure for yourself:)    My personal favorites are the new figure tumblers with inspirational quotes:)  I have fallen in love with tinny little flower decals & can’t wait to show you what I’ve done with them.

When: Saturday Nov 13th & Sun 14th 10am – 6pm

Location: 375 Depot Street, Asheville NC 28806   

Check out Novembers issue of The Laurel of Asheville Magazine. I’m so grateful to be the featured artist.  

Read my story at http://thelaurelofasheville.com/

I want to give a very special thank you to Paul Howey & Martha David.

xoxo,
angelique