'Round the Mountain hosted a successful spring jury session with the acceptance of 16 new members, the largest pool of submissions in at least five years. These artisans are eligible to have their work for sale at theSouthwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplacein Abingdon, Virginia, and online athttps://shop.swvaculturalcenter.com.
The newly-accepted artisans in the jury represent a number of mediums, including painting, fiber, leather working, broom making, stained glass, pottery, photographyand jewelry. The members also come from nine communities across Southwest Virginia, including the City of Bristol, Carroll County, Grayson County, Patrick County, Russell County, Smyth County, Washington County, Wise Countyand Wythe County.
The members accepted during the spring 2023 jury session includeBlendia Bostic,Dorothy Brandts,Kristen Dalpiaz,Tia Duncan,Charlotte Foust,Diane Garland,Debra Jones,Amanda Lee,Tinsley Lowe,Jen Otey,Jim Pruner,Laura Quesinberry,Ellen Reynolds,Anderson Satterwhite,Erin SimonsandAmy Tuell.
Accepted members were required to have a current 'Round the Mountain membership and reside in one of the 19 counties of Southwest Virginia. During March, each artisan submitted five individual pieces within each medium and/or technique and present all work as it would be when exhibited in galleries.
For more information about the ‘Round the Mountain jury process and how to apply, visit the website athttps://roundthemountain.org/about.
