'Round the Mountain hosted a successful fall jury sessions, in which jurors selected 12 submissions for approval. These artisans are eligible to have their work for sale at theSouthwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplacein Abingdon, Virginia, and online athttps://shop.swvaculturalcenter.com.
One artisan was accepted in three separate mediums and two previously juried artisans were accepted in new mediums. This round of artisans in the jury represents a number of mediums, including flintknapping, painting, fiber, woodworking, leatherworking, and photography. The 10 artisans come from five communities across Southwest Virginia, including Franklin County, Patrick County, Scott County, Washington Countyand Wythe County.
The members accepted during the fall 2023 jury session includeTracy Eggleston,Janeise Harmon,Katherine Johnson,Crissa Lancaster,Joel Lancaster,Jason Lester,Jimmy Neal,JenOtey,Julie Walters Steele andMindy Wegener.
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/.
