June 4 through December 31, 2011
A free outing on a beautiful day is the Annual Sculpture for the Garden Exhibition at the Grovewood Gallery, located behind Grove Park Inn resort hotel, just a few miles from downtown Asheville. This exhibit features large-scale, contemporary outdoor sculptures from nationally recognized artists from around the country.
This event is open to the public, and you can even stroll through the garden when the gallery is closed. Enjoy the natural 11-acre setting that surrounds Grovewood. Stroll the meandering ivy-bordered pathway and enjoy the mountain views across the valley.
Grovewood Gallery exhibits 9,000 square-feet of handmade American crafts by more than 500 artisans. The gallery features ceramics, glass, jewelry, garden sculpture, and an impressive second floor studio furniture collection.
Also located on the grounds are Grovewood Studios, Grovewood Gardens, the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, the North Carolina Homespun Museum and the Grovewood Café.
Gallery Hours are Monday - Saturday 10am – 6pm and Sundays 11am – 5pm.
Directions: From I-240 in downtown Asheville, take Exit 5B. North on Charlotte Street. Right on Macon Avenue to Grove Park Inn. Grovewood is behind the hotel, opposite the Vanderbilt wing garage.
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