Third Thursday with NC painter Jo Ridge Kelley

Please join us Thursday, May 15th at 6 p.m. for an opening reception for painter Jo Ridge Kelley. Light fare and complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Kelley, a NC-native, describes her process like this: “I have only a desire to paint what is my own – wholly and completely from within – along with the offerings of the earth and her daily miracles of color and light. When I begin a painting, I take inspiration from a beautiful light, color, form or texture and then continue working through observation. But the painting soon takes on life of its own. More often, I end up choosing exaggerated and unexpected color relationships and compositions that reflect my emotional response more so than what I’m seeing in front of me. I find it much more satisfying to be guided as much by my imagination and memory as my eyes.”

Stop in for a drink and a chat with the artist and experience her work first hand. Dinner reservations are suggested, and can be made by calling 828-225-3497.