Opening reception: Ancestral Whispers Exhibit

Soft pastel works, dreamcatchers, & wood sculptures by John Baumann…

Ancestral Whispers presents a collection of framed pastel drawings, dreamcatchers, and wood sculptures by self-taught artist John Baumann. Inspired by cultural and tribal markings from around the world, the exhibition explores the enduring messages left by ancestors through symbols, petroglyphs, and sacred designs. Drawing from his experiences as a rock climber and student of anthropology, Baumann reimagines these ancient communications at different stages of preservation and decay—from pristine forms to surfaces worn by centuries of erosion. Through his distinctive rock-like pastel technique, the artist invites viewers to reflect on hidden meanings, cultural memory, and humanity’s shared connection to the past.

Exhibit runs through October 2.

Open Art Exhibition: “Transformation”

Flood Gallery Fine Art Center announces its next open exhibition, featuring 25+ local artists showing multiple perspectives & styles, inspired by the title’s theme, “Transformation”. Art media for this show may include ceramic, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, ceramic, enamel, fiber arts, digital media, and mixed media.
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 3-7pm
Light refreshments available, live music TBD.
Show runs through May 1.

If interested in submitting, see Submission Guidelines:
• No entry fee! • Artists of all perspectives, styles, & media
• Theme for inspiration & own interpretation: “Transformation”
• Limit 2 works per Artist
• ~25 Artist limit; first come, first hung!
• Artwork must be framed and ready to hang/display.
• Artwork should be for sale. Flood Gallery retains 35%, so price accordingly.
• Label each artwork with name, title, medium, price, and artist bio/statement.
• Labels can be downloaded from our Facebook page, or filled out during art submission.
• Labeled artwork must be hand-delivered to Flood Gallery on Sat-Sun, March 14-15, 11am – 5pm.

Flood Gallery Fine Art Center
802 Fairview Rd. Suite 1200, Asheville, NC 28803 (Located off I-240 Exit 8, River Ridge Business Center, behind Sun Soo Martial Arts, next to Hot Yoga Asheville & Asheville Dance Theater)