We are excited to welcome Arrowmont’s Resident Artists of the Year as our First Friday Featured Artists!

Karena "Kidd" Graves focuses on Sculptural Assemblages, Weavings, Mixed Media textile works.

Rosie Amato focuses on jewelry, metal work and sculpture.

Dongyi Wu focuses on jewelry, wearable art and accessories.

M. Kobe is a painter and sculptor that uses found and natural materials.

Marissa Childers use clay as a means to explore moments of connection and intimacy while celebrating femininity and craft found within domestic spaces. She often finds inspiration by things that society deems as a ‘craft’ or ‘feminine’ such as quilting, sewing, and decoration. These domestic activities heavily influence the work I create and further inform my building process. The various textures and patterns used are intended to evoke a sense of joy and nostalgic comfort, while small hidden details draw you in for a closer look.

Come by for Gallery Night at Able Trade to see these talented Arrowmont artists’ work, see what our Able Trade crew has been up to, and grab a drink and a snack. We will see you soon!