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posted: December 31, 1969
The River District Artists invited photographers of all skill levels to participate in a photography contest during the November Studio Stroll.
And the winners are...
First Place: Indie "Danielle" Harris for "Gloves and Glass", taken at Robert Gardener's Studio C
Second Place: Bruce Metcalf, Portrait of Kyle Carpenter, of Clay Space, at his potters wheel
Third Place: Karl Hinterkopf, "Alicia Chatham's Studio"
Each winner was asked to comment on what inspired them come to the studio stroll and participate as a photographer.
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Indie "Danielle" Harris for "Gloves and Glass", taken at Robert Gardener's Studio C
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Being new to the area, the River Arts District Studio Stroll was the perfect opportunity for an artist like myself to meet and mingle with other local artists, to see the artists' tools and work spaces, and get an idea of how the artists work. My dad just happened to be in town during the weekend of the stroll and I thought it would be a great way for us to share the day in one of my favorite areas of Asheville. With our cameras slung over our shoulders, we enjoyed a perfect afternoon just photographing and chatting with some RAD folks. The openness of the studios allowed us to walk right in, meet the artists and watch them create in the comfort of their own spaces. It was a beautiful and memorable day for both of us... and we can't wait for the next stroll!
I hope that the photo contest continues and grows. It was great to see some fellow photographers out and about, getting some great shots of the artists... and I loved seeing all of the photos posted in the Flickr group!
Indie "Danielle" Harris, Rutherfordton, NC
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Kyle Carpenter, of Clay Space, at his potters wheel
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Asheville and Western North Carolina have a rich heritage with arts and crafts. I’ve always been fascinated by the work of local artists and attend studio open houses and festivals regularly. I enjoy meeting the artists and talking with them about their techniques, styles, and methods. I always carry my camera when I explore events such as the River Arts District Studio Stroll. My love of photography is an extension of my creative vision and I enjoy capturing images of craftsmen at work.
Bruce Metcalf, Fairview, NC
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River district studios inspire me to share my talent. I'm also an artist. My talent is creating a picture. I can't draw or paint, but you can give me any kind of camera, disposable, film or digital, and I can take a picture that will make you happy, sad, laugh, breath taking,and amaze. My greatest pleasure is sharing my pictures with other people.
Karl Hinterkopf, Weaverville, NC
The public is invited to visit the River Arts District seven days a week. Experience Asheville's warehouse-art-district along the French Broad River, where you can tour working artists' studios, have lunch at a quaint cafe, or just sample craft beer and watch the trains go by. For more information on the River Arts District, and to see a daily schedule of open studios, visit www.riverartsdistrict.com.
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