NAC is proud to announce the opening of our new location at 411 E. Hospital Street! There will be a soft opening Friday, November 17, 6:30-8:30pm with a Michelle Filer painting exhibition, a delightful collection of colorful paintings with some faces you might recognize. The following day, November 18, 11-4, NAC will host a special edition ArtWalk geared toward emerging artists. Details for artists to participate in ArtWalk can be found on our website www.nacartscollab.com. Information to sign up for vendor spaces at Winter Workshop vendor fair, December 2, 10-3 can also be found there. Information on art classes is coming soon!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 25, 11-4 for our GRAND OPENING! This event coincides with Main Street’s annual Wassail Fest and we are hosting Gerry Larabee’s multi-award winning wassail recipe. Stop by and see how your donations support the arts in our community. Save the date: Saturday, February 10 – Amethyst Ball II – Under the Big Top
November Artist Spotlight – Meet Cindy Grayson!
You’ve probably seen her singing with her guitar at the Nacogdoches Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings or the Bosslight Bookstore in the afternoon. Or performing al fresco at Art Walk. Cindy Grayson is a well-known singer/songwriter in our town with a beautiful alto voice. But did you know that she’s also a talented studio artist?
She creates her works of art in a variety of media, including paint and pencil, in her home studio. “It’s so different from performing, because you’re alone. There’s no audience. But it still feeds my creative drive.” Horticulture is another one of Cindy’s passions, and it led her to making art with dried gourds, including wonderful birdhouses and fancy hand-carved and painted containers that would add grace to any lady’s vanity table.
Born in Afghanistan to American parents, Cindy grew up seeing the world. After living in multiple locations both abroad and stateside, her family came to Nac after both parents accepted jobs at SFA. Although her musical background includes classical piano and violin, Cindy’s guitar is her signature instrument and she’s largely self-taught. “Music touches people,” said Cindy. “It’s one of the reasons I love it.” She is one of the original volunteers for the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative and we salute her dedication to leading a full creative life.