the CCAC presents
Intertwined
humanity, art, and nature
The Cherokee County Arts Council presents Intertwined, a collage and mixed media exhibition by five regional artists, opening Friday, July 3, with a free public reception. The show is presented with Gallery Sponsor MountainTrue and runs through July 31.
Intertwined explores the threads that tie us to the natural world, from deep roots to cycles of decay. Working in layered textures and organic forms, the artists hold up both the beauty of the region's ecosystems and the fragility of what stands to be lost. In their group statement, the artists describe the work as a reminder that we are not just observers of nature, but an inseparable part of it.
The exhibition brings together Lisa Chaffman, Teri Jones, Jennifer Odom, D.M. Sandve, and Pam Strawn. Visitors will see work ranging from large-scale collage to watercolor woven with collage elements to mixed media pieces grounded in wildlife conservation, each rooted in the landscape of the Southern Blue Ridge.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, July 3, with light refreshments. The artists return on Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. for a working demonstration in the gallery. If you cannot make either event, the show is on view through July 31 during regular gallery hours.
Through this exhibition and the support of Gallery Sponsor MountainTrue, the artists hope to spark a conversation about conservation and a deeper commitment to protecting the forests and waters of the Southern Blue Ridge. Learn more about MountainTrue's work at mountaintrue.org.
Opening reception: Friday, July 3, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Working demonstration: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6 p.m.
On view: Through July 31, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment
Location: CCAC Center Gallery, 33 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906
Admission: Free and open to the public
Presented by: Cherokee County Arts Council
Gallery Sponsor: MountainTrue (https://mountaintrue.org/)
Contact: Rachel Watson, director@cherokeeartscouncil.org, (828) 233-5624
Intertwined is presented with the support of the North Carolina Arts Council.
Sponsors Help Us Do More!
This exhibit is supported by a Center Gallery Sponsor. Each month, our Center Gallery exhibitions are made possible in part by this sponsorship, which helps us promote the show across print, social media, and our website, and allows us to host a welcoming opening reception with light refreshments. We’re grateful for this partnership, which helps us share artists’ work more widely and create a space where the community can gather, talk about art, and feel at home in the gallery.
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