"Jellyfish" by Alan Hantz

UNC Asheville's faculty and staff have talents that extend beyond the classroom and office. Many are skilled artists whose work is now on exhibit at UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery.

The second annual UNC Asheville Staff and Faculty Art Exhibit, featuring 32 works of art ranging from photography to woodworking, will be on view through August 29. A reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, in the gallery.

Participating faculty and staff members are Cheryl Alderman, Judith Bohan, Ann Cadle, Robin Daugherty, Tony Delaurents, Elaine Fox, Alan Hantz, David Hopes, Jill Lennox, Alex Levenson, Charles McKnight, Tracie Pouliot, Norm Richards, Jacquelyn Schechter, Jo Steininger, Leigh Svenson and Barbara Terry. Works in painting, needlepoint, basketmaking, photography, pottery and woodworking will be on view.

Blowers Gallery, located on the main floor of UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library, is open during regular library hours. For hours of operation, call UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library at 828/251-6546.