Exhibit: Ghosts from Helene

Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery will feature “Ghosts from Helene,” a group exhibition of artworks recovered from, or about, Hurricane Helene, beginning January 8, 2025.

Hundreds of Western North Carolina artists were impacted by the severity of Hurricane Helene. Studios were destroyed, artwork was washed down the river, galleries were unable to operate, and lives were upended. Many beautiful artworks were damaged and are no longer considered to be gallery-worthy.

“Ghosts from Helene” is an exhibition about loss, recovery, and resilience in the area’s art communities. Over 70 artists will show work that comes from the storm. Some of it was damaged, some lost but recovered, and some is new art about the impact of the storm. There are paintings, collages, photography, sculptures, ceramics, constructions, and many other media. Many still show their scars. They are, like all of us, forever changed by the storm.

Some of the artworks will be for sale. All sales will be between the artist and buyer, and all proceeds go directly to the artists.

“Ghosts from Helene” will open on Wednesday, January 8. There will be a reception on Friday, January 24, from 5-7 pm. The show will run through Thursday, February 6. Hours are 10-4 Monday through Friday. Weizenblatt Gallery is in the Moore Fine Art Building on Cascade Street, on the Mars Hill University campus. Admission is always free.