November 2: Biltmore Estate Preventive Conservationist to hold Lecture in Florence

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Biltmore Estate Conservationist, Kara Warren will present a lecture at the Florence County Museum on Sunday, November 2 at 1 pm. Ms. Warren, a Preventive Conservation Specialist, focuses her efforts often on monitoring and organizing preventive care for objects that are particularly susceptible to damage. The lecture will focus on the specific treatment of pieces paired with before and after treatment images. It is followed by a brief question and answer session. Ms. Warren, an accomplished studio artist as well, has lectured nationwide at both universities and museums. The lecture is in conjunction with Ms. Warren’s visit to Florence to juror the Florence Regional Arts Alliance’s Small Works Show which will be on display at the Art Trail Gallery from October 28-November 20. Kara, a native of Hunstville, Alabama, brings with her a broad knowledge of art material,design and technique, gained through her work in art conservation and her experience as a working studio artist. Her work in conservation has also been influential in the direction of her personal art. Ms. Warren resides in Asheville, North Carolina  with her family. The lecture, sponsored by  the Florence Regional Arts Alliance in collaboration with the Florence County Museum’s staff,  is free and open to the public. The Florence County Museum is located at 111 West Cheves Street. For more information please contact Florence Regional Arts Alliance director, Uschi Jeffcoat at 843-407-3092 or visit www.florenceartsalliance.org.

November 6: Small Works Awards Reception

Awards will be presented to artists this evening. Juror Kara Warren selected 40 pieces from over 60 entries for this intimate collection of local talent. Kara is a native of Huntsville, Alabama and currently works as a Preventive Conservation Specialist for the historic Biltmore Estate. An artist, herself she has exhibited her work nationally and lectured on art and conservation in universities and museum campuses. 

The Florence Regional Arts Alliance invites you to see if your favorite works of art match the juror's selection. All artwork is for sale and benefits the Florence Regional Arts Alliance and the individual artist.

The show runs from October 28 through November 20. It is housed at the Art Trail Gallery at 185 West Evans Street in Florence.

This show is made possible by the generous support and donation of International Kinfe & Saw, Inc. Supporting the professional development of the artist, the arts community, the Florence Downtown effort and the Arts Alliance.