Bliss Gallery exhibit honors Holy Angels' past, celebrates diversity and inclusion in art

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Two longtime artists in the Charlotte region share their love for historic unique craftsmanship with the potential of all things, especially humans, in this new exhibit “Revered Treasures.”

“I am enchanted with rural stretches in North Carolina and Virginia,” said guest artist Lillian Richards. “The bright shades of greens in a field, blues and grays in the sky, textures of the landscape, movement with the wind, and old, seemingly abandoned farm buildings. They are far from having perfect angles, but they were built to last a long time.”

Richards will be joined in this exhibit by guest artist, Kim Stimpson who taught art in public schools. Her latest venture was opening a business called “Potential”, a painting program to help individuals in self-expression, creativity and celebrating each other.

A new exhibit at Bliss Gallery, 25 N. Main St., Belmont, will honor the past of Holy Angels while also celebrating diversity and inclusion in art.
A new exhibit at Bliss Gallery, 25 N. Main St., Belmont, will honor the past of Holy Angels while also celebrating diversity and inclusion in art.

A guest to Bliss Gallery should expect to see a variety of art, including two and three dimensional pieces of mixed media works of art.

An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Bliss Gallery, 25 N. Main St., Belmont.

Please RSVP to Gaye Dimmick at GayeD@HolyAngelsNC.org if interested in attending. You can also learn more by visiting the Bliss Gallery web page at www.holyangelsnc.org/bliss-gallery.

Holy Angels established Bliss Gallery to offer persons who are differently able the opportunity to highlight their creativity and showcase their art alongside the works of guest artists.

“Revered Treasures” will also feature resident artists Cheryl, Katie, Maria, Martha, Mike, Taylor and Tom.

“I am happy to be sharing an art exhibit with the artists at Holy Angels, and grateful for like-minded organizations that see the value in creative self-expression − celebrating diversity and inclusion,” said Stimpson.

The exhibit runs from Feb. 1 to March 18 at Bliss Gallery.

About Holy Angels

Holy Angels was founded in 1955 by the Sisters of Mercy. The private, nonprofit corporation located in Belmont provides residential services and innovative programs for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities with delicate medical conditions. To learn more about Holy Angels, join Holy Angels caring team or volunteer, please call 704.825.4161 or visit Holy Angels website at HolyAngelsNC.org.

This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Belmont art exhibit honors Holy Angels' past, celebrates inclusion