Art Center galleries to reopen with new solo exhibitions Feb. 21
On display until April 4, the new exhibitions explore emotion, texture, memory, and place through distinct artistic voices. They offer visitors an immersive experience across multiple artistic voices and mediums, united by a shared sense of curiosity, reflection, and creative exploration.
Following its regularly scheduled closure for repairs and refinishing, the Floyd Center for the Arts' galleries are re-opening with three new solo exhibitions on Saturday, Feb. 21. The Center's galleries will feature the work of Howard Wenger, Elaine Fleck, and Bronwen Valentine.
On display until April 4, the new exhibitions explore emotion, texture, memory, and place through distinct artistic voices. They offer visitors an immersive experience across multiple artistic voices and mediums, united by a shared sense of curiosity, reflection, and creative exploration.
The opening reception is set for 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 21. Light refreshments will be served. The new exhibitions are sponsored by Finn Graphics.
Hayloft Gallery: "Feelings, Thoughts, and Dreams" by Howard Wenger
In the Hayloft Gallery, "Feelings, Thoughts, and Dreams" is a solo exhibition by Howard Wenger. Wenger describes his work as a form of visual poetry — images that communicate what words sometimes cannot. The work explores contrast and balance, inviting viewers to step away from daily noise and into a space of imagination, mystery, and reflection. Wenger’s paintings encourage viewers to slow down and experience both light and shadow as part of the human experience.
Falcon Gallery: "Textured Visions" by Elaine Fleck
The Falcon Gallery features "Textured Visions," a solo exhibition by Elaine Fleck, that celebrates the artist’s fascination with texture, color, and the intricate patterns found in nature. The exhibition brings together sculptures, drawings, and paintings made from fabric, oil paint, mosaics, and pen-and-ink techniques.
Portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and dreamlike imagery are paired with sculptural forms such as mosaic shoes, figures, and fruit. Fleck’s layered surfaces invite close looking and reflection on the beauty, complexity, and interconnectedness of the natural world.
Breezeway Gallery : "The Spaces Between" by Bronwen Valentine
In the Breezeway Gallery, "The Spaces Between," a solo exhibition by Bronwen Valentine, draws inspiration from both the natural landscapes of Appalachia and the meaningful places she has visited throughout her travels.
A Floyd native, Valentine’s work reflects a life shaped by art, music, community, and exploration. Her paintings combine expressive color with detailed, hand-painted designs, revealing the influence of her background in architecture through balance and structure. The work aims to capture the feeling and energy of memories, places, and moments that leave a lasting impression.
The Floyd Center for the Arts is located at 220 Parkway Lane S. in Floyd. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit www.floydartcenter.org.