the 11th annual

Corey Anne Celebration of Women in the Arts

Saturday, August 12, 2023

2023 Exhibiting Artists

Lindsay Carroll
Andrea Keys Connell
Beth Andrews
Elle Ivy Green
Orna Bentor

The Corey Anne Celebration of Women in the Arts

This annual event is designed to celebrate and remember Corey Anne Considine’s life, by examining and celebrating women and their influence in the arts, while supporting and nurturing young female artists.

 

The Celebration consists of three events: an Opening Reception, a Symposium, and an Expressive Arts workshop in conjunction with a month long exhibit including the work of local and regional female artists.

Opening Reception

Friday August 11, 2023

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Symposium 

Saturday August 12, 2023

10:00am – 1:00pm

Expressive Arts Workshop 

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM

About Corey Anne Considine

Corey Anne Considine passed away in a vehicle accident in Calistoga, CA on June 6, 2013. A native of Ashe County, she would have celebrated her 30th birthday that August. From her youngest days, she was a passionate advocate for women and girls. Corey had a passion for drawing, painting, dance and design. She was involved in the healing arts and was a great nurturer. She was in the process of launching a new line of herbal face creams under the brand of Napa Valley Beauty.

Support the Corey Anne Fund

Donations to the Corey Anne Celebration of Women in the Arts can be made at any time.  Make checks payable to the “Corey Anne Fund” and mail them to:

Florence Thomas Art School
PO Box 865
West Jefferson, NC 28694

Donations to the Corey Anne Celebration of Women in the Arts will fund the future celebrations.  Funds are primarily applied to: Emerging Artist Scholarship for Exhibition, Speaker Fees, Exhibition Expenses