A Matter of ‘Grit and Grain’ at Ashawagh Hall - 27 East
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A Matter of ‘Grit and Grain’ at Ashawagh Hall

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A mixed media work on canvas by Beth O'Donnell. COURTESY FOLIOEAST

A mixed media work on canvas by Beth O'Donnell. COURTESY FOLIOEAST

authorStaff Writer on Oct 29, 2024

Folioeast will present “Grit and Grain,” a group exhibition of work by eight artists, running Friday, November 8, through Sunday, November 10, at Ashawagh Hall in Springs. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and there will be a reception for the show on Friday, November 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The exhibition features painting, street and still life photography, sculpture and ceramics in earthy materials such as wood, stone, bronze, plaster and clay. The participating artists are: Alberto Dela, Jaime Lopez, Beth O’Donnell, Paul Pavia, Rita Schrager, Aurelio Torres, Mark Webber and J. Lion Weinstock.

Ashawagh Hall is at 780 Springs Fireplace Road in the hamlet of Springs in East Hampton. For more information, visit folioeast.com.

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