The Seventeenth Annual Depot Artists Association Members’ Show and Sale will be held through January 6, 2007 at The Arts Depot in Abingdon, VA. Over 65 artists will be exhibiting more than 120 pieces of their work created in clay, watercolor, oils, acrylics, collages, mixed media, photography, fabrics, stained glass, and much more. In addition extra artwork and holiday items have been placed throughout the gallery. This is an opportunity to support local artists and to purchase beautiful one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at very reasonable prices. While at the show be sure to vote for your favorite artwork. The Arts Depot People's Choice Award will be presented to the winning artist. This year the award will be honoring the Chavatels: Barbara, a long time supporter of the arts in the area, and her late artist and educator husband George who passed away in April of this year.

The Arts Depot Holiday Open House will be Sunday, December 3rd, from 1 to 5 pm. The artists will be in their studios during this time and welcome you to visit and see them at work creating their pieces of artwork. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. During the early part of the afternoon, the Virginia Highlands Community College Madrigal Singers, led by Beth Smith, will be performing and during the later part the melodic sounds of Sandra Parker strumming her harp will fill the gallery to add to your enjoyment as you view the art on display and browse through the many items for purchase.

The Depot Artist Association is a non-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to promoting the arts in the community and features the region's artists. The viewing hours are Thursday thru Saturday, 11 am - 3 pm, or by appointment and is free to the public. The Arts Depot will be closed Thanksgiving Day. For further information about this show and sale or other exhibits and activities of The Arts Depot, call (276) 628-9091 or e-mail: abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com, or visit our web site at www.abingdonartsdepot.org.