Appalachian Spirit Gallery

06/15/2026

Ned has been painting herons this past year inspired by wonderful photos that R Suzan Sukle posts on Facebook and has allowed him to use for reference.
He frequently asks permission to use peoples photos to get details for paintings. He does not project or use AI - all his work is done free hand. Next up - a huge woodburning approximately 50 inches high! Thank you Suzy!

06/12/2026

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It may be hot outside but tonight at the Appalachian Spirit Gallery, we will be open and have the air conditioning on! We will be cool, munching on snacks, and listening to a great concert by Wayne Dunford.

Gaather your friends and family and make plans to come take advantage of our big sale of Ned Johnson's framed and unframed paintings and drawings with most items from $20-$40.

View lots of wonderful new art, photography, jewelry, felted items, quilts, baskets, pottery, cards, wood and leather items and more created by our gallery members.

The Gallery will be open from 5 to 8 and the concert will begin at 6. All events free and open to the public.

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

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On Friday June 12, 2026, the Appalachian Spirit Gallery in Marion, Virginia will hold their monthly Second Friday Artwalk event. Beginning at 5 p.m. the Gallery will hold the largest sale of Ned Johnson's small and medium size paintings and drawings, both unframed and framed, that has ever been presented. Over 100 framed and unframed pieces are included in this sale with most prices of $20 to $50. Ned was a founding member of the gallery and has been displaying his work at the gallery since 2005.

Ned has cleaned out all the artwork that he has had stored in closets at home and has brought down all the artwork stored upstairs at the gallery just for this sale. Ned is now willing to part with paintings and drawings never seen before to the public. Now is a great opportunity for the public to get some original artwork for their bare walls.

Ned also has some larger framed paintings and drawings (mostly 30" x 40") that he has stored at home that he is also willing to part with most of them at incredibly low sale ($100 or less) prices!!

Due to the larger sizes, he will not be transporting any of these to the gallery unless someone is seriously interested in purchasing one or more of them. I have photgraphed some of these larger paintings and drawings below. ( Note: Please ignore the cardboard protective corners shown in some of these photos) If you see something you are interested in, please message me and I can give you the exact sizes and medium and will get him to quote you a bargain basement price!

05/31/2026

On Friday June 12, 2026, the Appalachian Spirit Gallery in Marion, Virginia will hold their monthly Second Friday Artwalk event.

The special music concert for June will feature Wayne Dunford, a long time friend of the gallery.

This concert will showcase Wayne's talents with an acoustic blend of Folk, Americana, Indie and old time music. More familiar behind drums accompanying a band, Wayne is stepping out and playing the music he enjoys the most on his guitar. Growing up in Wytheville listening to the music of WYVE, Wayne has had a professional photography business in Blacksburg for 20 plus years. Wayne now calls Wytheville home again with a photography studio in Wytheville and also enjoys farming at his family cattle farm. The music concert is sponsored by the Bank of Marion.

Work on display in June by Appalachian Spirit Gallery members include oil, watercolor, acrylic, alcohol ink and mixed media paintings; photography, felted works, wood turned items, engraved cutting boards, book arts, pottery, quilts, baskets, jewelry, and more.

The Gallery reception runs from five p.m. until eight p.m. with the indoor informal concert beginning at six p.m.

The beautiful non-profit Appalachian Spirit Gallery is located in one of Marion's historic buildings, 144 West Main Street, corner of Sheffey and Main Streets, across from Royal Presbyterian Church and next to the Town Hall.

The Gallery's Second Friday ArtWalks will continue each month through December 2026. All events are free and open to the public.

05/28/2026

On Friday June 12, 2026, the Appalachian Spirit Gallery in Marion, Virginia will hold their monthly Second Friday Artwalk event. Beginning at 5 p.m. the Gallery will hold the largest sale of Ned Johnson's small and medium size paintings and drawings, both unframed and framed, that has ever been presented. Ned was a founding member of the gallery and has been displaying his work at the gallery since 2005.

Ned has cleaned out all the artwork that he has had stored in closets at home and has brought down all the artwork stored upstairs at the gallery just for this sale. Ned says "no reasonable offer will be refused" and he is now willing to part with paintings and drawings never seen before to the public. Now is a great opportunity for the public to get some original artwork for their bare walls.

05/16/2026

The Eclectic Perarl in downtown Wytheville is a fantastic mercantile offering new specialty gifts, artists/artisan creations and curated antiques. They carry a wide variety of gourmet food items and unique and novelty gifts for all ages. They create gift bags and gift baskets for customers for all birthdays, holidays and special occasions. Local artists and craftsmen regularly set up in their storefront windows to demonstrate their woodturned items, handmade brooms, jewelry, baskets, paintings and so much more! The next time you are in Wytheville, check out this wonderful store!

05/08/2026

The weather is perfect! Hope to see you tonight!

05/02/2026

Make plans to attend and bring all your friends!

03/17/2026

We are heartbroken to share that our longtime friend and fellow gallery member Linda Stanton lost her son yesterday due to a traffic accident. Please keep Linda and all the family in your thoughts and prayers.

CHILHOWIE, VA Albert Joseph AJ Stanton, age 44, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, March 16, 2026, following a work accident. AJ was born in Santa Clara, California on October 30, 1981. He was a devoted son, husband and father who deeply cherished his queen and princess, always placing