Open Hearts Art Center Opening at The Hop!

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The very first Art Show The Hop Ice Cream hosted was over a year ago. We had all this blank wall space and we were looking for something great to fill it. When Open Hearts Art Center approached us about a show, it created a whole new dynamic for us. Instead of just hosting a fundraiser, this was a chance to invite Asheville non-profits in to display their craft as well as generate some extra buzz/moneys for the organization. A total win-win for everyone!

To see the recap of that first Open Hearts Art Center show, click here.

Tuesday, October 4th, from 5-8pm, we again have the opportunity to hang OHAC paintings on our walls. The original paintings will be for sale not only during the event but also for the following month or two. Each painting sold benefits both the artist and Open Hearts Art Center equally!

In addition, we will be donating 50% of sales to OHAC during the event. In addition to that addition, the Open Hearts students will be performing a special choreographed dance to Thriller!!!

Hope you can make it out to support these amazing artists and people!

Much Love, Asheville!

Greg and Ashley Garrison

Owners

The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

The Hop West

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Open Hearts Art Show Recap

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We really cannot explain to you how great this event was.

The excitement of the Open Hearts Art Center's students was beyond what words can tell.

The touchingly raw and honest enthusiasm shown in their art work perfectly matched their willingness to participate, but cannot be captured, however we tried, in pictures.

This was one of those small moments in life when all preconceived notions; all of those little "games" most of us can play; all internal negativity, pessimism, self-doubt, et cetera get tossed out the window.

Only every so often, under certain special circumstances, do most of us let ourselves shed all external influences to reveal how we truly feel or what we truly are.

While they show it in whatever way they can, these wonderful, so-called "disabled" adults breathe what is wholly real within themselves.

And simply are.


We at The Hop cannot thank Open Hearts Art Center enough for allowing us this opportunity to experience what life without walls can be like and thank all of the people in this beautiful community for showing their support of what has honestly been our flat-out most inspiring in-store event!

If you didn't get the chance to make it to the Open Hearts Art Opening and would like to check out the display, it will be up in The Hop for the next month. To benefit the artists and program, all art is on sale for much less than it is really worth. Also, OHAC is always happy to accept monetary donations and supplies.

Thanks again. You all are brilliant!
Much Love,
Greg and Ashley Garrison
The Hop Ice Cream Cafe

Open Hearts Art Center Art Show!

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"Open Hearts Art Center is a non-profit art education program located in the rich arts based community of Western North Carolina. We are dedicated to serving adults with a variety of challenges, which include but are not limited to, developmental, mental, physical and emotional disabilities.

".. These unique individuals are able to reach their full potential through creative techniques such as, music, drama, dance, creative writing, painting, ceramics and animal therapy. Through the arts a challenged individual may: discover new ways in which to express themselves, gain self-confidence, and increase awareness of their individuality." (via OHAC website)
Thursday August 12th from 4-8pm The Hop Ice Cream Cafe is extremely pleased to announce an Art Show featuring the talents of some of Open Hearts Art Center's delightful students! Their works will be displayed (AND FOR SALE) all over the store. In addition, a special dance performance has been choreographed specifically for the event and we will be donating 30% of sales from 4-8pm to Open Hearts! Drop in to support this undeniably noble and worthy cause, and, as always, bring a can if you can for MANNA Food Bank.

Unable to make it to the show? Here is how you can help this WNC non-profit!

Much Love,
Greg and Ashley