Welborn Gallery
Now Showing…
THE BATTLE OF SHALLOW FORD
AN EXHIBITION OF WORDS & WATERCOLORS
On Display September 3 – Octobe 30, 2026
This collection of “watercolors” by master craftsman Rick Jones is accompanied by storyboards of “words” by artist and writer, Marilyn Ingram. The story, unfolding during a time where there were no cameras, cell phones, or even a typewriter, is told through the eyes of artists, field correspondents who would paint, draw or write a journal. The paintings include scenes at the Shallow Ford and nearby battle area, Moravian settlements along the great wagon road, and annual commemoration in Huntsville, NC. The words are researched through works including “Records of the Moravians” and NC State Archives. This exhibition is presented in partnership with The Lewisville Area Arts Council and was supported by the America 250 NC Community Grant.
Join us for an reception on Thursday, September 3 (5-7pm) in the Welborn Gallery to celebrate the opening of this exhibit. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend!
There will be a second celebration of this exhibit on Friday, October 9 (5-7pm) in honor of the 246th Commemoration Weekend of this historical event.
Up Next…
ART-ME
YADKIN ARTS COUNCIL ARTIST MEMBER SHOWCASE
On Display November 5 – December 18, 2026
ART-ME is annual exhibition by the Yadkin Arts Council Artist Member Group. This exhibit will be on display collectively in the Welborn and Red Wall Galleries and will feature a showcase of works in a variety of art forms including pastels, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen & ink, mosaic, wood-cut, colored pencil, and mixed media.
Join us for an reception on Thursday, November 5 (5-7pm) in the Welborn Gallery to celebrate the opening of this exhibit. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome to attend!
Please email info@yadkinarts.org if you are interested in purchasing a piece from one of our gallery exhibits.
The Gallery is open for visitors Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm and during special events. Hours may vary during holiday weeks.
On the Schedule for 2026…
History of the Gallery
The Welborn Gallery was named after Marion and Jewell Welborn of Boonville for the generous lead gift they made to the Center’s capital campaign. The Welborns gifted the final funds needed to close the campaign and make possible the opening of the center.
About The Gallery
Our Welborn Gallery warmly greets every visitor to the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center as soon as you walk in the building. Our Welborn Gallery is designed to expose residents and visitors to continual and varied 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional pieces of art. You can always find something to inspire and challenge you with every visit. The Welborn Gallery operates on the same business hours as the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center: Monday thru Friday (9:30am-4:30pm) & during special events. We are closed on major federal holidays.
Guidelines For The Welborn Gallery
Portfolio Submission Guidelines for Exhibitions:
Please send 5 – 7 good quality .jpeg digital images of your work. These images should be a fair representation of the work you wish to exhibit at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, or similar to work you intend to create for the exhibit. Each image should be labeled with the size of the piece, medium, and title.
In addition to providing examples of your work, we request that you provide us with your website with specific instructions to guide us to the selections of art you wish to exhibit.
Other information we require includes a brief description of your exhibition idea. How many art objects? Is there a theme? You’ll also be required to provide information about yourself, your exhibition experience, and your training, if any.
If you are accepted to exhibit with us, you will need approximately 25 to 30 pieces of art at various sizes. All work must be wired for hanging.
For questions about submitting artwork to exhibit in our gallery please email info@yadkinart.org.