Open Hearts Art Center

We are excited to announce that several of the Open Hearts staff will be selling their handmade artwork along with the Open Hearts artists' work for sale at the market!

Our first ever virtual show is coming up with two showings on Zoom on December 22nd and 23rd at 7 PM! We hope you can tune in for one of these showings of our Holiday Showcase.🎄❤️⛄️💙

Tips:

*It’s free to attend, and guests do not have to set up a Zoom account.

* 1st time users will need to download the program onto their computer.

* You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom ahead of time.

*Those viewing on a tablet or smartphone will need to download the Zoom App.

*For technical support during the show call (828) 505-8428 ex 102.

*Feel free to leave comments of support for the artists during the event, and we will deliver those comments to them.

* We can only accommodate 100 devices each showing, so make sure to get your spot by logging in at 7pm. Show will begin shortly thereafter. You may log into the “waiting room” as early as 6:40 so that the show can start promptly.

December 22nd Holiday Showcase Invitation

Open Hearts Art Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Holiday Showcase

Time: Dec 22, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83385229751?pwd=TXZ4SnA2bGNPUnI0cnFETlA2SlpQUT09

Meeting ID: 833 8522 9751

Passcode: 965673

December 23rd Holiday Showcase Invitation

Open Hearts Art Center is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Holiday Showcase December 23rd

Time: Dec 23, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82389163387?pwd=cVhucGc1VjllUFUva3UrbEs4dDdaQT09

Meeting ID: 823 8916 3387

Historically, Black organizations have been instrumental in the advocacy and support for the rights of the differently abled, and we seek to offer the same level of allegiance.

Dear Artists, Families and Caregivers, and Open Hearts Community,

As you are all aware, North Carolina will begin entering the second phase of easing the restrictions related to COVID-19. You might be wondering what that means for Open Hearts. Initially, we had hoped to reopen our center during the second phase of our state’s plan. However, based on information recently delivered by NCDHHS and Vaya Health, our opening will be delayed.

We have been utilizing the flexibilities afforded to us through Vaya Health to help meet individuals’ needs. These flexibilities have allowed us to be able to continue to work with most of our artists via Telehealth.

OHAC remains committed to keeping our staff and artists safe from the spread of the coronavirus. We want to make sure that we are exercising an abundance of caution as we do begin to evaluate our plans to reopen in the coming months. At this point, we do not feel that resuming services in person at even a diminished capacity of 50% is prudent. We have been serving some of our artists in person, but the number of individuals we serve is limited to those who cannot be served via Telehealth. We have been adhering to the CDC guidance of 10 individuals by having no more than 10 people in our entire facility. We continue to use strict protocols to ensure everyone’s health and safety. We plan to continue these protocols for the coming weeks.

If you find that you are in need of additional services, please reach out to us and we will do all we can to accommodate your requests. We remain deeply committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

Our love,

The Directors of Open Hearts Art Center

828.505.8428

The Nature of Things: Exploration in the Natural WorldMixed Media Artworks by the Artists of Open Hearts Art Center Join us for the opening evening on April 16 from 5 to 7 PM at the Open Hearts Art Center gallery - 217 Coxe Ave. in Asheville, NC.