Date: Oct. 21, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cassie Ehrenberg, Iron Horse Arts District Project Manager, at (949) 295-7018, or info@ironhorsedistrict.org
Chelsey Neville Featured in November Pop-Up Art
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HOLDREGE – The art of Chelsey Neville of rural Holdrege will be featured in the Iron Horse Arts District’s November pop-up art gallery.
An Artist Meet & Greet Reception is planned from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Lost Way Brewery, 614 3 rd Ave. in Holdrege. Neville’s art will be featured at the brewery throughout November. The public is invited to attend to meet Neville and enjoy light refreshments.
Neville specializes in acrylic paintings that embody pastoral and rural scenes. One of her paintings earned first place in the professional landscapes category at the 2024 Nebraska State Fair.
“My art is meant to embody a simpler, country spirit,” Neville said. “I prefer painting comforting, utilitarian items and objects reminiscent of a rustic or cottage sensibility. I am drawn to pastoral scenes, and while every landscape has its own charm and challenges, I am enticed by the beauty of a wide, sprawling Nebraska sky. I especially love a cloud-speckled sky, whose play of shadows and light on a countryside illuminates golden patches of earth.”
Neville and her husband live on an acreage in Holdrege with their four daughters. She is a selftaught artist who has always had a passion for art and painting.
“Time is lost when painting, and it recharges me,” she said.
Acrylic on canvas is her preferred medium but she also uses watercolors.
“I’m always striving to improve and add a level of realism, while still maintaining a degree of romanticism,” she said.
Neville will also be leading a Pumpkin Paint-Along from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for children in grades 1-6 at the Holdrege Public Library. Registration is limited to 15 participants.
There is no fee for the class, but freewill donations are appreciated. Cookies and refreshments will be provided. Register at https://tinyurl.com/pumpkin-paint-along.
The Iron Horse Arts District is also hosting a Fall-Themed Pop-Up Gallery at the Holdrege Public Library from Nov. 5-25. The opening night reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Holdrege Public Library.
A call for winter-themed art is due Nov. 15 for a pop-up gallery in December.
The Iron Horse Arts District is also hosting a Barn Quilt Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 26, with Artistic Innovations. It will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Holdrege Public Library. Advance registration is required by visiting ironhorseartsdistrict.org.
For more information on any of these events, visit ironhorseartsdistrict.org or contact project manager Cassie Ehrenberg at info@ironhorsedistrict.org.
