Turning Art ~ (turningart.com) – May 5th, 2012 – Present
Turning Art is a Fine Art website ~ with a twist. Representing a hand selected group of artists from all over the United States, Turning Art allows you, the buyer, to: rent a print, buy a print, or even buy the original. Whether you are a new or accomplished art buyer, Turning Art allows you to select from hundreds of art works from virtually all genres from a multitude of both emerging and established fine artists.
Goldworks Gallery ~ Asheville, NC – Jan 25, 2012 – Present
Current installation of approximately 12-16+ of Matthew Zedler’s works representing Geometric and Expressive abstract and surrealist pieces. Show may vary, and will rotate quarterly. This installation allows the viewer – buyer choices of various sizes and price ranges. Goldworks Gallery, at 18 Wall Street in Asheville, NC, is a long standing and well established art gallery (and jeweler). They carry a wide selection of fine artisan crafted jewelry, and as well fine art, for many years now in both D.T. Asheville, NC and D.T. Chapel Hill, NC.
M.C.A.C. (Madison County Arts Council) Invitational Art Show Special: “Me, Myself & I” – July 1 – 31st, 2011
Local and regional artists are selected to create artwork (in their own style) depicting aspects of themselves & inner self. A wide variety of styles and mediums to be shown. Show runs during the entire month of July at the Madison Count Art Council, in Marshall, NC. Admission is free.
Blue Plum Festival & NFA’s ~ Johnson City, TN – June 3rd-5th, 2011
The Music and Artwork are at the heart of this Festival. Specializing in Americana artists, the Festival has become one of the highlights on artist’s calendars. Artists such as Doc Watson, Nickel Creek, Sam Bush, the everybodyfields, The Subdudes, Drew Emmitt Band and Goose Creek Symphony have made appearances throughout the years. Bringing regional and national artists to the Festival has increased the attendance at the event and the numbers have grown to over 80,000 people.
Many of my works will be shown, and will be available for sale – in all sizes and price ranges. Special works brought especially for this festival. All available at Nelson’s Fine Art Gallery during the entire weekend.
M.C.A.C. (Madison County Arts Council) Spring Art Festival ~ May & June, 2011
Exhibit in celebration of the Marshall Art Festival, Saturday – May 7th. A temporary exhibit of over 12 works will be available for viewing and purchase at the MCAC, running into June 2011.
North Carolina Visitor Center ~ Year Long Installation (This visitor center is located just North of Mars Hill, NC) Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
This was a year long display from several local artists & craftspeople, which included works from local modern artist & contemporary painter Matthew Zedler. This show presented a great sampling of local art selected from several Madison County painters, woodworkers, potters, jewelers and more. The show ran for the entire 2010 calendar year. The viewing area was located in the main commons area of this beautiful NC Visitor Center. This particular NC visitor center is located just North of Mars Hill, NC, and is directly off of Highway 26 West as you head towards Johnson City, TN.
Fall Art Show ~ Nelson’s Fine Art gallery – 1st Fri., Sept. 2010 (Johnson City, TN)
Various local and non-local contemporary works, part of the 1st Friday event series in Johnson City, TN. Well over a thousand will be previewed including works by myself and others during this wonderful Fall event. 1st Friday’s run Spring through Fall in downtown J.C, TN.
Permanent Exhibition & Sale of Works at Nelson’s Fine Art Gallery ~ Currently Running ~ Started Fall of 2009
A permanent exhibition of my work has now been established at NFAG. I will be keeping a body of 10-15 pieces (minimum) there at all times for viewing and for sale. Works not sold will be rotated monthly so as to always allow the public new pieces to view and purchase. Stop by NFAG anytime during normal business hours and see what’s new to view and purchase from a large collection of unique and cutting edge works by myself and many other local and regional artists. (Visit NFAG to get directions and hours of operation).
Art Installation at Aesthetic Gallery ~ D.T. Asheville, NC – Spring 2009
A fine art painting collection was installed during the month of January 2009 at the Aesthetic Gallery, located at 6 College Street in downtown Asheville, NC. The show & sale of about 16 varying sized works ran at A.G. for approximately four (4) months until April of 2009.
Matt Zedler Art Show at Nelson’s Fine Art gallery – Fri., Sept. 4th, September 2008 (Johnson City, TN)
“The Abstracts of Fall”
Over 15 pieces of mine, along with several fine works from local/regional artist’s Susan Kummer and Andrea Michel were shown during this event. This show was dubbed “The Abstracts of Fall”, and the event fell on the 1st Friday of September 2009 in the heart of D.T. Johnson City, TN. Dick Nelson, the owner of NFAG (and an all-around great guy) provided a successful event as always during this September installment of Johnson City’s 1st Friday art-walk series. The Johnson City art-walk series runs Spring through Fall of each year. The D.T. – J.C. streets are closed to road traffic during these events do to large turnouts. During this particular September show, over 600 stopped in to NFAG visit and view / purchase artwork. Feedback to the show was excellent and we look forward to more showings at NFAG in the future.
Wolf Laurel Juried Artist Series - Fall 2008
The Wolf Laurel Fall Art Show runs fairly late in the year and is a juried art representation. Local artist’s are selected and represented at the main lodge -dining hall area which sits near the top of the Wolf Laurel community. W. L. is an established community (since 1965) that rests at over 5,000 feet of elevation in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. The show draws interest from both residents and invitees and is a great showcase for local talent. Matt Zedler was asked to show some of his work during the 2008 show.
Weaverville Juried Art Festival – Fall 2008
The Weaverville “Art in Autumn” Festival is a juried art show that runs one Saturday during the first part of September every year. Artists and craftspeople are hand selected by the local arts council to be represented for this show. NewZart Gallery & Studio was one of those selected in 2008 and represented several fine works from artist’s Matt Zedler and Susan Kummer.
Additionally, Z-Croak’s, LLC, a N. C. based Sunglass & Eyeglass manufacturer, boasting all products are “Handmade in the U.S.A.”, was also represented at the festival by NewZart G & S. (Mr. Zedler and Ms. Kummer are the principals in this company). With great vision and hard work Z-Croak’s, LLC was formed and created in 2007. The company offers a highly unique line of durable and practical alternatives to the common and boring everyday eye & sunglass holder market. You can contact Matt Zedler for further information about the entire Z-Croak’s product line and as well Z-Croak dealer opportunities.
In the end, after a long and busy day with magnificent turn-out, good sales and great weather made the 2008 Weaverville “Art in Autumn” festival a complete success.
Marshall Art Festival – Spring 2008
As always, wonderful weather and a great turn-out prevailed to make the 2008 Marshall Art’s Festival a total success! The festival runs on a Saturday every year, usually during the middle of May. NewZart Gallery & Studio was well represented by showing selected works from artist’s Matt Zedler and Susan Kummer. The Marshall Festival is a consistent good time with a wide variety of art’s & craft’s on display, wonderful regional food selections, live music and fun for the entire family.
M.C.A.C. (Madison County Arts Council) Art Show ~ May – June 2007
Selected pieces of Matt Zedler’s work were selected from the NewZart Gallery and Studio and represented at the M.C.A.C. (Madison County Art’s Council). The showing ran during the months of May & June of 2007.
Zuma’s Coffee Shop, Marshall, NC ~ May & July 2007
Feedback was excellent during both showings at Zuma’s Coffee Shop in Marshall, NC. Matt Zedler showed a variety of his works at Zuma’s during the last two weeks May, 2007 and additionally for the entire month of July, 2007.
