Force of Nature—Paintings, Jewelry and Photography by Amy Benedict & Terri Haught
Throughout September At The Mason House Gallery
The Greeneville Arts Council has announced the opening of an exciting new exhibition by two well-known regional artists in the Mason House Gallery in the General Morgan Inn. Entitled “Force of Nature—Paintings, Jewelry and Photography,” the exhibition will open on September 1 and run through September 30, 2026
The gallery will host a special “Meet the Artists” reception on September 1, 5-7pm. Anyone who attends the opening reception will be able to take 10% off the price of any pieces they choose to acquire. Both Artists—Amy Benedict of Asheville, NC and Terri Haught —will be available to discuss the works of art. Live music will be provided.
Terri Haught, a Fine Arts graduate and former graphic designer, says she has been an artist for “as long as she can remember”. She discovered her love of jewelry while designing promotional pieces for a jewelry trade show. She is inspired by symmetry which is in all of nature and echoed in the faceting of gemstones. Combining complementary colors and crafting designs resulting in an unexpected one-of-a-kind piece.
Amy is a musician, dancer and oil painter drawing inspiration from the vibrancy and awe of nature as well as from the feeling from her favorite culinary flavors and memories of sharing a meal with friends and family. Amy currently has work displayed in Asheville as well as Robins on Roan in Johnson City TN. To get in touch with the artists: Amy Benedict-amyrbenedict@gmail.com.
Terri Haught: Finegems4@gmail.com
For more information on this or other exhibits, please contact Til Green, director of exhibitions, at 423-325366 or visit the Arts Council on Facebook or the website at thegreenevilleartscouncil@gmail.com.
The Mason House, at the corner of Depot and Main Streets, was constructed in 1889 by David P. Mason, Sr. Between the Mason House and businesses along Depot street was an alley that provided access from Depot Street to the rear of the Grand Central Hotel (currently the General Morgan Inn). In the early 1980s, renovation began that incorporated the two hotels and the alley. Since the renovation, the “alley” has been adapted for use as an art gallery, becoming the Mason House Gallery. Monthly art exhibits are sponsored by the Greeneville Arts Council and the General Morgan Inn. For information, please contact Til Green, director of exhibitions, 423-329-5366.
General Morgan Inn | 111 N Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 | (423) 787-1000
