I’m thrilled to invite you all to the Album Release Party for my collection, THE BAND. I will be debuting a 13-canvas artwork for the first time, as well as sharing another multi-panel painting installment, displaying some of my musical portraits that have been on view from Boone, NC to Brooklyn NY!

Come on down from 4-6PM at Four Corners Framing Gallery for a night of live music, light food and beverages, and lots of JOYFUL, energetic, vibrant artwork.

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony July 10 (5-7pm) for the Yadkin Arts Council 2026 Annual Judged & Juried Exhibition where
Lake Junaluska in Oil will be on display July 10 – August 28, 2026 in the Welborn Gallery and Red Wall Gallery as a celebration of some of the finest creativity in North Carolina.

After over a decade since I poured my last beer for Red Oak Brewery events, I’m elated to share that my painting Sunflower Maze in the Ten Acre Garden was selected by the incredibly talented Museum Curator Susan Harrell to be included in the very first open artist call exhibit with Hummin’ Bird Hall at the Griffith Art Museum

RECEPTION: Friday, July 10th, 2026, 6-9pm

Vote for one of my pieces Beacon Heights or O’Beautiful for the People Choice Award!

The 250th Exhibit is a themed exhibit that is a showcase featuring visual art, as inspired by the United States 250th birthday - the anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. The theme is up to the artist’s interpretation.

I’m thrilled to share that my painting, she’s still standing, a water media painting of a tree that survived Hurrican Helene in Asheville, was selected for the upcoming exhibit Look and See judged and juried exhibit with the Guild of Charlotte Artists, hosted at the Cain Center fo rthe Arts!

I’ll be painting LIVE in front of 158 On Main in Downtown Mooresville!

Join me for the June 20th edition of Mooresville Entertainment District Night presented by Waves Entertainment and 158 On Main.

I’m thrilled to share that my painting, She Lives in the Happy Trees, a water media painting of a Red Tailed Hawk, was selected for the upcoming exhibit Transformation with the Guild of Charlotte Artists, hosted at the Mint Museum!

2-5pm at Mooresville Arts

In this follow-up workshop, artist and content strategist Rachel J. Haungs focuses on simplifying the process of promoting your artwork—helping you build a sustainable, low-effort approach to showing up consistently online.

Join me at Four Corners Framing Gallery for another Gallery Crawl! I’ll be posted up in the window working on a piece for the upcoming launch of my collection – The Band.

Join us at the Appalachian Theatre on June 11 for a special reception leading into the High Country Jazz Festival!

I’m thrilled to share my musical portrait, Mary Lou Williams, was accepted into the juried exhibit, Art of Jazz with the Watauga Arts Council where it will be on display May 5–June 30.

I’m overjoyed to share that my paintings Jagged Tree 2 and Wedding Day at Nannies have been juried into the exhibit, Roots & Branches as a part of the annual Arts Mount Holly event!

Appalachian Echoes: Folklore, Landscape & Living Traditions
ARTIST RECEPTION April 10, 2026

NoCo ARTS presents Appalachian Echoes, a juried exhibition celebrating the rich cultural heritage, folklore, landscapes, and enduring folk traditions of the Appalachian region.

I’ll be painting LIVE in front of 158 On Main in Downtown Mooresville!

Join me for the May 23rd edition of Mooresville Entertainment District Night presented by Waves Entertainment and 158 On Main.

Part 1: Foundations for Showing Your Work

Mooresville Arts May 6 | 6–9pm

Learn how to document your work, build a professional press kit, and confidently apply to calls for art. Perfect for artists who want to get organized and start putting their work out into the world.

I’ll be painting a musical portrait LIVE Friday, April 24th 6-8pm at Mooresville Arts!

Mark your calendars for the first crawl of the year in Downtown Mooresville with 3 galleries for live artist demos, refreshments, and the opportunity to shop and support local artists!

Artist Talk with Rachel J Haungs — So You’re an Artist, Now What?

Be Prepared / Get Visible / Act Professional-ish

FREE Event! - RSVP Here

Bella Vista Sunset and Marigolds in the Ten Acre Garden have been included in the 2026 Home Grown exhibit—the Cain Center’s annual celebration of the vibrant creativity rooted right here in our community.

Join me in Goldston, NC with Broken Things Farm & Therapy for their first Community Day celebration! I will have some prints available for sale, a painting donated for auction to support the community at Broken Things, and facilitating a community mural painting project!

The 48th Annual SpringFest with Mooresviller Arts will be on display March 31st - May 14th, 2026, and included in the collection will be my two paintings, Resonator - The Band and Peachy Gladiolus! Join the reception Friday April 10th!

Appalachian Echoes: Folklore, Landscape & Living Traditions
ARTIST RECEPTION April 10, 2026

NoCo ARTS presents Appalachian Echoes, a juried exhibition celebrating the rich cultural heritage, folklore, landscapes, and enduring folk traditions of the Appalachian region.