My latest work is on display at Piola in Chapel Hill, N.C. from November 10th through January 7th, 2012. Piola is known for their gourmet pizza and fabulous salads, if I do say so myself! Come join us Wednesday, November 16th from 5-7 p.m. for the opening cocktail reception. This event is free and open to the public. Piola Chapel Hill, 1101 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

Katie will exhibit her latest work in the beautiful Castalia at Meadowmont in Chapel Hill, N.C. from August 1- October 29, 2011. The opening reception will be held Friday, August 5, 5-7:30 p.m., 301 W. Barbee Chapel Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Wine is generously provided by Studio 91 fine art gallery and wine bar. Studio 91 represents Katie's art year-round in Chapel Hill.

Join me for a Vincent van Gogh class to learn how to create swirling movement and gorgeous texture in your next painting! We'll create our own versions of Vincent's "Starry Night" in the perfect summer evening acrylic class. Bring yourself, your beau, your best friend or your parent for an evening full of dazzlingly beautiful step-by-step art and lots of fun. Sunday evening, July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Colorshow gallery in Asheboro! (151 N. Fayetteville St.)

We're getting ready to have a blast at both Art Adventure and Young at Art camps at the Winston Salem Children's Museum this summer. Join the fun as we sculpt explorers, make hot air balloons, paint with "clouds" and more! To register for camp and to learn more, please visit the Children's Museum of Winston Salem and register today!

On Friday, January 14 from 5-8 p.m., I'll be painting on site at Studio 91 Gallery and Wine Bar in Chapel Hill. Come say hi and enjoy a delicious glass of your favorite wine with me.

Join us for wine, hors d'oeuvres and beautiful paintings on Thursday, Nov. 11th, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Susan Rizzi and Phyllis Lancaster of Triad Financial Advisors. Meet us on the 5th floor terrace of 333 N. Greene St.

Do you want to learn to paint but don't have the time or the space? Try Art after Dark with Katie! Enjoy a light dinner at the artist's home followed by a step-by-step oil painting. You'll walk away with a framed mini-masterpiece and fresh painting skills!

Art after Dark includes:
light dinner
glass of wine
step-by-step painting instructions
project supplies and a frame

Friday, November 5th, 6:30-10 p.m.
Learn to paint one of Katie's signature bluebirds at her new studio!
3022 Lake Forest Dr., Greensboro, N.C., 27408
Cost: $110 (Payment must be received in advance to reserve your spot)

To register, contact the artist at 912.704.3637, or katie.elane.wall@gmail.com. Guests may bring their own brushes and paints if they choose, but space is limited to 5 adults. Please make checks out to "Katie Wall Art."

Katie Wall Art will be featured in the art market of Chapel Hill's Festifall on October 3, 2010. Festival hours are Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Join us for a high-quality art event showcasing the latest N.C. talent. Katie will display her most recent oil landscapes. For more information about the festival, including directions, visit the Festifall web site.

I am thrilled to offer a brand new series of summer classes for children with special needs. Special needs classes are for students who enjoy drawing, painting and playing with clay. Talent is not necessary, but is certainly welcome. The only requirement is a desire to play, learn and have fun! We realize that every child has different skills and needs and we are here to celebrate those with projects tailored to each individual.

Each lesson is $25.00 with all supplies included. We ask that one caretaker or parent stay with each student to enjoy the experience and help with the art projects.

Thursday afternoons, 1-2:30 p.m. at The Art House, 600 N. Church St., Greensboro, NC. To reserve a spot, please e-mail Katie.

Beginning Saturday, June 26, my work will appear in The Depot gallery of Gaston County Museum of Art and History in Dallas, N.C.! The work will feature new oil paintings and will be exhibited through July 26, 2010.

A dense blanket concealing reality, the fog softens rugged landscape and makes the tree line both familiar and romantic in its whispers of gray and blue. The restrained quiet of fog, begs for a voice. Katie Wall Podracky’s latest landscape paintings explore the subtle color shifts of misty mornings and the voice of soft fog. Join us as we celebrate the change from winter to spring with beautiful paintings and poetry.
Opening reception with the artist, Friday, May 14th, 5-8p.m.
For more information, visit Circa Gallery at 150 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro, N.C. or e-mail Katie.

Hey look! I'm in the Greensboro News and Record section on "Meet an Artist!"

Join us for an indulgent evening of original art, artisan chocolates, and exquisite jewelry Saturday, November 14th from 3-6 p.m. at Loco for Coco, 1420 D, Westover Terrace, across from Lucky 32 restaurant. We are teaming up to bring you the ultimate indulgences to delight your senses and give you a head-start on your holiday shopping. Come satisfy your sweet tooth while you savor the colorful eye-candy of Katie Wall Art

Dive into the intensity of the season with Katie Wall Podracky’s vibrant landscapes featuring the glorious fall foliage of North Carolina. You can almost feel the warmth radiate from her canvasses of red, yellow and cinnamon colors. These comforting scenes will make you want to curl up in an arm-chair with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite book. Each painting can turn a space from ordinary to extraordinary just in time for your holiday entertaining.

Great news! I've just built my very first Etsy shop online. If that gets your juices flowing, bookmark me there at www.katiewallart.etsy.com.

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