Wilkes Art Gallery Opening Reception

Opening Reception For Ward Nichols Exhibit 

Wilkes County Gazette photo by Valerie Jeanne Hynson

On April 17, 2026, the Wilkes Art Gallery will be opening a new exhibit for artist Ward Nichols entitled “From Reality to Realism, a Lifetime Perspective”. 

This event will include refreshments. There will also be jazz music provided by Todd Wright. The reception is being held between 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm. The exhibit will be on display until June 17, 2026. 

The Wilkes Art Gallery is located in North Wilkesboro, NC. The street co-named C Street / Ward Nichols Way will be closed off. 

Art Gallery Reception Honoring Ward Nichols

The Wilkes Art Gallery located in North Wilkesboro, NC held an opening night exhibition reception on Friday, May 19. The Gallery has a new exhibit entitled, Of  Wit and Wisdom. This exhibition will be on display from May 19 through June 30. 

The evening honored local artist Ward Nichols for his life achievement in artwork. His work includes paintings and magazine collages. The commissioners of North Wilkesboro approved of conaming C Street with the honorary name Ward Nichols Way.

 

Music was provided by Todd Wright along with hor d’oeuvres and refreshments. The weather cooperated. The street was partially closed to allow for the festivities to be held outdoors. The exhibit also features the art of Adam Kahn, Keegan Watson, and Tom Acosta. 

C Street has been conamed Ward Nichols Way. 

Wilkes County Gazette photo by Valerie Jeanne Hynson.

C Street / Ward Nichols Way
Wilkes County Gazette photo by Valerie Jeanne Hynson.