Steelville Arts Council’s latest addition to Main Street is Gallery Zeke, named for the famous artist Zeke Estep. A big idea sparked by a local artist Gary Ferd Sanders in the small town of Steelville. Though Steelville is a modest town, the vision for the community is not. With the help of dedicated locals, great dreams are realized. The gallery was completed by many volunteers who not only donated materials, but their time and labor as well. Not to be pigeon-holed as a camping and rafting community, Steelville is committed to developing an art community that rivals areas like the Central-West End, and the community is succeeding. Gallery Zeke is an extension of Yadkin Creek Mercantile, a shop that supports local artists and their works. At Gallery Zeke, exhibits will come to life and expose various art mediums to the public. In addition, STARCO, the Steelville Arts Council, supports the visual arts by offering education and artists retreats. Information can be found on their website http://www.steelvilleartscouncil.org/.
Carol Ann Yeary posing next to her portrait at Gallery Zeke
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