Savannah Artist Maxx Feist and Gallery 2424 Host Art Show to Support Disaster-Stricken Asheville Artists

Gallery 2424 and Savannah Artist Maxx Feist will be hosting the “It’s a Small World” fundraiser exhibition for one weekend only December 13th through December 15th, 2024.  They are calling for local artists to donate pieces to support Asheville artists in need.

The event, held at 2424 Drayton Street, will be selling handmade pieces donated by local artists with all proceeds going directly to the Asheville artists or a nonprofit supporting them. The artists in Ashville rely on the annual holiday tourism boom, which has been devastated by Hurricane Helene’s destruction in western North Carolina.

Along with Gallery 2424’s donation of its event space, local artists are being asked to donate pieces to go up for sale with 100% of the gross proceeds donated to Ashville artists. The focus of this event is on small art – perfect for gifting this holiday season.

This aid-focused fundraiser is the passion project of Maxx Feist, a native of Asheville who now lives in Savannah. Feist’s 20-year residency in Asheville gave them time to bond and work with many of the artists who are now impacted. Having begun their painting career in Asheville, Feist understands how much the local economy affects these artists’ livelihoods.

 “This winter will be very difficult for artists,” says Feist. “This will only work if the Savannah community shows up to contribute.”

The opening reception is on Friday, December 13th from 5pm-9pm and gallery hours for the weekend will be Saturday, December 14th from 12pm-5pm and Sunday, December 15th from 12pm-4pm.