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Fayetteville is a place where cultures and perspectives intersect. This exhibit features works that blend materials, meanings, and memories from artists in Fayetteville and surrounding areas. These artists use their works to explore themes of connection, heritage, and lived experience. Multi offers a visual reflection of the community’s grit, movement, and cultural vibrancy through works that reflect complexity and a richness of layered identity.
Facets is a creative investigation that invites viewers to experience our city through the eyes of artists. Fayetteville does not have a singular identity; it is a community of coming and going, old and new, exciting movement and reflective pause. The artworks in this rotating exhibit encompass the ever-changing aspects of Fayetteville while embracing the connections that unite us all.
The first rotation, Multi (Mixed Media), features artists from Fayetteville and surrounding areas whose pieces blend materials, meanings, and memories to explore themes of connection, heritage, and lived experience. Paintings, collages, textiles, sculptures, and digital media reflect the community’s grit, movement, and layered identity. The second rotation, Reality in Totality (Photography) positions photography as both a mirror and a map, capturing moments, connections, and revealing the unseen. This collection showcases regional photographers whose work speaks to everyday life, the weight of history, and the personal narratives that shape Fayetteville’s community. Together, these rotating exhibitions transform the Fayetteville Regional Airport from a point of departure into a space for reflection, connection, and artistic appreciation.

Emergent - Beverly Henderson
About the Arts Council’s Exhibition
The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is proud to present ongoing exhibition opportunities at the Fayetteville Regional Airport, a dynamic public space that welcomes thousands of travelers each month. Our exhibits aim to celebrate the creativity and cultural richness of our region by showcasing diverse works from artists across all disciplines and career stages. These exhibitions reflect our commitment to presenting high-quality, accessible art experiences in unexpected places, connecting residents and visitors alike to the power of the arts. Through thoughtfully curated displays, we seek to highlight the stories, perspectives, and artistic excellence that define our creative community.

Inhale Blue Lite - Katey Morrill
About the Fayetteville Regional Airport
As a proud gateway to our community, Fayetteville Regional Airport offers travelers a welcoming and convenient experience rooted in Southern hospitality. Serving as a hub for both business and leisure travel, the airport connects passengers to major destinations while showcasing the unique character of Fayetteville and Cumberland County. With recent upgrades and ongoing investments in passenger services, our terminal also serves as a platform for local culture, highlighting the talent, diversity, and creativity that make our region special. We’re excited to collaborate with the Arts Council to bring inspiring, locally curated exhibitions to our space and to share the spirit of Fayetteville with every traveler who passes through.

Mr. Mueller - John Michael Winstead
About the Curator:
Collyn Strother, a Fayetteville native and curator with experience presenting exhibitions and projects across the region, including work with the Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland Co.
and Gallery13. Facets celebrates the city that shaped me, highlighting the talent, stories, and perspectives of local artists.
Like the many faces of a gem, each rotation reveals a different facet of our community’s identity, its culture, history, and creativity, showing how individual narratives come together
to form a vibrant, connected whole. Through two six-month rotations, the exhibition explores the layers that make Fayetteville a dynamic and evolving place, inviting both local residents and traveling viewers to engage with the city and its artists in a meaningful way.

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Between Two Hills
By Katey Morril | www.kateymorrill.com
Painted paper on toned canvas
12” x 12”
2023
$300
Artist statement:
My collages and paintings visually reclaim what has been lost over time. Through a variety of mediums, including ink, watercolor and acrylic paint, I guide the viewer through my memories of what I no longer have; prominently focused on my mom and my childhood home. I examine both the physical and intangible characteristics of my personal connection to people, places and things. I represent these concepts in abstract representations of memories that explore concepts of remembrance and the ephemeral nature of existence.
These works are created from memory, reference, and observation. I use colors that are specific to an actual object and person, while simultaneously emphasizing the immaterial specificity of a feeling attached to a memory through an arbitrary palette. The compositions combine dichotomies of space through the layering of patterns with central themes and objects; they evoke contemplation, introspection, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. I want to convey the transient nature of memory and its ability to recover lost people, places and perceptions.
description of piece:
Through painted paper and collage, this collage captures the emotional weight of losing my home to foreclosure, seen from the inside of a tent looking out. The view frames the house as something once familiar but now distant, symbolizing both loss and displacement. Layered images evoke memories of comfort now replaced by uncertainty. The contrast between the structure of the house and the fragility of the tent highlights the stark shift in stability and belonging.

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Inhale Blue Lite
By Katey Morril | www.kateymorrill.com
Ink and watercolor on watercolor paper.
10” x 10”
2024
$200
Artist statement:
My collages and paintings visually reclaim what has been lost over time. Through a variety of mediums, including ink, watercolor and acrylic paint, I guide the viewer through my memories of what I no longer have; prominently focused on my mom and my childhood home. I examine both the physical and intangible characteristics of my personal connection to people, places and things. I represent these concepts in abstract representations of memories that explore concepts of remembrance and the ephemeral nature of existence.
These works are created from memory, reference, and observation. I use colors that are specific to an actual object and person, while simultaneously emphasizing the immaterial specificity of a feeling attached to a memory through an arbitrary palette. The compositions combine dichotomies of space through the layering of patterns with central themes and objects; they evoke contemplation, introspection, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. I want to convey the transient nature of memory and its ability to recover lost people, places, and perceptions.
description of piece:
This watercolor merges the visual of my mom’s fatal brain aneurysm with the drifting forms of her cigarette smoke. The angular lines of smoke blend into the composition, representing both her presence and her fading. Cool blue tones are used intentionally to pull away from the warmth of the smoke, creating a tension between life and loss. The piece captures a moment of transformation, where beauty and grief intertwine.

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Sticks and Stones
By Jessica Bravo | Instagram
Acrylic on wood panel with craft sticks and craft wood panel
16” x 20”
2025
$600
Artist statement:
I am a self-taught artist specializing in oil and acrylic painting, using art as a way to express my personal experiences and emotions. Every piece I create is a reflection of my journey—translating thoughts, feelings, and untold stories onto canvas. My hope is that someone sees my work and feels a sense of connection, like they’re not alone in what they’re going through. Art is my passion and my voice, and through it, I strive to make others feel seen, understood, and inspired.
description of piece:
It’s strange how the words meant to break us are the ones that linger the longest — not to destroy us, but to shape us. It’s the harsh voices that echo in our minds, yet somehow, they become the foundation of our resilience.

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Grace She Was
By Joan C. Blackwell | Facebook
Mixed media, ink, acrylic, lace, embellishments, on canvas
24" x 24" x 2"
2023
$575
Artist statement:
After retiring from a career of many years as a Department of Defense classified management analyst in northern Virginia, Joan C. Blackwell, Lumbee Tribe member, returned to her roots in Lumberton, North Carolina. She completed a masters in art teaching at the University of North Carolina in Pembroke, N.C., where she formerly earned her bachelor’s degree. As a recognized, distinguished artist in the Lumbee Tribe community, she was featured often in newspapers and on television. She has conducted art workshops for several National Art Education Association events across the United States and continues to offer art classes and events in her Lumbee community. Her work has been shown in numerous solo art gallery exhibitions, public collections, private collections and international clients. Check out Joan’s website, https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-joan-blackwell
description of piece:
The artwork presents a striking combination of textures and contrasts, featuring a central figure rendered with a cool blue tone that stands out against a warm gold background. The intricacy in the depiction of floral elements, particularly the voluminous golden flowers adorning the figure's head and the detailing of pearls, brings a sense of opulence and elegance. The choice of color juxtaposes the softness of the flowers and pearls with the starkness of the blue-toned portrait, creating a vivid focal point. The textured gold backdrop, interspersed with patches of other hues, adds depth and richness, while ornate patterns in the corners introduce an element of mystery and ornamentation. The artwork successfully evokes a sense of luxury and refinement representing Princess Grace of Monaco. The use of mixed media is commendable, as it enriches the piece with both tactile and visual layers. The harmony between the bold color palette and the delicate embellishments demonstrates a keen awareness of balance, ensuring that no element overwhelms the other.

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The Flapper Lady
By Joan C. Blackwell | Facebook
Ink, acrylic, lace, embellishments on canvas
18” x 24”
2023
$575
Artist statement:
After retiring from a career of many years as a Department of Defense classified management analyst in northern Virginia, Joan C. Blackwell, Lumbee Tribe member, returned to her roots in Lumberton, North Carolina. She completed a masters in art teaching at the University of North Carolina in Pembroke, N.C., where she formerly earned her bachelor’s degree. As a recognized, distinguished artist in the Lumbee Tribe community, she was featured often in newspapers and on television. She has conducted art workshops for several National Art Education Association events across the United States and continues to offer art classes and events in her Lumbee community. Her work has been shown in numerous solo art gallery exhibitions, public collections, private collections and international clients. Check out Joan’s website, https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-joan-blackwell
description of piece:
The artwork presents a striking combination of textures and contrasts, featuring a central figure rendered with a cool blue tone that stands out against a warm gold background. The intricacy in the depiction of floral elements, particularly the voluminous golden flowers adorning the figure's head and the detailing of pearls, brings a sense of opulence and elegance. The choice of color juxtaposes the softness of the flowers and pearls with the starkness of the blue-toned portrait, creating a vivid focal point. The textured gold backdrop, interspersed with patches of other hues, adds depth and richness, while ornate patterns in the corners introduce an element of mystery and ornamentation. The artwork successfully evokes a sense of luxury and refinement representing Princess Grace of Monaco. The use of mixed media is commendable, as it enriches the piece with both tactile and visual layers. The harmony between the bold color palette and the delicate embellishments demonstrates a keen awareness of balance, ensuring that no element overwhelms the other.

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Mr. Mueller
By John Michael Winstead | Facebook
Repurposed scrap metal pieces. Pieces created by using parts of an old singer sowing machine and stainless-steel gas grill.
42" x 24"
2024
$3000
Artist statement:
In 2015, I realized that God gifted me with a talent that I could make sculptures out of repurposed scrap metal. I give God the credit for this gift that I get to share with others.
These are handmade metal sculptures from repurposed metal and glass including some paint applied.
description of piece:
Mr. Mueller was cut and formed to create a whimsical sculpture of a gentleman performing balancing acts on a unicycle

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Dialectical Reconciliation
By Angelica Golindano | Instagram
(Acrylic, collage, oil pastel and more) on canvas.
36” x 36” x 1”
2025
$Not For Sale
Artist statement:
Reconciliation: A Contemplative Voyage
I was exhausted from hauling an internal sarcophagus filled with conflict, childhood and military sexual trauma, and survivor’s guilt, so I dug out the dirt with therapy, journaling, and yoga.
My intention is a compassionate reconnection with my inner self and my outward projection. I start by meditating on tension and identity, analyzing the meaning through sketches and reflections, and planning visual narratives for two- and/or three-dimensional space. I invite viewers to feel the heaviness, and more importantly, the liberation I felt in processing trauma.
I access a full spectrum of color relationships—spanning nature, expression, and fantasy with phthalo and ultramarine blue, magenta and cadmium red, primary yellow and ochre, and transparent mixing white. Larger surfaces and tools let me express myself with performative sweeps of loose marks. I sculpt form, depth, and atmosphere by pushing and pulling values and chromatic intensity in each layer. For a dramatic emphasis on light and mood, I rely on the psychology of hues and chiaroscuro.
Observed and imagined characters in natural environments take flight from landscape to portrait to still life. Showing hints of my subconscious via symbolism and emotion.
description of piece:
The artist reflected on her retirement from the U.S. Army. This double portrait, inspired by “Las Dos Fridas” by Frida Kahlo, conveys the moment she accepted her psychological transformation. She embodies the feminine and the masculine, the Venezuelan-born American patriot, and the poetic wisdom earned through Service and the arts.

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Connected
By Iesha ford | Facebook
Acrylic, velvet, hair, ribbon, beads on canvas
36" x 24"
2025
$1200
Artist statement:
My name is Iesha Ford, a mixed media taino artist based in NC with a love of color and portraits. My work is often inspired by nature, personal experience, and my heritage.
description of piece:
This piece honors the deep ties between culture, land, and family. Set against a vibrant sunset, three Native women face the horizon, their backs turned in quiet unity. Each wears a velvet yoke representing the Three Sisters crops—corn, squash, and beans—representing nourishment and interdependence. Their hair reflects the colors of the sky, with braided strands sewn directly onto the canvas and bound by a shared ribbon, connecting them in spirit and lineage. At the base of each braid is a beaded rosette, grounding them in tradition. The women represent the strength and beauty of Tuscarora culture—and the enduring bond I share with my three daughters.

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Paratrooper
By Desiree Sterbini | Artsonthegreenway.org
Oil Pastels, Colored Pencils , Ebony Pencils on Colourfix paper
18” x 27”
2025
$Not For Sale
description of piece:
“Paratrooper”is a mixed media portrait layered with small strokes and smudges of oil pastels , colored and ebony pencils. The mediums are blended together on a sanded, toothy Colourfix paper with paper stumps ,tortillons, cloth and fingers.
My intent is to salute Fayetteville's military, specifically the 82nd Airborne and paratroopers and to honor my father CSM Edward L Johnson’s journey, inner strength, focus and resilience as a career US Army soldier.

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Portrait of Betye Saar
By Damien Mathis | Dmathisphere.com
Waterbased oils, acrylics, resin
53" x 29"
2023
$6400
Artist statement:
Art is History

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Self-embrace
By Angela Michelle Stout | Facebook
Acrylic and variegated metal leaf
20" x 30"
2023
$2200
Artist statement:
Angela M. Stout is a contemporary Acrylic Painter, Printmaker, and Sculptor living in Broadway, North Carolina. She is a Visual Arts Teacher with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Arts from Fayetteville State University. Angela Stout considers herself a generalist, although portrait painting is her greatest passion. Her work is centered around emotion and the human condition.
description of piece:
Social commentary on the emotional pain we face alone under our masks.

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Everyday a Star is Born
By Carlos Tolentino | Facebook
Bleach and Ink on fabric
60" X 48"
2023
$Not for Sale
Artist statement:
Carlos Tolentino, an artist hailing from Fayetteville, North Carolina, is known for his exceptional skills in realism and portraiture. Additionally, he has pioneered the use of the bleach medium, offering a unique touch to his creations. This addition to his artistic repertoire allows him to craft striking and dynamic pieces that capture the contrast of highlights and shadows in ways traditional mediums cannot.
Extensively honing his craft for many years, Carlos's work has graced galleries across the United States. His attention to detail and resourceful craftsmanship, as reflected in his saying "creating something out of nothing," have earned him numerous accolades and recognition in art and the tattoo community. He is deeply passionate about his work, taking great pride in creating art that is both admirable and meaningful. Inspired by the world around him and the emotions that come from those experiences, he constantly strives to capture the beauty and complexity of the human experience in his art.
description of piece:
Portrait of American rapper J. Cole. One of many portraits of the native to honor his success and respect for his lyrical accomplishments.

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Homage to Al Loving
By Dwight Smith
Watercolor collage
30" x 40"
2012
$2000
Artist statement:
My interest in mixed media painting, watercolor collage and drawing are influenced by the materials, surfaces, and scale. Textural elements and qualities of sand, soil, glue, and other resources add tactile textural surfaces in some works contribute to the additive and subtractive developments of my visual practice. The physical application of resources with my hands and splattering textural elements onto unrelated surfaces is part of my process to see how they integrate into forms.

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Yellow Stripe
By Dwight Smith
Silkscreen monoprint and watercolor
16" x 18"
2020
$500
Artist statement:
My interest in mixed media painting, watercolor collage and drawing are influenced by the materials, surfaces, and scale. Textural elements and qualities of sand, soil, glue, and other resources add tactile textural surfaces in some works contribute to the additive and subtractive developments of my visual practice. The physical application of resources with my hands and splattering textural elements onto unrelated surfaces is part of my process to see how they integrate into forms.

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Emergent
By Beverly Henderson | Instagram
Clay, concrete, granite
4’ x 24” x 24”
2023
$Not for Sale
Artist statement:
Art has been and continues to be a form of therapy for me, allowing me to leave the cares and stresses of everyday life outside the studio doors. I love the mess, the physical feel of the materials in my hands, the sense of abandon and losing all sense of time that can come over me when I get into the “zone”. Though at times generating ideas and creating art is a struggle, once begun, experimenting and exploring ideas and media, solving problems, figuring out how to make a process work in addition to the literal physicality of the work serve as a soothing balm, stilling the chaos that is my mind.
description of piece:
Inspiration is the strength of a woman.
Sculpture depicts a woman breaking through and emerging from solid granite covered in debris. She is stronger than stone.