Frog Level will soon find a new art gallery among its ranks when Gallery 262 opens Friday, Jan. 21.

The gallery will feature artists from around the region, exhibiting in a variety of media, from watercolor and acrylic to mixed media and photography.  

The gallery is the brainchild of Aaron Stone, who is also its owner, who is putting on a grand opening event this Friday to herald the birth of the space.

The opening will feature not only the works on display, but music by Lady C, coffee roasted by the gallery’s Frog Level neighbor Panacea, locally brewed beers, wines’ from Bosu’s and culinary offerings from the Old Stone Inn’s Chef Terry.

Visitors will also get the chance to take home a piece of original art with a drawing to be held at 8:30.

The event runs from 7 to 10 on Friday, Jan. 21, at 262 Depot Street in Waynesville. For more information contact Aaron Stone at 828.452.6100.