Popular North Carolina Watercolor Artist William Mangum Opening Show with a Live Painting Performance Fuquay-Varina, NC (Jan. 27, 2013) — Fuquay-Varina’s Ashley 's Art Gallery hosts North Carolina artist and conservationist, William Mangum, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 9th from 3pm – 5:30pm. This spectacular reception debuts Mangum’s newest premier original watercolor paintings, limited editions, along with, his most recent book “North Carolina Beautiful". “We’re thrilled to have William Mangum back in our gallery to discuss his awesome collection of new paintings featuring some of North Carolina's most stunning landmarks and landscapes ,” says gallery owner Rick Mullen, “in addition, William has offered to put on a live painting demonstration revealing his painting techniques. " The reception is free and open to the public. Also, in an effort to help keep our community improving, the gallery will hold a silent auction for a framed "Best Friends" William Mangum print, it portrays a casual collection of beautiful pottery in Ben Owen's studio at Seagrove. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Revitalization Association. Since 1999, this superb non-profit group has provided assistance to the business and residential historic districts of our town.