The Jackson County Arts Association will hold an artist reception as part of  “Sylva After Dark” from 6 p.m. to 9.m., June 8, at Gallery 1.

At the event, visitors can walk through the streets of Sylva and enjoy a night of arts, dining, music, refreshments, shopping and more. The reoccurring event is held during the first Friday of each month from May to December.

Gallery 1 will have an exhibit called, “The Peep Show: New Works for Spring,” where the public can enjoy light refreshments as they meet artists Tim Lewis, Robert Clayton, Perry Kelly, Joe Meigs, Daniel Murch, Tadashi Torii, Corina Pia and Jim Smythe. The gallery will also display artistic expressions from participants of the recent “Healing the Heart through Art” class.

828.337.3468.