During the event, three new model homes will be unveiled by MorningStar Homes and Homes by Dickerson, as well as the Villas by M/I Homes. David Weekley Homes will also be introducing its latest floor plans during the event.
As you visit each model home, be sure to register for a chance to win one of five pieces of artwork by Elaine O’Neil, this month's featured artist. One of the lucky winners will receive the grand prize - a beautiful textile art piece that Elaine will personally customize for their home (see Newland's website for details). Make sure you’re here at 4 pm to meet Elaine as well as a representative of the Chatham County Arts Council.
In addition to meeting the newest builders and touring the model homes, be sure to stroll over to Briar Patch Park between 1 pm and 3 pm for some free ice cream provided by Maple View Farms. In addition to checking out the new community garden that was installed earlier this week, you'll have a chance to see the unveiling of the latest piece of community art, Metamorphis—a large metal environmental sculpture by North Carolina Artist Grace Cathey.
Cathey's sculpture was the winner of the Jackson County Green Energy Park annual sculpture competition in 2009. The sculpture is made of cor-ten steel and is interpretive of the metamorphosis of a butterfly from chrysalis to caterpillar to winged beauty.
