Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon, NC
From artist colony to thriving craft destination Tryon Arts and...
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Lorraine Cathey Fiberworks
Hendersonville, NC
Growing up in an artistic family, it was only natural...
Highlander Gallery
Brasstown, NC
Historic creamery finds new life as a fine craft gallery...
Florence Thomas Art School
West Jefferson, NC
An school of excellence founded by a renowned Appalachian painter...
Penland School of Craft
Penland, NC
From weaving school to world-renowned craft designation Penland School of...
Dian Magie Pottery
Hendersonville, NC
If you have the chance to visit potter Dian Magie...
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
It may be higher learning but this folk school is...
Foothills Arts Center
Elkin, NC
For more than a century, Chatham Manufacturing Company in Elkin...
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Boone, NC
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is located on the grounds...
Toe River Arts Burnsville Gallery
Burnsville, NC
Featuring the finest crafts created in the Toe River Valley...
Firefly Craft Gallery
Flat Rock, NC
If you’re looking for craft that is “beautiful, inspiring, whimsical...
Cradle of Forestry
Pisgah Forest, NC
The Cradle of Forestry Historic Site near Brevard commemorates the...
Little River Gallery
Sparta, NC
Little River Gallery offers a selection of craft as unique...
Gallery 26
Murphy, NC
Featuring the original works of the Baerreis family Gallery 26...
Rotunda Gallery
Sylva, NC
Picture-pretty courthouse showcases local crafts in Sylva With 107 steps up...
Rob Withrow/Smoke in the Mountains Pottery
Brasstown, NC
He loves throwing the “big pots” of North Carolina folk...
Caldwell Arts Council
Lenoir, NC
Celebrating modern sculptures with annual festival The Caldwell Arts Council...
Marshall High Studios
Marshall, NC
Find studios with working artists on an island in the...
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Hayesville, NC
A fall celebration of Cherokee culture in Clay County The...
Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Society
Andrews, NC
The small town of Andrews welcomes you to its art...
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Asheville, NC
A short-lived college in the mountains, profound in influence, continues...
The Bascom: A Center for Visual Arts
Highlands, NC
Center salvaged from historic barns shares the snyergy of art...
Nantahala School for the Arts
Bryson City, NC
A deeply-embedded heritage arts program with a gallery to boot...
Benjamin Long Frescoes
Numerous towns, NC
The luminous, life-size Ben Long Frescoes created by world-famous fresco...
Folk School Fall Festival
Brasstown, NC
Celebrate the arts, music and dance of Appalachia each autumn...
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Robbinsville, NC
Built of native rock, a historic schoolhouse offering native crafts Growing...
Jo Kilmer / Spirit Tall
Murphy, NC
Offering workshops in making rustic furniture Jo Kilmer got her...
Banner House Museum
Banner Elk, NC
One of Banner Elk’s founding families, Samuel Henry Banner, built...
Blue Ridge ArtSpace
Boone, NC
Yarn circles to violin lessons, and wild imaginings in between...
Blue Ridge Artisan Center
Wilkesboro, NC
Marketplace for crafts, local food, in downtown Wilkesboro A new...
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Cherokee, NC
Learning about the heart and soul of a civilization Welcome...
Pine Needles and Things/Carmen Haynes
Brasstown, NC
Keeping alive the little-known art of pine needle basketry Behind...
Gallery of the Mountains
Asheville, NC
Handmade pieces in a shop surrounded by Arts and Crafts...
Cherokee Cultural Center
Hayesville, NC
Learn about Cherokee crafts, culture before walking the Quanassee Path...
Alleghany Arts and Crafts
Sparta, NC
Appreciate art in land of “beautiful stream” The fifth smallest...
Ashe County Studio Tour
West Jefferson, NC
See the High County on a two-day studio tour Start...
Crossnore Weavers and Gallery
Crossnore, NC
Source of gorgeous woven goods across a century of American...
McDowell Arts Council Association
Marion, NC
Sharing a rich artistic legacy with the community In 1972,...
Blue Ridge Woodcrafters
Sparta, NC
Blue Ridge Woodcrafters is a wood shop with 5,000 square...
Hughes Glass Studio
Laurel Springs, NC
Ronnie Hughes’ career took shape when he went on a...
Woody’s Chair Shop
Spruce Pine, NC
Chair-making magic passed down through generations The Woody family started...
Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis, NC
The tiny village of Valle Crucis is perched in a...
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Blowing Rock, NC
A museum of native stone, a mountain of native talent...
Sharon Gordon
Hendersonville, NC
Sharon proudly hails from a long line of ancestors in...
Historic Johnson Farm
Hendersonville, NC
Go back in time to a rural retreat for summer...
Elkin
Elkin, NC
The confluence of the Yadkin River and Big Elkin Creek...
Leftwich Pottery
Mills River, NC
Inspired by the North Carolina mountains and local pottery traditions,...
Carolina Mountain Artist Guild
Hendersonville, NC
The Carolina Mountain Artist Guild, a non-profit gallery which sells...
Morning Song Gallery
Hayesville, NC
A collection of unique crafts in the heart of Hayesville...
Center for Craft
Asheville, NC
Evocative exhibits and conferences footed in the American craft movement...
Festival on the Square
Hayesville, NC
Sample crafts, music, food and fun in a small town...
Henderson County Open Studio Tour
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Once a year in Henderson County, artists swing open their...
Asheville Area Arts Council
Asheville, NC
One of the country’s oldest arts councils invites you into...
Avery County Historical Museum
Newland, NC
The Avery County Historical Museum, in Newland, North Carolina, is...
Stecoah Drive-About Tour
Robbinsville, NC
Drive around ancient Cherokee lands to see new crafts Stecoah...
Meghan Bernard Pottery
Hendersonville, NC
Guests can find Meghan Bernard throwing pots, glazing or working...
Hands Gallery
Boone, NC
All hands on deck in this storefront partnership Some truly...
River Arts District
Asheville, NC
See new artists create on banks of world’s oldest river...
Haywood Quilt Trails
Maggie Valley, NC
Trace colorful quilt patterns along scenic country roads Quilt patterns...
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Boone, NC
Stunning art, critical thinking and a world of workshops, under...
David Goldhagen / Goldhagen Art Glass Studio
Hayesville, NC
The fascinating art of marrying bold colors with hot molten...
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville, NC
A twice-a-year gathering of makers and lovers of craft Known...
Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
Waynesville, NC
A distinguished collection of heritage pieces and Native American crafts...
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain, NC
A beehive of exhibits, performances and workshops cooking with creativity...
Monteith Farmstead
Dillsboro, NC
Appalachian Women’s Museum features the home arts The sprawling house...
Art MoB Studios and Marketplace
Hendersonville, NC
Michele Sparks always dreamed of owning her own art gallery....
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Cherokee, NC
Step back in time into an 18th-century Cherokee village Before...
Turning Point Clay Studio
Murphy, NC
Potter couple opens studio with weekly classes Harry Hearne has been...
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
Open for strolling, a wedding gift from 1852 Virtually unaltered...
Arts Council of Henderson County
Flat Rock, NC
A vibrant art scene in a landscape of natural beauty...
Art on 4th
Hendersonville, NC
Venture just a few steps off historic Hendersonville’s Main Street...
Mountain Heritage Center / Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
The fibers of an inspirational heritage The galleries of the...
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Valdese, NC
The Waldensian Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the history of...
Fire on the Mountain
Spruce Pine, NC
Blacksmiths bring hammers and anvils to Spruce Pine It’s no...
Transylvania Heritage Museum
Brevard, NC
The Transylvania Heritage Museum in Brevard showcases heirlooms, artifacts, genealogical...
Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry
Asheville, NC
The great beauty of mountain leaves and flowers, hammered into...
James Garrett
Roaring Gap, NC
James Garrett’s journey to his medium is one that spans...
A Walk in the Woods
Hendersonville, NC
If you’re looking for an enchanting experience, A Walk in...
Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee, NC
Logs of chestnut, gardens of squash The Mountain Farm Museum,...
Folk Art Center
Asheville, NC
A diverse gallery of contemporary and traditional crafts in an...
Clay County Barn Quilt Trail
Hayesville, NC
Follow the painted quilt designs on a scenic drive Clay...
Time to Fuse/ Karen Hovis
Brasstown, NC
Fusing glass and light with a passion Glass and light...
Rutherford Visual Arts Center
Rutherfordton, NC
Find art where mountains meet the foothills An hour east...
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
More than 400 acres of groomed gardens and trails near...
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock is a quintessential mountain village with beautiful churches,...
Haywood County Arts Council & Gallery
Waynesville, NC
The streets of Waynesville are lined with galleries and shops,...
Burke County Arts Council
Morganton, NC
Reclaiming an old jail to free the imagination In the...
Mountain Gateway Museum
Old Fort, NC
The Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center, located in Old...
McDowell County Quilt Trail
Marion, NC
A self-guided drive through rural countryside in search of quilt...
Ashe County Arts Council and Arts Center
West Jefferson, NC
WPA stone building home to cultural center, gallery The Ashe...
Brasstown Carvers
Brasstown, NC
Hewing a legacy in native wood over the generations The...
Pottery Place
Sparta, NC
Pottery Place is located on Main Street in Sparta in...
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
Yadkinville , NC
Vibrant center in foothills beckons with exhibits, food, performances Yadkin...
Murphy Art Center
Murphy, NC
Take an Art Walk in state’s westernmost town The county...
Jones House
Boone, NC
An ongoing legacy of community, jam sessions and art that...
Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists
Hendersonville, NC
Learn firsthand the arts of spinning, weaving, knitting, rug-hooking Heritage...
Old Jail Museum
Hayesville, NC
Preserving the legacy and crafts of Clay County’s long history...
Joe Waldroup Wood Turning & Sculpting
Hayesville, NC
Carving a connection between the mountains and the sea Curls...
Canton Area Historical Museum
Canton, NC
The Canton Area Historical Museum in Canton, North Carolina, contains...
Swannanoa Valley Museum
Black Mountain, NC
The Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain has been a...
Lotsa Memories
Murphy, NC
Featuring crafts that provide opportunities to unemployed Lotsa Memories: Antiques...
Dogwood Crafters
Dillsboro, NC
Showcasing mountain gifts alongside Dillsboro’s railroad tracks Dogwood Crafters showcases handmade treasures...
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
Mount Airy, NC
A fierce desire for independence led rugged 18th century immigrants...
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program
Clyde, NC
State-of-the-art studio program nurtures next generation of crafters The Professional...
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
Cherokee, NC
Sample crafts at nation’s oldest Native American cooperative Brought to...
Sweet Magnolia Gallery (Melinda Lawton Jewelry)
Hendersonville, NC
As a designer for film and television for almost 30...
Toe River Arts Gift Shop & Gallery
Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, a small town with a big town reputation...
Historic Clay County Courthouse / Beal Center
Hayesville, NC
A piece of history restored at the heart of a...
The Oriole Mill
Hendersonville, NC
Co-founders Stephan Michelson and Bethanne Knudson set out to build...
Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University opened its Fine Art Museum in 2005 in the...
Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum
Asheville, NC
Visit the original home for the finest handwoven wool in...
Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center
Franklin, NC
Historic rock school resurrected as craft destination In the 1940s,...
Shelton House
Waynesville,
A distinguished farmhouse full of heritage pieces Two blocks south...
Toe River Studio Tour
Burnsville, NC
Toe River boasts one of nation’s oldest studio tours Hugging...
South Mountain Art Co-op
Morganton, NC
Explore ancient native villages and new crafts in Burke County...
Three Crows Metalworks
Sparta, NC
Three Crows Metalworks grew out of a mother/daughter bonding exercise....
Transylvania County Arts Council
Brevard, NC
A waterfall of exhibitions, a river of outreach to school...
North Carolina Glass Center
Asheville, NC
Hottest ticket in our mountain world of craft A glass...
Cherokee County Historical Museum
Murphy, NC
Celebrating Cherokee traditions and pioneer days The Cherokee County Historical...
Relis Art Studio North
Brasstown, NC
Painting the natural world from a scenic studio Inspired to...
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Murphy, NC
In 1922, the first paved highway opened from Murphy to...
Main Street Gallery
Blowing Rock, NC
An energetic cooperative featuring lively work for almost four decades...
Mangum-Cater on Main
Sparta, NC
At Mangum-Cater on Main in Sparta, three potters have come...
Asheville Art Museum
Asheville, NC
This innovative small city museum focuses on 20th-century American art...
Apple Country Woodcrafters
Hendersonville, NC
Apple Country Woodcrafters, a membership-based non-profit in Hendersonville, North Carolina,...
Waynesville
Waynesville, NC
Waynesville is the largest city west of Asheville. It is...
Polk County History Museum
Columbus, NC
The Polk County History Museum in Columbus, NC, comprises a...
Silva Gallery
Brasstown, NC
Eco-friendly clothing dyed with local leaves and flowers After years...
Wilkes Art Gallery
North Wilkesboro, NC
From basement to post office to art gallery The Wilkes...
Carolina Farm Table
Sparta, NC
Carolina Farm Table builds custom furniture with a goal to...
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Hayesville, NC
Revisit life in a reconstructed Cherokee summer and winter home...
The History Museum of Burke County
Morganton, NC
The History Museum of Burke County is dedicated to preserving...
The Gallery at Flat Rock
Flat Rock, NC
Since 2015, The Gallery at Flat Rock has presented original,...
Woodlands Gallery
Hendersonville, NC
Margo Lea established Woodlands Gallery in historic downtown Hendersonville with...
Art on Main
Hendersonville, NC
Art on Main celebrates fine art and fine craft on...
Moses Cone Memorial Park
Blowing Rock, NC
Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion With...