Florence Thomas Art School
West Jefferson, NC
An school of excellence founded by a renowned Appalachian painter... 
Elkin
Elkin, NC
The confluence of the Yadkin River and Big Elkin Creek... 
Transylvania County Arts Council
Brevard, NC
A waterfall of exhibitions, a river of outreach to school... 
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum
Boone, NC
Hickory Ridge Living History Museum is located on the grounds... 
Turning Point Clay Studio
Murphy, NC
Potter couple opens studio with weekly classes Harry Hearne has been... 
Tryon Arts and Crafts School
Tryon, NC
From artist colony to thriving craft destination Tryon Arts and... 
Brasstown Carvers
Brasstown, NC
Hewing a legacy in native wood over the generations The... 
Penland School of Crafts
Penland, NC
From weaving school to world-renowned craft designation Penland School of... 
Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
Waynesville, NC
A distinguished collection of heritage pieces and Native American crafts... 
North Carolina Glass Center
Asheville, NC
Hottest ticket in our mountain world of craft A glass... 
Polk County History Museum
Columbus, NC
The Polk County History Museum in Columbus, NC, comprises a... 
Toe River Studio Tour
Burnsville, NC
Toe River boasts one of nation’s oldest studio tours Hugging... 
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain, NC
A beehive of exhibits, performances and workshops cooking with creativity... 
Time to Fuse/ Karen Hovis
Brasstown, NC
Fusing glass and light with a passion Glass and light... 
Asheville River Arts District
Asheville, NC
See new artists create on banks of world’s oldest river... 
Mountain Gateway Museum
Old Fort, NC
The Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center, located in Old... 
Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee, NC
Logs of chestnut, gardens of squash The Mountain Farm Museum,... 
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Cherokee, NC
Learning about the heart and soul of a civilization Welcome... 
David Goldhagen / Goldhagen Art Glass Studio
Hayesville, NC
The fascinating art of marrying bold colors with hot molten... 
Murphy Art Center
Murphy, NC
Take an Art Walk in state’s westernmost town The county... 
Caldwell Arts Council
Lenoir, NC
Celebrating modern sculptures with annual festival The Caldwell Arts Council... 
Valle Crucis
Valle Crucis, NC
The tiny village of Valle Crucis is perched in a... 
Highlander Gallery
Brasstown, NC
Historic creamery finds new life as fine craft gallery When... 
Transylvania Heritage Museum
Brevard, NC
The Transylvania Heritage Museum in Brevard showcases heirlooms, artifacts, genealogical... 
Marshall High Studios
Marshall, NC
Find studios with working artists on an island in the... 
Woody’s Chair Shop
Spruce Pine, NC
Chair-making magic passed down through generations The Woody family started... 
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Robbinsville, NC
Built of native rock, a historic schoolhouse offering native crafts Growing... 
Burke County Arts Council
Morganton, NC
Reclaiming an old jail to free the imagination In the... 
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... 
Silva Gallery
Brasstown, NC
Eco-friendly clothing dyed with local leaves and flowers After years... 
Crossnore Weavers and Gallery
Crossnore, NC
Source of gorgeous woven goods across a century of American... 
Rotunda Gallery
Sylva, NC
Picture-pretty courthouse showcases local crafts in Sylva With 107 steps up... 
Joe Waldroup Wood Turning & Sculpting
Hayesville, NC
Carving a connection between the mountains and the sea Curls... 
Gallery 26
Murphy, NC
Featuring the talents of the Baerreis family and friends Gallery... 
John C. Campbell Folk School
Brasstown, NC
It may be higher learning but this folk school is... 
Jones House
Boone, NC
An ongoing legacy of community, jam sessions and art that... 
Altered Threads
Brasstown, NC
“Oh Sister Wear Art Now” Located along Old Highway 64... 
Clay County Barn Quilt Trail
Hayesville, NC
Follow the painted quilt designs on a scenic drive Clay... 
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
Cherokee, NC
Sample crafts at nation’s oldest Native American cooperative Brought to... 
Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum
Asheville, NC
Visit the original home for the finest handwoven wool in... 
Lee Holland & David Dick / Sweetwater Gallery & Studio
Hayesville, NC
Showcasing concrete pottery, fine paintings and other delightful crafts Artists... 
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
Yadkinville , NC
Vibrant center in foothills beckons with exhibits, food, performances Yadkin... 
Haywood Quilt Trails
Maggie Valley, NC
Trace colorful quilt patterns along scenic country roads Quilt patterns... 
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit
Hayesville, NC
Revisit life in a reconstructed Cherokee summer and winter home... 
Waldensian Heritage Museum
Valdese, NC
The Waldensian Heritage Museum preserves and interprets the history of... 
Lotsa Memories
Murphy, NC
Featuring crafts that provide opportunities to unemployed Lotsa Memories: Antiques... 
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
Asheville, NC
A short-lived college in the mountains, profound in influence, continues... 
Blue Ridge Artisan Center
Wilkesboro, NC
Marketplace for crafts, local food, in downtown Wilkesboro A new... 
Pine Needles and Things/Carmen Haynes
Brasstown, NC
Keeping alive the little-known art of pine needle basketry Behind... 
McDowell Arts Council Association
Marion, NC
Sharing a rich artistic legacy with the community In 1972,... 
Alleghany Arts and Crafts
Sparta, NC
Appreciate art in land of “beautiful stream” The fifth smallest... 
Cherokee Cultural Center
Hayesville, NC
Learn about Cherokee crafts, culture before walking the Quanassee Path... 
Center for Craft
Asheville, NC
Evocative exhibits and conferences footed in the American craft movement... 
Cradle of Forestry
Pisgah Forest, NC
The Cradle of Forestry Historic Site near Brevard commemorates the... 
McDowell County Quilt Trail
Marion, NC
A self-guided drive through rural countryside in search of quilt... 
Tryon Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC
Providing a home for the arts in Polk County Tryon... 
Blue Ridge ArtSpace
Boone, NC
Yarn circles to violin lessons, and wild imaginings in between... 
Relis Art Studio North
Brasstown, NC
Painting the natural world from a scenic studio Inspired to... 
South Mountain Art Co-op
Morganton, NC
Explore ancient native villages and new crafts in Burke County... 
Mountain Heritage Center
Cullowhee, NC
The fibers of an inspirational heritage The galleries of the... 
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History
Mount Airy, NC
A fierce desire for independence led rugged 18th century immigrants... 
Avery County Historical Museum
Newland, NC
The Avery County Historical Museum, in Newland, North Carolina, is... 
Folk Art Center
Asheville, NC
A diverse gallery of contemporary and traditional crafts in an... 
Zachary-Tolbert House
Cashiers, NC
Open for strolling, a wedding gift from 1852 Virtually unaltered... 
Monteith Farmstead
Dillsboro, NC
Appalachian Women’s Museum features the home arts The sprawling house... 
Rob Withrow/Smoke in the Mountains Pottery
Brasstown, NC
He loves throwing the “big pots” of North Carolina folk... 
Fire on the Mountain
Spruce Pine, NC
Blacksmiths bring hammers and anvils to Spruce Pine It’s no... 
Jo Kilmer / Spirit Tall
Murphy, NC
Offering workshops in making rustic furniture Jo Kilmer got her... 
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center
Murphy, NC
In 1922, the first paved highway opened from Murphy to... 
The History Museum of Burke County
Morganton, NC
The History Museum of Burke County is dedicated to preserving... 
Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum
Cullowhee, NC
Western Carolina University opened its Fine Art Museum in 2005 in the... 
Old Jail Museum
Hayesville, NC
Preserving the legacy and crafts of Clay County’s long history... 
Arts Council of Henderson County
Hendersonville, NC
A vibrant art scene in a landscape of natural beauty... 
Ashe County Studio Tour
West Jefferson, NC
See the High County on a two-day studio tour Start... 
Valleytown Cultural Arts and Historical Society
Andrews, NC
The small town of Andrews welcomes you to its art... 
Wilkes Art Gallery
North Wilkesboro, NC
From basement to post office to art gallery The Wilkes... 
Benjamin Long Frescoes
Numerous towns, NC
The luminous, life-size Ben Long Frescoes created by world-famous fresco... 
Stecoah Drive-About Tour
Robbinsville, NC
Drive around ancient Cherokee lands to see new crafts Stecoah... 
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program
Clyde, NC
State-of-the-art studio program nurtures next generation of crafters The Professional... 
Rutherford Visual Arts Center
Rutherfordton, NC
Find art where mountains meet the foothills An hour east... 
Main Street Gallery
Blowing Rock, NC
An energetic cooperative featuring lively work for almost four decades... 
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock, NC
Blowing Rock is a quintessential mountain village with beautiful churches,... 
Moses Cone Memorial Park
Blowing Rock, NC
Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion With... 
Gallery 86
Waynesville, NC
The streets of Waynesville are lined with galleries and shops,... 
Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists
Hendersonville, NC
Learn firsthand the arts of spinning, weaving, knitting, rug-hooking Heritage... 
Cherokee Heritage Festival
Hayesville, NC
A fall celebration of Cherokee culture in Clay County The... 
Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry
Asheville, NC
The great beauty of mountain leaves and flowers, hammered into... 
Festival on the Square
Hayesville, NC
Sample crafts, music, food and fun in a small town... 
Shelton House
Waynesville,
A distinguished farmhouse full of heritage pieces Two blocks south... 
Asheville Art Museum
Asheville, NC
This innovative small city museum focuses on 20th century American... 
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Cherokee, NC
Step back in time into 18th century Cherokee village Before... 
Foothills Arts Council
Elkin, NC
Elkin showcases craft in a lovingly restored Victorian home The Foothills... 
Waynesville
Waynesville, NC
Waynesville is the largest city west of Asheville. It is... 
Folk School Fall Festival
Brasstown, NC
Celebrate the arts, music and dance of Appalachia each autumn... 
Gallery of the Mountains
Asheville, NC
Handmade pieces in a shop surrounded by Arts and Crafts... 
Morning Song Gallery
Hayesville, NC
A collection of unique crafts in the heart of Hayesville... 
Toe River Arts Gift Shop & Gallery
Spruce Pine, NC
Spruce Pine, a small town with a big town reputation... 
Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC
The Biltmore Estate: Explore Historical North Carolina The historic Biltmore... 
Ashe County Arts Council and Arts Center
West Jefferson, NC
WPA stone building home to cultural center, gallery The Ashe... 
North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC
More than 400 acres of groomed gardens and trails near... 
Swannanoa Valley Museum
Black Mountain, NC
The Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain has been a... 
Toe River Arts Burnsville Gallery
Burnsville, NC
Featuring the finest crafts created in the Toe River Valley... 
Cherokee County Historical Museum
Murphy, NC
Celebrating Cherokee traditions and pioneer days The Cherokee County Historical... 
Dogwood Crafters
Dillsboro, NC
Showcasing mountain gifts alongside Dillsboro’s railroad tracks Dogwood Crafters showcases handmade treasures... 
Canton Area Historical Museum
Canton, NC
The Canton Area Historical Museum in Canton, North Carolina, contains... 
Historic Clay County Courthouse / Beal Center
Hayesville, NC
A piece of history restored at the heart of a... 
Hands Gallery
Boone, NC
All hands on deck in this storefront partnership Some truly... 
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Boone, NC
Stunning art, critical thinking and a world of workshops, under... 
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville, NC
A twice-a-year gathering of makers and lovers of craft Known... 
Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Blowing Rock, NC
A museum of native stone, a mountain of native talent... 
Asheville Area Arts Council
Asheville, NC
One of the country’s oldest arts councils invites you into... 
Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center
Franklin, NC
Historic rock school resurrected as craft destination In the 1940s,... 
Historic Johnson Farm
Hendersonville, NC
Go back in time to a rural retreat for summer... 