Art
Scholars & Scones: Finding Folk Art in North Carolina
In this talk entitled Finding Folk Art in North Carolina, collector Barry Huffman will discuss selected artists in the exhibit including Raymond Coins, Minnie Reinhardt and her daughter Arie Taylor, Burlon Craig, Hubert Walters and James Harold Jennings. Barry will briefly review the history of interest in contemporary folk art in the state over the […]
Arts in March
Downtown Brevard Brevard, NC, United StatesThe Heart of Brevard will host an annual event celebrating local arts & culture in downtown Brevard, North Carolina. The evening will be filled with open studios & galleries, artist and author meet & greets, menu specials at restaurants, live music at various locations, and more. This event will be a wonderful way for local […]
April Craft Market
Old Rock School 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, United StatesOver 40 craft, gift, and food vendors! The first 100 shoppers will receive a canvas shopping tote!
Patch-A-Palooza
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United StatesLearn about life on a mountain plantation at this hands-on program! Patch-a-Palooza combines craft activities, demonstrations, and games into one history-filled afternoon. Registered children can visit each station to earn a Vance Birthplace patch, collecting historic skills and knowledge along the way! $5 per child. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Please register by Tuesday, […]
Mini-Mountain Heritage Day
Mountain Heritage Center Hunter Library, 176 Central Drive, WCU, Cullowhee, NC, United StatesThe Mountain Heritage Center and the office of Mentoring and Persistence to Success are co-sponsoring a Mini-Mountain Heritage Day event Friday, June 28th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm to celebrate the cultural traditions of western North Carolina and traditional crafts. Broom maker Mickey Sizemore, weaver Mattie Davenport from the WCU Writing Commons, natural dyer Erin Tapley from […]
Summer Exhibition Celebration at the Turchin Center
Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 423 W King St Rivers St, Boone, North Carolina, United StatesCelebrate summer at the Turchin Center and “engage, discover and connect through the arts!” The Summer Exhibition Celebration is an opportunity for art lovers to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and spend time with fellow arts patrons, while viewing the featured exhibitions in one of the most exciting venues in town: a collection of seven […]
Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Arts Showcase
Transylvania Community Arts Council 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesEnjoy artwork by members of the Transylvania Art Guild at the TC Arts Council Gallery, weekdays 9:30 am to 5 pm. This event is part of Arts & Culture Celebration 2019.
The Maker’s Table: Tartan and Beyond
For centuries, weaving was an essential skill of the women who settled in this area. This skill clothed their families and sometimes provided supplementary income. Today weaving is more of an art form and for speaker Marjorie Warren, her particular niche is weaving tartans. This talk will explore the history of the tartan and current […]
Transylvania Art Guild’s Summer Arts Showcase
Transylvania Community Arts Council 349 S. Caldwell Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesEnjoy artwork by members of the Transylvania Art Guild at the TC Arts Council Gallery, weekdays 9:30 am to 5 pm. This event is part of Arts & Culture Celebration 2019.
Coffee With the Curator: Southern Strands Exhibition
Take a walk through the galleries with the Curator and get a behind-the-scenes look into the Southern Strands: North Carolina Fiber Art an exhibit made possible by a grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. Afterward, guests are invited to converse and pose questions while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies (courtesy of Appalachia Cookie Company) with […]
