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4th of July Powwow

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Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

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Luthier Exhibit

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]

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Art After Dark

Downtown Waynesville Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.

Free

Craft Social

John C. Campbell - Keith House 1 State Road 1565, Brasstown, NC, United States

Join us in the Keith House Community Room for a Craft Social from 7–9 p.m. All are welcome! Bring a project to work on at the Craft Corner, an instrument for the jam circle, or simply stop by to see instructor work, watch demos, and learn about what happened in the studios this week. Instructors, […]

4th of July Powwow

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Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

Recurring

Luthier Exhibit

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]

Community Day at The Bascom

The Bascomb 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC, United States

The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts will host its annual Community Day on Saturday, July 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to explore The Bascom’s six-acre campus with hands-on art activities, live artist demonstrations, free popcorn, and special exhibitions on view in the […]

Free
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Mud Dabbers Artists Demonstration Days

Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts - Waynesville 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, Waynesville, NC, United States

Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts is hosting a series of demonstration days at their Waynesville location!  Come watch artists from Mud Dabbers, both family and friends, as they work their magic with clay. 11 am - 3 pm every Saturday, June 14- July 26.  June 14: Sophie Karner June 21: Jimmy Richardson (@hemphillpottery) June 28: […]

FREE

4th of July Powwow

+1 more

Experience the vibrant celebration of the 4th of July Powwow in Cherokee, NC, where tradition and culture come alive. Hosted within the Qualla Boundary of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, this annual event honors Indigenous heritage with captivating dance performances and colorful regalia. Join in the festivities as dancers showcase their skills in traditional […]

Recurring

Luthier Exhibit

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]

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Summer Camps at the Center for Pioneer Life: Week 1: Appalachian Quilting

Center for Pioneer Life 134 joe young road , Burnsville, North Carolina, United States

Join us for hands-on summer fun at the Center for Pioneer Life! Each week explores a different piece of Appalachian heritage—from quilting and farm life to storytelling traditions. Come for one session or two—every day is different! Summer camp is for rising 3rd to 7th-graders. 3 Weeks of Fun!  Join us this July for six […]

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Luthier Exhibit

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United States

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month, as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply […]

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