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NC Bioblitz & City Nature Challenge
The 2025 NC Bioblitz is part of the international City Nature Challenge event and will occur Friday, April 25, through Monday, April 28. You can participate anywhere in North Carolina! Get outdoors in an urban or rural area. Observe wild species and take photos. Submit observations to the iNaturalist website or app. You can do […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Sustenance
Sustenance
Sustenance A collaborative community show benefitting two nonprofits: Bounty & Soul and Black Mountain Center for the Arts Art and food are essential forms of sustenance, nourishing both the creator and the consumer. This month’s group exhibition, Sustenance, encouraged artists to interpret sustenance broadly, whether as nourishment for the body, mind, or soul, or as the […]
1 event,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
Mountain Heritage Series: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Even As We Breathe
Mountain Heritage Series: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, Even As We Breathe
Join us at the Cashiers Community Library for an engaging discussion with author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle. Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle is an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and resides in Qualla, NC, with her husband, Evan, and sons Ross and Charlie. She holds degrees from Yale University and the College of […]
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Marshall Magic Days
Marshall’s beloved shops and restaurants will celebrate with four days of festivities, May 1 to 4, 2025. Marshall takes pride in its strong musical heritage, which will be on display throughout the weekend. All events are free and open to the public. Thursday, May 1 3:00 – 9:00pm: Celtic Monkey food truck across from MadCo. […]
The Tryon Toy-Makers: Selections of Toys from Three Collections
Tryon Arts and Crafts School is pleased to announce that our next exhibition hits very close to home with a lively presentation of painted wooden toys made circa 1915 through the 1930s by the Tryon Toy-Makers and Wood-Carvers. In a special addition, the exhibition will be complemented by a display of handcrafted wooden toys by […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
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Cider, Wine, & Dine Weekend
Sip wine and cider, savor delicious food pairings and explore the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside during Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. Held each spring on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the celebration welcomes visitors to vineyards and orchards where artisan craft beverages are produced in this thriving agricultural region. A variety of events take […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Memento of this Moment: Robert G. Burch
Join us in our newly opened gallery in Black Mountain on Friday, April 4th from 5 - 7pm for the opening reception of Memento of this Moment, a new exhibit by Robert G. Burch (as seen on Netflix's Blown Away). New sculptures feature wood from trees fallen, and stones moved during hurricane Helene. These works […]
Puckertoe Moccasin Workshop Series
Puckertoe Moccasin Workshop Series
Learn to make your own puckertoe moccasins at Museum of the Cherokee People!In this four-part workshop held on April 11, 18, & 25 and May 2, Kim Wildcatt (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) and Evan Mathis will provide hands-on instruction for creating your very own custom pair of mocs from start to finish.Space is limited, […]
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]
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Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival
Rare Bird Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce the Doggett Gap Tiny Music & Heritage Festival, a celebration of roots music, craft, and community at Rare Bird Farm in rural Spring Creek, NC, on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3, 2025. This intimate, family-friendly gathering showcases a diverse lineup of artists spanning Americana, country, […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Airing of the Quilts
Airing of the Quilts
The airing of quilts is a traditional rite of spring in the mountains. After a long winter with families snuggled under layers of warm handmade quilts, the warmer weather of springtime gave women a chance to freshen up and air-out these essentials covers. We want to invite you to be part in this special day! […]
Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour
Quilt Trails Haywood County Bus Tour
Part of the Appalachian Heritage Festival, the Quilt Trails Bus Tour offers an enriching way to celebrate the culture and creativity of Haywood County. On May 3rd, Main Street will be alive with activity, featuring artist vendors, hands-on demonstrations, a True Crime Trail, and food vendors. The Shelton House will host craft demonstrations and free […]
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Music Festival
This pre-opening event will be full of music and fun for the whole family! There will be music from 10 AM to 5 PM, a clogging workshop, guitar drawing, and our General Store will be open, serving warm apple pie and ice cream. Join us in supporting our recovery from Hurricane Helene, specifically the areas […]
6 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
Christian Harmony with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir
We invite all singers for a unique singing event with the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir sponsored by WCU Cherokee Language Program and Cullowhee Baptist Church. This event will be a little bit different than a regular singing. For the first half of the event, we will be singing Christian Harmony tunes from a list of […]
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
WNC Yarn Crawl
What is a yarn crawl??? “To tour/visit/salivate over a local yarn shops for extreme fiber enthusiasts.” -Urban Dictionary The Western North Carolina Yarn Crawl gives you and your friends a chance to create a self-guided tour, stopping by as many (or all!) Local Yarn Stores during this event for a chance to win prizes, shop […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
5 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Mural Ribbon Cutting
Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail Mural Ribbon Cutting
Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and Riverfront Development Group invite you to the unveiling of the first public art installation of Phase II of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. Join us Thursday, May 8, 3—5pm at The Whale:: South Slope for the debut of the first interpretive trail murals, located in […]
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Conversations with Storytellers Series
Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center announces its 2025 Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series. This curated series will showcase award-winning storytellers from Western North Carolina’s African American, Latinx, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian communities. Through live storytelling, readings, music, and focused questions, Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series examines the purpose and power of […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
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10 Year Anniversary at Trackside Studios
Trackside Studios is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 10-11, 2025 as an art collective in the River Arts District, Asheville NC. Demonstrations, sips and snacks, and an expanded market of arts and crafts will be on tap from 10am to 6pm both days. Trackside Studios is the home to numerous craft artists including Emily […]
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Textile arts are known for building a sense of community, and to celebrate this, members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will gather to demonstrate the wide array of techniques using fiber to the public during this free event. Visitors of all ages are invited to bring their handwork, whether it be crochet, embroidery, or […]
Appalachian Rib Basket Weaving Class with Joe Bruneau
Appalachian Rib Basket Weaving Class with Joe Bruneau
Learn how to weave a 14”-16” melon or potato basket using locally harvested vines as frames and dyed rattan as primary weaving materials. Bring a lunch or purchase lunch at Vaste Riviere on the Main Level. Joe Bruneau first learned basket weaving in 1983 while a student at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, NC and […]
RAD Renaissance: A Celebration of Art, Resilience & Renewal in Asheville’s River Arts District
RAD Renaissance: A Celebration of Art, Resilience & Renewal in Asheville’s River Arts District
The River Arts District (RAD) is rising! On Saturday, May 10, 10AM—5 PM, Asheville’s iconic arts district will host RAD Renaissance, a powerful celebration of art, resilience, and renewal. As spring breathes new life into the city, this event will showcase the strength of the RAD community and mark a major milestone in its ongoing […]
5 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
10 Year Anniversary at Trackside Studios
Trackside Studios is celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 10-11, 2025 as an art collective in the River Arts District, Asheville NC. Demonstrations, sips and snacks, and an expanded market of arts and crafts will be on tap from 10am to 6pm both days. Trackside Studios is the home to numerous craft artists including Emily […]
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
Gem, Mineral, & Artisan Show
The annual Mother’s Day Gem show sponsored by Franklin’s Gem and Mineral Museum has run for over 50 years. Each year rockhounds from all across the United States descend on Franklin for gem & mineral shows. These shows feature everything from fine jewelry to rough and cut gems & minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment and more. […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Third Thursday Art Crawl – Morganton
Third Thursday Art Crawl – Morganton
Third Thursday Art Crawls are back this year in April, May, June, August, September and October! Join Main Street as we celebrate different artists and businesses each month in Downtown Morganton.
Rhythm & Brews Concert
Rhythm & Brews Concert
Presented by Horizon Heating & Air, Rhythm & Brews Concert Series brings together live music, local craft beverages, and the community! These FREE shows take place on the third Thursday of every month from May-September, closing part of South Main Street to make room for all the fun. Local food trucks will line the street cooking delicious eats […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Community Carving Night
Community Carving Night
Third Fridays of the Month Richard Carter & Carolyn Anderson • 5-6 p.m. • Free! Every third Friday of the month, Olive's Porch hosts a community carving night. Learn how to carve your favorite domesticated and woodland creatures in the style of the Brasstown Carvers. This event is provided free-of-charge to the public through grant-funding […]
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Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
PlottFest
PlottFest
PlottFest is a celebration of North Carolina's state dog - the Plott Hound - and Appalachian mountain heritage and culture. The festival features Plott dog competitions, a UKC bench show, live music, historical programs, local food, a variety of craft vendors, and more. PlottFest has been an annual event since 2012, with the goal of […]
Mayberry Farm Fest
Mayberry Farm Fest
Come on out for this year's Mayberry Farm Fest on May 16th-17th hosted by The Mount Airy Downtown Business Association! All are welcome to come celebrate local agriculture. Festivities include food, demonstrations, crafts, children's activities, music, heritage and cultural displays, tractors, and interactive fun for all. The weekend begins with a Tractor Parade at 6pm […]
Visitor Celebration Day
Visitor Celebration Day
Join us for Visitor Celebration Day, a special event dedicated to showing appreciation for our visitors! Enjoy a full day of entertainment, food, and community fun! Admission: Free What to Expect: Live music and entertainment Stickball demonstrations Traditional dancers Giveaways Local vendors with unique crafts and goods Food trucks and food vendors Interested in being […]
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Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Schoolhouse Fiber Friends at Stecoah
Crocheters, spinners, knitters, seamstresses, and fiber enthusiasts of all fields are invited. If you get a thrill from thread, yarn, or wool, Schoolhouse Fiber Friends is for you. Bring your Works-in-Progress, Yarn Hauls, and Finished Show-and-Tell Pieces. Meets in the Textile Studio.
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Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Friends of Agriculture Breakfast
Polk County’s Office of Agricultural Economic Development hosts a monthly Friends of Agriculture Breakfast for our community of farmers, gardeners, and food enthusiasts. The Friends of Agriculture Breakfast is a free event that features a delicious local food breakfast and an educational speaker on areas of interest to our agricultural community. The Friends of Agriculture […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
4 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup – Haywood County Arts Council
Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, Haywood County Arts Council members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
Historic Black Mountain Campus Tours at Lake Eden
The Lake Eden Preserve will partner with Black Mountain College, offering regular walking tours of the iconic Black Mountain College campus at Lake Eden, operated by BMC from 1941 to 1956. These two-hour tours will cover the historic lower campus buildings, including The Dining Hall, Lodges, The Quiet House, and The Studies Building, as well […]
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Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
39th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day
39th Annual Fading Voices Demonstration Day
Fading Voices Demonstration Day is an annual celebration of the traditional ways of the Snowbird Cherokees. The event will feature a Sacred Mound Ceremony and demonstrations of Cherokee crafts and skills. Traditional Cherokee foods and handmade craft items will be available.
Garden Jubilee
Garden Jubilee
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
Craft Thinking & Making: Critical Studies Conference
Craft Thinking & Making: Critical Studies Conference
Bringing together a variety of craft scholars and artists from our region and beyond for lectures and presentations. *Check SouthernHighlandGuild.org for updates regarding a full schedule.
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Garden Jubilee
Garden Jubilee
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Garden Jubilee, a spectacular gardening show gracing Main Street in historic downtown Hendersonville. This Memorial Day weekend event, hosted by the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, transforms the area into a seven-block garden wonderland. Over 200 plant and craft vendors line the street, offering an extensive variety of annuals, perennials, […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
2 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Conservation Conversations hosted by MountainTrue
Conservation Conversations hosted by MountainTrue
Come meet some of the organizations in your community working to recover and conserve the places we love and share. We will have time for socializing and sipping from 5:30 to 6 pm, followed by a block of short presentations from each organization, providing information on current conservation initiatives and how YOU can get involved […]
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Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Opening Reception – ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop
Opening Reception – ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop
Celebrate the opening of ᏗᏓᏂᏏᏍᎩ ᎦᏓᏆᏟ Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop at the Museum of the Cherokee People. Students of Tara McCoy (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) will exhibit works they handcrafted throughout the winter during this intensive three-month workshop. From 11am-4pm, shop for ceramic art and much […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
The Appalachian Barn Alliance will again partner with The Saints of Paints (organized and led by John MacKah) to host an arts celebration by 15 of Asheville area’s finest artists. These two groups, the Appalachian Barn Alliance and the Saints of Paint, come together with a single purpose – to honor the barns of western […]
5 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
Pastoral Palette Art Show Gala with Appalachian Barn Alliance and Saints of Paint
The Appalachian Barn Alliance will again partner with The Saints of Paints (organized and led by John MacKah) to host an arts celebration by 15 of Asheville area’s finest artists. These two groups, the Appalachian Barn Alliance and the Saints of Paint, come together with a single purpose – to honor the barns of western […]
Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Bi-Annual Sip & Shop at Historic Grovewood Gallery
Experience the richness of local artistry during the Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour. This event will take place over two weekends in 2025. First Weekend: May 31 & June 1 (12-5pm) Second Weekend: September 13 & 14 (12-5pm) This is a free, self-guided, explore-at-your-own-pace tour. There is no ticket to buy. This is your chance […]
Asheville Storytelling Circle Presents an Evening of Tales
Asheville Storytelling Circle Presents an Evening of Tales
Join us for an evening of powerful and unforgettable stories as the Asheville Storytelling Circle brings five tellers to the BMCA stage, emceed by Kirsten Mitchell. Featured storytellers: Pete Koschnick Sherry Lovett Dada Maheshvarananda Larry Pearlman Carolina Quiroga -- Asheville Storytelling Circle History: Ten story lovers came together in August 1995 for the organizational meeting […]
3 events,
Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-based Art
A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum. Haywood County Arts Council - Hours of Operation Monday – Saturday: […]
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Cherokee History & Stories Workshop Series
Kathi Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, has been telling Cherokee stories for more than 40 years at events, festivals, and schools. She has been leading Cherokee history tours for five years to historically and culturally significant places in Western North Carolina. She has produced four CDs of Cherokee stories: […]
