Reception for Artist Jim Carson- Saluda

Time/Place: Oct 2, 6PM-9PM, Heartwood Gallery, Saluda NC
Heartwood Gallery proudly invites you to join them for the opening night reception for Saluda artist Jim Carson.
Contact: 828-749-9365
Website: http://www.heartwoodsaluda.com/

New Works Presented at Heartwood Gallery

Art News: Reception for New work from Western North Carolina artists. Opening Reception Friday October 2nd 6-8pm Featuring Saluda Plein Air Painter Jim Carson, Textiles from The Oriole Mill in Hendersonville, NC, and new work by Potter Sarah Wells Rolland from Canton, NC. New works will be available October1-December 31.

Heartwood Gallery, Saluda NC

Website: http://www.heartwoodsaluda.com/

Bakersville News: Juried Art and Craft Show this Weekend

Bakersville Creekside Arts Festival

September 26-27, Bakersville Creek Walk, downtown Bakersville NC

The juried show features some of the finest arts and crafts to be found anywhere in the region.Great food is available from a variety of vendors. Music is provided by talented local performers, and there will be a street dance on Saturday night. Attendance at last year's Fesitval was an estimated 5,000 exhibitors reported brisk sales.

Contact: (828) 688-3599

Website: http://www.bakersvillefestival.com/

Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk and Scenic 276 Studio

September 25 - 27 in Brevard NC. The Art of Brevard galleries and art spots will host the 4th Friday Gallery Walk on Friday, September 25 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in downtown Brevard followed by the Scenic Hwy. 276 Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 & 27 in Transylvania County.
Website: http://www.visitwaterfalls.com/calendar/index.php

Aaron Morgan Photography on Display in Bryson City

Through the end of September the photography of Smoky Mountain Times Reporter Aaron Morgan will be on display at the Marianna Black Library. The image here of yellow flowers, the Chamber of Commerce fountain and the Old Swain County Courthouse reflected in the Chamber window was taken around 9 p.m. in late May this year.  Aaron's passion for photography has centered on using dramatic light to create surreal night scenes. The display case in the library features what Aaron considers his "best work."

http://www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity/index.htm

Benefit Auction Works Now Available on Art for Penland Website

Art for Penland is a web-based art sales program designed to support Penland's classes, programs, studios, and scholarships through the sale of art contributed by artists and other donors. The Penland Gallery is currently featuring four outstanding pieces by sculptor Michael Sherrill, whose piece Mouths to Feed was a spectacular part of the 2009 Annual Auction.
Contact: 828-765-2359, ext. 45
Website: http://penland.org/support/art4_penland.html

3rd Annual Celebration of the Arts in Spindale

September 18-22 at the Foundation Lobby, at Isothermal Community College. A juried event with painting, pottery, sculpture, textiles, wood work, and jewelry handmade by 60 members of the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild. Hours: 9 to 5 (Sunday 1 to 5). All works on exhibit may be purchased. The Artist Gala will be held on September 18 between 5-7pm.
Contact: (828) 288-5009
Website: http://www.rcvag.com/

Rastafarian Ancient Living Arts and Kulture Festival- Black Mountain

September 13 The First Annual Rastafarian Ancient Living Arts and Kulture Festival (RALAK Fest), presented by the Black Mountain Asheville Rastafarian Collective (Black Mountain ARC) is an all day educational, interfaith, music and cultural event that will feature speakers from a vast majority of religious sects, local civic leaders, representatives within our community and national educators. RALAK is also a celebration of The Ethiopian (2002) New Year, which is actually two days before on Sept 11th.The family-friendly event will begin with spiritual blessings from various cultures as well as the United States and Ethiopian National Anthems. $30 admission
Lake Eden Event Site, 377 Lake Eden Rd
Contact: (828) 669-4918
Website: http://www.RALAKfest.com

Gallery Crawl September 11th- West Jefferson

Gallery Crawl in West Jefferson
September 11 from 5PM-8PM in downtown West Jefferson. Get in with the In Crowd in historic downtown West Jefferson to visit the shops and galleries for an Open House and "Crawl" . Free live musicand fun entertainment! Refreshments will be served to "crawlers" and much merriment is guaranteed!
http://www.ashechamber.com/

Blowing Rock's Art in the Park

Art in the Park in Blowing Rock  September 12 from 10AM from 5PM at the American Legion Grounds in Downtown Blowing Rock NC. A juried art and craft show featuring 100 artists. 828-295-7851

Maggie Valley Labor Day Weekend Craft Show

September 5-6 from 9AM - 4PM at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley NC. Crafters from all over the Southeast come together in Maggie Valley for an end of summer two-day shoppers delight.
http://www.maggievalley.org/

Village Square Art & Craft Show- Highlands

September 5-6 in Highlands NC Art & Craft Show featuring regional artisans and a wide variety of art and crafts. Fine art, baskets, folk art, musical instruments, turned wood, kids' clothing/accessories, gourds, pottery, jewelry, rustic birdhouses, furniture, etc. Located in downtown Highlands at the Village Square and Kelsey Hutchinson Park at 5th and Pine Streets. Food, public bathrooms, parking.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call 828-787-2021 for more information.
http://www.highlandschamber.org

Introduction to Woodturning in Asheville

September 9-10 from 9AM-5PM at Asheville Hardware, 91 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC. Learn this fun hobby in 12 hours. Each student has his/her own lathe. Taught by Rob Kimzey, $175. http://www.ashevillehardware.com/

Hands-On Shibori Class in Asheville

September 5 at the Asheville Area Arts Council.  Using simple tools —your hands, yarn, needle and thread—you'll create gorgeous surface designs on pre-hemmed silk scarves. Complete 4 different multi-colored scarves in this fun, gratifying, and fast-paced dyeing class. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm. Instructor: Jen Sweariington   Fee: $90 + materials  http://www.clothfiberworkshop.com