Spend a lively Weekend in Marshall NC at the Art on the Island Festival

September 26, 2015   Art on the Island Festival   The new and improved arts and music (used to be MAD on Main held in May) has moved the month to September and the location to Blannahassett Island and changed the name to Art on the Island Festival. Still FREE! 

The new venue allows the festival to put musicians on the new stage and to combine with the Farmer’s Market to offer many more opportunities to enjoy the day. Come out to browse through arts booths, sample local food and buy local produce while listening to musicians perform throughout the day. For questions, contact the Madison County Arts Council at 828 649-1301. 

Find more information about Marshall NC on our Visitor Vacation Guide. 

FENCE Wine & Art Festival at Derbyshire tomorrow

Oct 10 in Columbus NC the  2nd Annual FENCE Wine & Art Festival at Derbyshire combines two of Tryon’s most recognizable traditions. FENCE brings you the second annual benefit wine tasting and art festival at Derbyshire. This wonderful event will allow you to sample the fruits of the region’s growing viticulture from several distinctive vintners. While enjoying these regional offerings for the palate, you may also explore artwork reflecting the Foothills’ rich arts and crafts heritage.

John C Campbell 37th Annual Fall Festival this Weekend

Fall is in the air and the folks at John C Campbell Folk School have been busy preparing the campus for the 37th annual Fall Festival, coming up this weekend, October 2 & 3. The fields have been hayed, the walking trails mulched, and the pumpkins and gourds harvested from the garden for a  great weekend full of music, dancing, and crafts,

If you have never experienced the Fall Festival, now is the time! With 225 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, 40 demonstrators, and continuous live entertainment, there is something for everyone:

Shop for crafts from local and regional artists located along the mulched paths throughout campus. You'll find baskets, jewelry, weaving, knitwear, pottery, home decor, wood carvings, brooms, ironwork, beeswax candles, quilts, woodturned bowls, handmade soap, and much more.
Enjoy live entertainment at the Craft Shop and Festival Barn stages. Listen to bluegrass, old-time, gospel and ballad singing, and get ready to be wowed by the cloggers and the garland and morris dancers. Check out the entertainment schedule here.
Fill up on handcrafted food made by local nonprofit and community groups. You'll find an assortment of delicious treats from scones and fried apple pies to veggie wraps, meat pies, and the Folk School's BBQ.
Learn more about the traditional ways of making craft. Potters will be throwing mugs and bowls. Woodcarvers will be carving miniature animals and ornaments, while woodturners will be spewing wood shavings as they transform chunks of wood into beautiful bowls. Spinners and weavers will show you the traditional way of making yarn and textiles.

Stecoah Valley Center Harvest Festival Seeking Art / Craft Vendors

The Harvest Festival at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in the Stecoah Community of Graham County, NC will be held this year October 15-19, with the following schedule of activities: Friday, October 15 – 6:00 pm campfire cookout; Saturday, October 16 – 11:00-5:00 full day of activities with art and food vendors, music and more; Sunday, October 17 – 2:30 Gospel singing in the auditorium; Monday, October 18 – 7:00 Birds of Prey Program at Fontana Village presented by Balsam Mountain Preserve.

The Festival  invites craft and food vendors for participation on Saturday, October 16. Arts/Crafts Vendor Fee- $25 per 10 X 10’ space. You supply your own tables, chairs, display and tent or cover if desired. Vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their craft. All items must be hand crafted and in good taste. Food Vendor Fee- $50. Electricity is available on a limited first request basis and with an additional $5 fee; you supply your own power cords.

Please contact Kate Parkerson if you have any questions or to request a vendor application. kate@stecoahvalleycenter.com or 828-479-3364. Completed applications and fees must be received by October 1, 2010.

Asheville Art Museum Art Break: Bele Chere Special

July 23 Art Break from 12:00 - 1:00 PM,  Bele Chere Special: Asheville Artists in the Permanent Collection Curatorial-Led Tour, free with Museum Membership or Admission.  In the current installation of the permanent collection, Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum, four members of the Museum staff took the opportunity to delve into the Museum's collection and selected artworks that related to four themes. Join us for a special tour of this exhibition highlighting Asheville artists in the permanent collection. Asheville Artists featured in this exhibition include: Stoney Lamar, Steven Seinberg, Mark Peiser, David Nelson, Rob Amberg, Kenn Kotara, Ken Carder and others.

And don't miss the Museum's Bele Chere booth  July 23 - 25.  FREE. Come visit the Museum's Bele Chere booth located directly in front of the Museum. We'll have select Museum Shop goodies and more! FANATICON's Spiderman will be at the booth Saturday handing out stickers and the first of 10 FANATICON trading cards for FANATICON 2!

Dillsboro Arts & Music Festival today

June 19  come enjoy the  Dillsboro Arts & Music Festival!  All the quaint shops are open and the streets are lined with tents featuring artisans demonstrating all kinds of traditional crafts including basketry, weaving, quilting, pewtering, and carving. It's a walk-about day with a gracious plenty of food available in the restaurants or from the street. Located at downtown Dillsboro North Carolina.

Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival this Weekend

June 12, Dillsboro North Carolina. Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival Celebrate traditional mountain crafts and enjoy lively regional musicians, dancers and storytellers. In addition to Dillsboro’s unique shops and studios, Front Street is lined with tents featuring all kinds of art and fine crafts including basketry, pottery, weaving, quilting, woodworking, jewelry, stained glass, painting, photography and more.

Art in Bloom Festival

May 21-23  Columbus, Landrum and Tryon  Art in Bloom - County-wide Festival  Experience the incredible beauty of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Six beautiful private gardens in the Columbus, Landrum and Tryon areas will be open from 11:00-3:00 on May 22nd 11:00-2:00 on May 23rd.  Artists will be painting in the gardens.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Art and Craft Events for Mom

May 7-9  FLAT ROCK  Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show Expanding its tradition of bringing quality art to Western North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to partner with Inspired Arts to stage the first Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show. InspiredArts is a collective of craft artists of the highest caliber who want to share their passion and artistry by collaborating with other local and regional artists. The Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show is their first major endeavor intended to create an event unique to the community while supporting the non-profit Vagabond School of the Drama, parent company to Flat Rock Playhouse

May 8-9 ASHEVILLE Fiber Weekend at the Folk Art Center Fiber artists from the Southern Highland Craft Guild provide hands-on learning about a variety of fiber crafts. Sheep shearing demonstrations are featured throughout the day

May 6-9 BLACK MOUNTAIN Lake Eden Arts Festival L.E.A.F. at Camp Rockmont. Tickets sold on-line in advance. Contact: L.E.A.F. 828)686-8742

May 7-9 ASHEVILLE Mother's Day Juried Arts & Crafts Bazaar  Downtown Market, 45 S. French Broad Ave. The Downtown Market will present its first Mother’s Day Juried Arts & Crafts Bazaar. Select artists and crafters from the southeast will present beautiful spring art, garden treasures and all things “Mother”.

Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event: Blacksmith Festival in Spruce pine

April 24   Spruce Pine North Carolina.  6th Annual Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival   Live demonstrations by well-known blacksmiths such as Bea Hensley, Elizabeth Brim. Vendors, hands-on opportunities, food, music and a Blacksmith Art Exhibition atthe Toe River Arts Council.   (828) 765-3008

Arts & Crafts Fall Festival in Tryon

Event: 2nd Annual Tryon Arts and Crafts Fall Festival
Time/Place: Oct 17-18, 10AM-5PM, Harmon Field Road, Tryon NC. Featuring some of the finest artisans and craftspeople from the region, this two-day event will be held rain or shine. In addition to shopping for one-of-a-kind handcrafted arts and crafts, enjoy artisan demonstrations, food from local restaurants, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids. Read more...

Avery Fine Arts and Mastercrafts Festival- Banner Elk

August 22-23 at The Banner Elk Elementary School in BANNER ELK NC. Avery Fine Arts and Mastercrafts Festival. Fine Arts in the Ultimate Mountain Setting of Banner Elk. An eclectic gathering of international and mountain fine artists and master crafters handcrafting ,iron works portrait paintings, glass blowers and demonstrations. There is something to suit every taste and budget at this juried annual event.
(828) 898-5605
http://averycounty.com

9th Annual Wine for the Arts august 10th

August 10 is the deadline for reserving your place at the 9th Annual Wine for the Arts Under the Stars at the Classic Wineseller on the patio at 24 Church Street in downtown Waynesville NC. The event will be held August 18, 7PM with a maximum of 50 participants. Come join the fabulous annual savory wine and appetizer evening under the stars. The menu this year is full of wonderful appetizers you won't want to miss. $35 per person.
Call the Arts Council at 828-452-0593
http://classicwineseller.com/

28th Annual Crafts on the Green- Beech Mountain

August 1 8AM - 4PM at Gazebo Park in Beech Mountain NC. Approximately 85 vendors from all over the mountains will have their crafts and art work available for your purchase. This juried event is located at a cool 5056 foot elevation. Food is available.
http://www.beechmtn.com

West Jefferson Hosts Gallery Open House

July 10 West Jefferson. Join the throngs of people who flock to historic downtown West Jefferson to visit the shops and galleries for an Open House beginning at 5 p.m. Free music, entertainment and refreshments will be served to "crawlers" and much merriment is guaranteed! http://www.ashechamber.com/

Father's Day Art Experience- Waynesville

19-20 WAYNESVILLE "Artistic Encounters" - Stroll Waynesville and "encounter" something artistic that brightens your day!Artist demonstrations, music, storytelling & more.
June 19, 6 - 9 pm: Stores will be serving their favorite appetizer and providing the recipe. Saturday,
June 20, 10 - 5: a full day of artistic encounters throughout downtown!
Waynesville Gallery Association 452-9284.

Artist in Action- Brevard

May 23 Brevard. Artists from the Transylvania Art Guild will be painting live, outside at Silvermont. Come on out for a while and talk with the artists while they paint. They will have other artworks for viewing and sale. It sure to be a lot of fun for all. There is a rain date for this show on the 30th of May in S. Broad Park by the Library.

Montford Arts and Music Festival

May 16 ASHEVILLE 6th Annual Montford Arts and Music Festival. This street festival, including musical acts and a juried art show, highlight the artistic strength of one of Asheville’s oldest neighborhoods. Celebrating its sixth anniversary, this festival is free to the public, and sponsored by the Montford Neighborhood Association.

For more information, call or email Sharon Fahrer at 828-777-1014 or Ben Scales at 828-225-4840 for directions or more info.