Western Carolina University Hosts Annual Arts and Crafts Show this Weekend

June 27 - 28, 2015    Mountain Artisans Art and Crafts Show  at WCU  10 AM - 5 PM  Mountain Artisans presents the Summmertime Art and Craft Show at the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center.  Authentic crafts from the hands of 100 Regional Artisans.  Admission $4.00 adults, Children under 12 Free.  Free parking.

Western North Carolina University is located in Cullowhee near Sylva NC.

Waynesville's Whole Bloomin' Thing Spring Festival Features Nature-Inspired Crafts

May 11   The Whole Bloomin' Thing Spring Festival - The 11th Annual Festival is held in Waynesville;s Historic Frog Level. This is Haywood County's premier spring festival, kicking off the growing season with beautiful flowering baskets, vegetable and herb starts, berry bushes, and potted ornamental plants to jumpstart your garden.

Local artisans will offer a wide range of nature-inspired gifts and crafts- from baskets and birdhouses to soaps and stemware, pottery and jewelry to metal sculptures and flower planters, and dozens of other handmade creations. Enjoy fresh cheese, homemade preserves and jellies, BBQ and burgers, veggie wraps, ice cream and desserts will be available all day long. Live music and entertainment will be provided throughout the day by local musicians and dancers. 9 AM - 4 PM.

Learn more about Waynesville NC HERE

ArtsMart this Weekend in Old Fort

April 6  ArtsMart Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one-of-a-kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League.

Emerging Artists Exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

March 10 from 3 PM - 4 PM the Opening Reception for the The Emerging Artists Exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. The exhibit features the works of the students who take art classes at the Center under Bob Travers and Cheryl Keefer. Students range in age from 8 to retirees.The exhibit continues through April 5, 2013.

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers live theatre, classes and an exhibition gallery. The Center is located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State Street in historic downtown Black Mountai NC. The Center includes Special Events as well as changing Gallery Shows.

ArtMart this Weekend in Old Fort NC

March 2    ArtMart   Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one of a kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League.

Get NC Mountain Crafts this Weekend at the ArtMart in Old Fort

February 2   ArtMart      Locally created arts and crafts displayed inside the historic Old Fort Depot. Stop by to chat with the creators of these one of a kind items while you shop for yourself, family or friends. Something for everyone including baskets, paintings, woodwork, wreaths, candles and live demonstrations. Sponsored by Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League.

Find additional NC mountain crafts and artwork on the NC Mountain Crafts and Gallery Guide.

25th Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show

November 23 -  24   Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show    Mountain Artisans presents the 25th Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts Show. This mountain Christmas Tradition features original arts and crafts at a great price. It is held each year at the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee NC. Free parking is available.

HandMade in America Exhibition and Opening Reception

November 30 - February 22 2013 FLUX:A Craft Exchange

 

Opening Reception - Friday, November 30, 5:30pm-8pm at HandMade in America

 

HandMade in America has been working with Flux Studios of Mt. Rainier, Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C., to exchange exhibits in an effort to share new ideas and demonstrate the importance for artists to stay abreast of national trends. Flux Studios resident artists will be exhibiting work at HandMade in America while artists from the Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts will be showing at Flux Studios; these handcrafted items will travel nearly 500 miles.

 

Flux Studios is an arts space in Northeast DC that houses the studios of six professional sculptors, a large classroom space and an informal exhibition gallery. The underlying concept behind Flux is one of exploration, experimentation and dialog among its members and the greater arts community. Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts is an Asheville-based school and studio which promotes the understanding, appreciation and professional development in the ceramic arts.

 

Novie Trump, founder of Flux and one of the residents featured in the exhibition says, “We are delighted to collaborate with HandMade in America on an exchange exhibition.  This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce artists and collectors in the DC area to the work of NC ceramicists.  In addition, the members of Flux are excited to present our work to the arts community in Asheville. This continues our tradition of exchange and our desire to engage in an active dialogue with artists and arts enthusiasts both nationally and internationally.”

 

Participating Artists

Jessica Beels
Andy Hamilton
Inga Hamilton
Jeff Herrity
Tamara Laird
Laurel Lukaszewski
Novie Trump
Elizabeth Vorlicek

For more about HandMade in America information, visit the website at handmadeinamerica.org or contact Yoko Morris at ymorris@handmadeinamerica.org.

Holiday Crafts: Foothills Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

November 17-18   Foothills Holiday Arts and Crafts Show    Find unique gifts during this year's pre-Thanksgiving arts and crafts show in Marion at the YMCA. The area's best talent will be showcased for two days including oil, pastel and watercolor paintings, drawings, wood and metal works, textile arts, jewelry and much more. Commercial vendors are not allowed at this event.

You'll find regional artists with unique points of view exhibited in their work. Vendors will be set up inside and outside the Corpening YMCA. Enjoy live regional music during the show. The Arrowhead Artists and Artisans League of Old Fort and the McDowell Arts Council have partnered to bring you this special event.

Show Hours are Saturday, November 17th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm. Sunday hours are 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

Get information about Marion cabin rentals, mountain inns and nearby attractions on the Marion NC Visitor Guide.