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June 26, 2017
2017 Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in Dillsboro NC a Big Success
Wonderful blue skies, great entertainment and over 60 multi-talented artisans brought out more than 3,000 people to Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in Dillsboro NC on June 17th.
The first of three 2017 festivals produced by the Dillsboro Merchants Association, Front Street Arts and Crafts Show filled not only Front Street but also Church Street, increasing vendor participation thereby providing a much larger selection of arts and crafts. Dillsboro Merchants also reported an upturn in business during the festival.
The second 2017 Dillsboro festival, Summer Arts and Crafts Market, is scheduled for August 19th, with vendor booths booked to capacity. Vendor booths for ColorFest on October 7th, the third 2017 Association sponsored Festival are going fast.
This report and photos provided by
The first of three 2017 festivals produced by the Dillsboro Merchants Association, Front Street Arts and Crafts Show filled not only Front Street but also Church Street, increasing vendor participation thereby providing a much larger selection of arts and crafts. Dillsboro Merchants also reported an upturn in business during the festival.
The second 2017 Dillsboro festival, Summer Arts and Crafts Market, is scheduled for August 19th, with vendor booths booked to capacity. Vendor booths for ColorFest on October 7th, the third 2017 Association sponsored Festival are going fast.
This report and photos provided by
Amy Ammons Garza
Co-Founder
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.
29 Regal Avenue • Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: 828-631-4587
Email: violetamy@frontier.com
June 15, 2017
The Art Museum's permanent address at 2 South Pack Square remains under construction with "The Museum on the Slope"open at 175 Biltmore Avenue for regular hours and special events.Admission is free during construction, but donations are welcomed to continue support of programs.
June 17, 2017 at The Asheville Art Museum: TIME WARP, the 2017 Benefit Gala.The event will be held at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel.
The evening includes:
June 17, 2017 at The Asheville Art Museum: TIME WARP, the 2017 Benefit Gala.The event will be held at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel.
The evening includes:
- “Make It Yours” sumptuous cocktail dinner with wine, beer + signature cocktail
- Gourmet food stations to please every palate
- Live auction — fine art, travel packages
- Fund-the-Needs Lot: Cultivating the Future: Artists, Educators, Collectors, Museum Lovers and More
- Dream Bar + Chef Dinner raffles
- Centerpiece + Textile Art sales
- After Party on the Terrace with Zati & Meseret of Phantom Pantone
- Cash liquor bar available
- NEW! Meet-the-Maker VIP Hour at 5pm (additional fee) – includes valet parking
May 18, 2017
Annual Saluda Arts Festival
almost 90 artists and craftspeople, lively and award winning music, the children's art tent, several art and craft demonstrators and delicious food from our local restaurants.
The festival also pays tribute this year to the late artist Johnny Waddill with a special exhibit displaying his work during the festival at the Saluda Center, 64 Greenville St., Saluda, NC.
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