Asheville Art Museum Gala Tomorrow Night

June 21, 6 PM The Asheville Art Museum (2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC) Presents  Visions + Visionaries: Pop Art Gala.  The evening includes an exciting live auction, and all of the auction items are listed online so you can prepare your bids. If you are unable to join us at the Gala, we encourage you to call us with an absentee bid at 828.253.3227.

Pop Art promises to be an exciting and festive evening featuring a live auction of fine art, vacation destinations, culinary adventures and more. This is a benefit to support the Museum’s innovative programming and exhibitions, and help bring great art and great experiences to the Western North Carolina region.

The location well be The Morris Hellenic Cultural Center,  227 Cumberland Avenue in Asheville. Tickets are $150 per person and can be reserved by calling 828-253-3227  purchased online.

Wilkesboro Open Air Market this Week

June 20, 2014  Wilkesboro Open Air Market    The Regular Friday markets will happen every Friday and will feature the freshest produce and handmade crafts of the surrounding area. Third Friday Markets also include downtown merchants, food vendors, local wineries, musicians, regional farms and produce, arts and crafts, demonstrators, as well as non-profit and civic organizations are open from 4 PM - 9 PM.

Each Third Friday Open Air Market will be themed with live music, children's activities, contests, and more. The Regular Friday markets will happen every Friday and will feature the freshest produce and handmade crafts of the surrounding area. 

Find additional NC local events and information on the Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro Visitor Guide. 

 

Asheville's Art in the Park This Weekend

June 21, 2014   Art in the Park   Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October.

Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Appalachian Lifestlye Celebration in Waynesville

June 14, 2014   Appalachian Lifestlye Celebration     A full day celebration of mountain heritage, live music and dance, crafts, and Appalachian life skills. Both educational and entertaining, the event features craft demonstrations such as basketry, wood carving, quilting, along with storytelling, traditional mountain music, clogging, and old time food vendors.10 AM - 5 PM. 

Get more information about Waynesville NC HERE

Little Switzerland Arts and Crafts Market Continues Today

June 6 - 7, 2014    Artisan League of Little Switzerland Arts and Crafts Market    Unique handcrafted gifts, including woodwork, pottery, paintings, fiber arts, journals, jewelry, photography, literary works, prints, cards and aromatherapy. View or purchase the work of both emerging artists and award-winning professionals. 10 AM - 4 PM at Geneva Hall in the heart of Little Switzerland NC.

Toe River Studio Tour this Weekend

June 6 - 8, 2014   Toe River Studio Tour   Grab the tour map and hit the road to visit over 100 artists in Mitchell and Yancey counties. Artists open their studios twice a year for the Toe River Studio tours! Enjoy meeting the artists in the premier craft destination in NC. 

Find additional local information on the Spruce Pine Visitor Guide and the Burnsville NC Visitor Guide 

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Asheville Art Walk at Downtown Galleries

June 6, 2014   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk   Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.