Second Annual Art & Garden Bazaar in Tryon

April 30 -  The Second Annual Art and Garden Bazaar will be held on McCown Street in Downtown Tryon and is free to the public. Vendors specializing in plants and art for the gardens, will be selling flowers, shrubs, birdhouses, decorative art and accessories. 15% of sales will benefit ARTSCAPES, a project celebrating cultural landscapes and creating public art throughout the communities of Tryon, Landrum and Columbus.


The Bazaar is presented by Tryon Fine Arts Center and sponsored by Carolina Foothills Chamber Foundation in partnership with Polk County Extension Center, The Town of Tryon, Tryon Garden Club, Green Blades Garden club, and the Daffy Jills. Magnolia Garden Club and in conjunction with the Green Blades Garden Club 2011 Tour of Homes.

Jackson County Recreation Center receives Quilt of Jackson County

Cullowhee  North Carolina. On Thursday, May 27th, Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA) and the Appalachian Homestead Farm & Preserve presented the Jackson County Recreation Center a hand pieced, appliquéd quilt of Jackson County in appreciation for the past five years assisting the Patchwork Folk and Fabric Festival. The Center staff  have assisted with anything needed before, during and after the annual show. The quilt has been in the making since the beginning of the year, and will now be on display at the Center located at 88 Cullowhee Mountain Road in Cullowhee.
The 5th annual Patchwork Folk & Fabric Festival will be June 5th at the Jackson County Recreation Center. Come and check out the quilt and take advantage of the handmade arts & crafts show from 9am until 4pm.  For more information, call the Recreation Center at 828-293-3053.

Annual Art and Craft Show in Highlands

May 30   HIGHLANDS  North Carolina.   Village Square Art & Craft Show   Highlands Civic Center & Recreation Park. Regional artists selling fine art, folk art, jewelry, rustic furniture, birdhouses, pottery, fabric art, baskets and more.

7th Annual Arts and Music Festival Tomorrow in Saluda

May15   SALUDA  North Carolina 7th Annual Saluda Arts  and Music Festival   Showcasing fine arts and crafts from local and regional artists, the Saluda Arts Festival draws thousands of spring tourists visiting Western North Carolina.

CMLC Calls for Artists for Summer Twilight Art Opening

CMLC (Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy) needs artists - Sign up to participate in the art show by May 31st!  We can only take the first 75 entries so please sign up early. Participating Artists attend the Twilight Event on June 5th for free. Find details here..

CMLC's Summer Twilight Art Opening, Saturday June 5th 5-7pm at CMLC's office in Hendersonville North Carolina. Enjoy wine and fine art in the summer twilight! This is CMLC's first show in their second annual series of art shows. All the art is local and conservation-themed, and 25% of the sales go toward CMLC's mission to save the places you love!

Black Mountain Center for the Arts

January, The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Black Mountain North Carolina. Pottery Show. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts Clay Studio, located in the renovated City Garage in the backyard of the Center, offers classes and workshops throughout the year. In December and January they present an annual show of work from resident potters, community members, and students of work produced in the studio. http://www.blackmountainarts.org

Spruce Pine Gallery Current Exhibit

Now - December 31, Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour Exhibit at the Spruce Pine Gallery. Over 80 participating artists and craftpersons will show off the talents during the month long exhibition. From new artists on the tour, to those who were there in the beginning over a decade ago, from clay to glass to fiber to wood, visitors will get a taste of what the Tour has to offer. http://www.toeriverarts.org

22nd Annual Hard Candy Christmas

Nov 27-28, 10AM-5PM, WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowee NC. "Hard Candy Christmas" ART & CRAFT SHOW. This highly anticipated annual event has become a "Mountain Christmas Tradition". Over 100 regional and area artists and craftsmen exhibit and sell their best work of the year . Returning customers come early for the first pick of one of a kind Christmas gifts and ornaments. Read more...

Annual Appalachian Potters Market

Dec 5, 10AM-4PM, McDowell High School - Commons Area, McDowell High School Road Marion NC. Annual event featuring potters from across North Carolina. Some styles represented are raku, decorative stoneware, and traditional folk pottery. Items for sale include cookware, planters, jewelry, and Christmas ornaments. Raffle. Admission $4.00; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at McDowell High School. For more information, call 828-652-8610.

Santa's Palette Annual Holiday Show in Brevard

Nov 23-Dec 16, Transylvania Arts Council, 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard NC. Annual Holiday Show and Sale at TC Arts Council. A great place to start and finish your Holiday Shopping. An artist reception will be held on Nov. 27th during the Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Website: http://www.artsofbrevard.org

Patchwork Show Today and Tomorrow

Nov 13-14, 10AM - 4 PM, St. Timothy Methodist Church, Asheville Hwy, Brevard NC. Unique show with items arranged in boutique fashion will include high quality (juried) crafts by area artists. Beautiful one-of-a-kind handmade items will include sterling silver, gold-filled, dichroic and polymer clay jewelry, home decor, candle wreaths, flower arrangements, towels, doll clothes, hand sewn critters, greeting cards, baskets, hand painted items, and much more. Home baked items, coffee and snacks available. 828.883-2029

Fall Harvest Craft Festival- Cherokee

Event: Fall Harvest Craft Show
Time/Place: 9:30AM-5PM, The Old Mill, 3082 U.S. 441 one mile south of Cherokee. A great day including: Pit Smoked BBQ by Rib Country, Flossie’s Funnel Cakes, Kettle Corn, Country Ham Biscuits, Fried Pies, Live Demonstrations, Live Band. Cherokee stone carver Fred Wilnoty, Appalachian crafters and Authors ~ Blacksmith, Chair weaver, Chainsaw bear carver, Jewelry designers, Wood carvers, Gourd artists and many more.70 Cherokee Artists.
Contact: 828-497-6536

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

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

Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair- Burnsville

August 7 - 8 Burnsville Town Square on Main Street in Burnsville NC. The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair is one of the largest crafts fairs in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are over 225 crafters, various foods, continuous entertainment. Admission is free and it is held in downtown Burnsville. Times are August 7, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, August 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. http://www.yanceychamber.com/

Folkmoot USA Last Weekend

16-26 Folkmoot USA. Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's Official International Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. Held each summer across the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Folkmoot features performances, parades and workshops by more than 350 performers from a dozen or so countries. Performers demonstrate cultural heritage through colorful, authentic and original reproduction costumes, lively dance and beautiful music. During its 25-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at Folkmoot USA.

Cherokee Art Market & Festival

July 16 - 18 Cherokee NC, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
Gathering of tribes from the Americas to celebrate Native culture. Traditional dancing, food and craft vendors. $10 general admission.
C0ntact janiwild@nc-cherokee.com

Cherokee Art Market & Festival

July 16 - 18 Cherokee NC, Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds.
Gathering of tribes from the Americas to celebrate Native culture. Traditional dancing, food and craft vendors. $10 general admission.
C0ntact janiwild@nc-cherokee.com