New NC Artists at Heartwood Gallery

Holden McCurry and Ed Byers - The Gallery is now offering their prayer towers, renowned in throughout WNC, uniquely beautiful and always a thoughtful gift. Included inside each tower is a fold of paper for writing down messages or prayers of one's choice - giving a special purpose for each sculpture. Each tower is hand built and unique with various textures, colors and symbols.

Mark Gardner - a beautiful selection of turned wood bowls from Saluda's own Mark Gardner is now available. Mark uses native hardwoods, adding a wash of milk paint to the exterior giving a unique, colorful finish. These bowls make an excellent wedding gift or artful addition to any home.


Bernie Rowell - an extrodinary contemporary quilt artis. In addition to her painted quilts, the Gallery has a wonderful selection of mixed media collage prints. The botanical images in Bernie's work capture the majesty of this beautiful NC mountains. Visit the Gallery to view these pieces in full glory.

Heartwood Gallery is located at 21 East Main Street in Saluda NC.

Featured Gallery: The Artists' Theatre

The Artists' Theatre, located in the charming town of West Jefferson NC is owned and operated by Steve and Lisa Willingham. It is a unique gallery experience housed in an early 1900s building. Over the years the building was home to a variety of businesses including the first local Ford auto dealership in the 1920's; a movie theater in the 30's and 40's; a used furniture store in the 50's - 80's;  an office in the 90's.

Today the building is perhaps the most unusual gallery you'll find in the mountains, offering both beauty and an aesthetic environment. The art deco style structure needed extensive  restoration, the perfect project for the Willinghoams to let their creative juices flow, creating an unusual space people would love experience.

NC Artist Tonya Bottomley

The restoration created a stunning art and antique gallery which has helped to rejuvenate the small but active local art community. The mix of old and new, traditional and funky, past and unexpected artistic pleasures has created a real buzz and excitement in the high country.  A variety of artists and media are available for viewing and purchase at The Artists' Theatre, 8 East Main Street, West Jefferson NC.

Featured NC Gallery: Ariel Craft Gallery in downtown Asheville

Ariel Craft Gallery   In a city full of fine craft galleries and a region brimming with artisans, Ariel Gallery is a standout. Owned and operated by the exhibiting artists themselves, this unique gallery is a showcase for original works of handmade jewelry, sculpture, glass, fiber, clay, mixed media, and woodwork.

Since 2002, Ariel Gallery has represented some of Western North Carolina's finest artisans and given the public an opportunity to buy directly from local makers. 46 Haywood Avenue, Asheville