Annual Saluda Arts Festival

 May 20, 2017   in  SALUDA NC -   Saluda Arts Festival   This  year's annual festival will include

 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.

Art on the Island Festival in Marshall NC

September 24, 2016     Art on the Island Festival   The new and improved arts and music (used to be MAD on Main held in May) has moved the month to September and the location to Blannahassett Island and changed the name to Art on the Island Festival. The Festival is Still FREE. 

The new venue allows the festival to put musicians on the new stage and to combine with the Farmer’s Market to offer many more opportunities to enjoy the day. 

Come out to browse through arts booths, sample local food and buy local produce while listening to musicians perform throughout the day. Sponsored by the Madison County Arts Council. 

Find more local information on our Marshall and Mars Hill NC Visitor Guide.

Autumn Leaves Craft Show this Weekend in Franklin NC

October 8 - 10, 2015     Autumn Leaves Craft Show   Unique, hand-made crafts by local skilled artisans in Western North Carolina. Enjoy great food and more. Held on the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin NC with over 50 venders.  Free admission and parking.

photo courtesy of FranklinMainstreetProgram.org

Last of the Season - Ooh La La Curiosity Market

September 19, 2015   Ooh La La Curiosity Market   An outdoor market in Pritchard Park  featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. 

In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts. 

Annual Herb Festival includes 25 Local Artisans with NC Crafts for Sale

April 11 - 12, 2015   11th Annual Herb Festival   Savor the smell and taste of fresh-grown herbs with a  selection including several unique medicinal, cooking and ornamental herbs. The herbal combination planters include the Scarborough Fair Combo, the Indoor Herbs Combo, and several other attractive and useful assortments. 

Browse over 25 talented local artisan's booths, including handcrafted herbal soaps and herbal blends, handmade jewelry, woodcraft & handcrafted furniture, paintings, photography and more. 

Food vendors offer delicious treats ranging from vegetarian quesadillas to gourmet sausages and hand-squeezed drinks (you can also sample Painters own homemade pesto), and talented local musicians will be performing all weekend. 

The event is held at Painters Greenhouse, approximately 5 miles south of I-40 at exit 73, near Old Fort.

February Sale at Heartwood Gallery

The February sale has begun at Saluda's Heartwood Gallery. There are two racks of pottery and glass and two cases of selected jewelry reduced by 25-40%. It's a great time to get gifts or something pretty to pick yourself up during the last of the grey winter days. The Gallery needs to make room for all the exciting new work that has been ordered and will be put onj display beginning in  in March.

Heartwood Gallery, located at 21 East Main Street in historic downtown Saluda NC,  offers handmade wearables, jewelry, paper, paintings, fine porcelain, stoneware, glass, metal and wood  - just a few of the crafts on display. The Gallery is a destination well worth considering when you're looking for a special art work or craft for yourself, your home or a friend. One of a kind describes not only the items found at Heartwood, but also the unique quality of the Gallery itself. 

Mountain Glory Festival Features 125 Artists

October 11, 2014   31th Annual Mountain Glory Festival   The festival covers the court house lawn and 3 blocks of downtown Marion NC. Browsers and shoppers looking for original handicrafts or handspun enjoyment will find plenty of choice among more than 125 artists, crafters and food booths and a variety of entertainment, from local bluegrass bands playing traditional mountain music to haunting melodies of Native American music. 9:30 AM - 5 PM. 

Learn more about Marion NC HERE. 

Gallery Crawl this Weekend in West Jefferson

October 10, 2014   West Jefferson Gallery Crawl   Stroll the streets of an historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the sounds of street musicians and "popping" in and out of West Jefferson's many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios.

Ooh La La Curiosity Market this Weekend

September 13, 2014   Ooh La La Curiosity Market    An outdoor market in Asheville's Pritchard Park featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas.

In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts. 

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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Art in the Park Begins for the Season this Weekend in Blowing Rock NC

May 17    Art in the Park   A juried arts and craft show featuring 90 artists held in the picturesque downtown park in Blowing Rock once a month from May through October. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more. 

Need more information about Blowing Rock NC?

CLICK HERE for the Blowing Rock NC Visitor Guide. 

Asheville Fringe Art Festival

January 23 - 26  The  Fringe Art Festival   serves patrons of art from Asheville and beyond by facilitating the creation and production of avant garde work that may otherwise not find a venue. In past years the artistic mix has included actors, dancers, singers, videographers, painters and musicians, presenting a varied range of interesting work including cross-genre improvisation, Butoh dance, sketch theatre, modern dance, and multi-media performance art.

Learn more about Art in Asheville on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Penland School of Crafts Annual Donations

A Message from Gay  Smith

My experience of Penland is about connection: life, creativity, hands, heart, materials, mentors, students, colleagues, community, and friends, all connected in a beautiful web like the warps and wefts on Penland's looms.


I first came to Penland in 1985 with a studio assistant scholarship. It was a life-changing experience made possible by the generosity of others. Since then I have been a resident artist, an instructor, a community member, and a trustee, and I know that any amount we contribute to Penland's annual fund makes a difference. Our donations support everything from the not-so-glamorous water system to the priceless experiences of new scholarship students. They help create the fabric of Penland, and they strengthen our connection with this special place.

I invite you to join me this year as a donor to the Penland annual fund, and my deep thanks go to those who have already made a gift.

Sincerely, 

Gay Smith

LEARN HOW TO MAKE A DONATION HERE

Gallery Crawl this Weekend in West Jefferson

October 11   West Jefferson Gallery Crawl   Stroll the streets of an historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the sounds of street musicians and "popping" in and out of West Jefferson's many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios.

Get links for complete visitor information on the West Jefferson NC Guide. 

 

Best of the Blue Ridge Art Show in West Jefferson

October 9 - November 21  Best of the Blue Ridge   The Annual juried exhibit begins this week and includes artists from six counties. The exhibit is held at the Ashe Arts Center. 336-846-ARTS.

The Artist reception is October 11 from 5-8 PM. The Ashe Arts Center is located at  303 School Ave. in West Jefferson NC. 

Asheville Art in the Park this weekend in Asheville

October 5   Asheville Art in the Park   The finest handcrafted art i the area on display and sale at Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Find some of the finest artists in the region at this market series now in its fifth year. 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. Muddy Knees Design and Production hosts this opportunity to connect these excep0tion artists with the public in Asheville‘s Pack Square Park.

Get links for complete local information on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

American Craft Week in Asheville

October 4-13   American Craft Week   A celebration of the wonders of American craft and its contribution to the culture and economy of the country. Dozens of participants in Western North Carolina host special events from open studios to major gallery exhibits.

This year's Keynote Speaker is Christopher Benfey - Survival 101: Keeping Education Alive at Black Mountain College. Saturday, October 12, 5:30pm-6:30pm. 6:30-7:45 reception.. Get a complete list of participants and events on the website. 

Open Studio Tour Today in Hendersonville

September 22, 10 AM - 5 PM - This free self-guided art studio tour features fine art and craft studios throughout Henderson County. Artist’s studios will be open for visits with plenty of new artwork to view and purchase; several studios and galleries will have guest artists as well.

Original works in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, metal arts, woodworking, and glass will be offered by 40 participating artists. The Art League of Henderson County is the Tour sponsor.

Find links for visitor information o the Hendersonville NC Guide. 

 

NC Arts and Crafts this weekend at the Ooh La La Curiosity Market

September 14   Ooh La La Curiosity Market    An outdoor market in Asheville's downtown Pritchard Park featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas.

In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.

West Jefferson Gallery Crawl this Friday

September 13   West Jefferson Gallery Crawl   Stroll the streets of an historic mountain town, enjoy the cool mountain breeze while listening to the sounds of street musicians and "popping" in and out of West Jefferson's many galleries. Open House in more than 15 art galleries and studios.