Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

The TCVA will be offering several bus trips in 2015.  Below are the dates and locations currently planned for 2015. More details will be posted throughout the year on www.tcva.org/bustrips.  If you are interested in hearing more about specific 2015 bus trips, email millerlw1@appstate.edu. 
  
APRIL 9: Bristol and Abingdon, Virginia -  The first day trip will be to Bristol/Abingdon, Virginia. The trip will depart at 8:00 AM and return at 5 PM. The cost is $60 for TCVA donors and $70 for non-donors. The itinerary is listed below. Seating is limited so please call (828) 262-3017 to reserve a spot.  Each ticket includes round trip transportation, lunch and refreshments. 

Itinerary: 

• 8:00 AM: Depart from University Hall Drive 
• 10:00 AM: Arrive at Benjamin Walls Fine Art Gallery in Bristol, VA 
• 11:00 AM: Depart for Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA 
• 12:30 PM: Lunch at Peppermill 
• 1:30 PM: Optional antique shopping in downtown Abingdon, VA 
• 2:00 PM: Finish the day at the Abingdon Winery. 
• 3:00 PM: Depart for University Hall in Boone, NC

UPCOMING BUS TOUR DATES: 
June 18: Ashe County Arts Tour
September 10:  Asheville Arts Tour
October 10: Spruce Pine Potters Market

The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts  is located at 423 West King Street at Appalachian State University (ASU) in Boone North Carolina.

Registration Now Open for 2015 AWE Conference

May 13, 2015 - 2015 Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Conference

Many women struggle to make a career out of doing what they love. Often the missing ingredient is an understanding of simple business practices that can help better promote, manage and finance their efforts.

Each year the AWE conference offers the opportunity for women throughout the WNC region to come together, learn new businss skills, network, and celebrate. Join host Handmade in America for a full day to learn and celebrate one another. 

Registration Information: AWE conference is free to all HandMade members and $15 for non-members. To register for the AWE conference fill out the form by clicking HERE.  To pay for the AWE conference as a Non-member click HERE. 

This year the AWE Conference explores Micro-business in the 21st Century with presentations from:

• Keynote speaker: Dorothy Clark 
• Breakout Consultants: 
• April Burt – Business Law 
• Dawn Chitwood – Web Marketing 
• Saralyn Collins – Business Analyst 
• Sara Sheppard Pacifici – Insurance Needs 
• Olivia Poto – Gift Shop Buyer 
• Leah Shapiro – Editor, The Laurel 
• Anna Toth – Award winning, emerging designer 

Itinerary: 

• 8:15 AM Registration and light breakfast 
• 9:00 AM Conference begins 
• 1 hour lunch break 
• 15 minute afternoon break 
• 5:15 PM Conference ends 
• Closing optional reception until 6:30 PM

Current Exhibit at The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

Now through April 25, 2015 at BRAHM, 159 Chestnut Street (corner of Chestnut and Main) in Blowing Rock NC:  Nearly two hundred photographs from the collection of Jerry Burns, previous editor of the local Blowing Rocket newspaper for forty-four years, are on loan from the Blowing Rock Historical Society. The exhibit takes a unique look at Jerry's life and contributions to the community through his photographs, and is sponsored by Mountain Times Publications.

Jerry Burns Photos at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

The Museum, along with the Blowing Rock Historical Society, is putting forth a call to the community for help in researching over 10,000 historical photographs of Blowing Rock and the surrounding area. A selection of these photographs is on view at the Museum in Jerry Burns: Through the Lens, and the Museum has provided forms for visitors to fill in with information about photos on display. 

Trent Margrif of the Historical Society may be in touch with participants to gather more information on other photographs in the collection. Research will be used in the development of a new book on the history of Blowing Rock through Arcadia Publishing, with all sales from the book benefiting the Historical Society.  Please direct all questions to Dianna Loughlin, BRAHM Exhibitions and Collections Coordinator, at dianna@blowingrockmuseum.org.

Inaugural Front Street Arts and Crafts Show Calls for Artists

Call for artisans:  Fine art & fine craft artisans are cordially invited to participate in the inaugural Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in the charming village of Dillsboro NC scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2015. 

This major juried show also features food, entertainment, silent auction and raffle. The application deadline is April 1. For more information call 828-506-8331. For applications visit www.visit dillsboro.org or mountainlovers.com

While on the web sites, check out the new Arts and Crafts Markets every third Saturday, July through September, a venue designed to give artisans an affordable way ( only $10 ) to exhibit and sell their work. This is not a flea market, but a place for professional artisans.

Just officially confirmed, ColorFest will again feature $500 in cash prizes sponsored by Champion Credit Union. This years date is October 3. 

The new Oktoberfest on October 17 has a low $25 entry fee for artisans. Participate in these events and help make Dillsboro NC a popular mountain art and craft destination.