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Art on the Green in Banner Elk

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The fine art shows take place on the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School. Booth space will be reduced 50 percent to allow for distancing, and attendees should follow all NC protocols for Covid safety. The shows highlight works from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, […]

FREE

Southern Highland Craft Guild – “Sparkle”

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The Southern Highland Craft Guild will open its newest member-focused show "Sparkle" on Saturday August 7. On the second level of the Folk Art Center in the Focus Gallery, the work of five Guild Members will be on display from August 7 through November 9. Disciplines represented include metalsmithing, wheel-thrown ceramics, batiking, hand-dyed and sewn […]

FREE

16th Annual Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour

Leicester Community Center 2979 New Leicester Highway, Leicester, NC, United States

For the 16th year in a row, artists in this small community will open their studios to the public for the annual Come to Leicester Studio Tour. This free, self-guided event is held every third weekend in August, with this year’s tour dates being August 21st and 22nd, 10 AM to 6PM each day. Visitors […]

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Folk Art Center: Black & White 4 Exhibit

Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States

The Southern Highland Craft Guild opened its final Main Gallery exhibition of the 2021 year on August 28th. This is the fourth edition of the popular Members Show Black and White. “This show is the most popular theme for members and visitors alike. It happens roughly every ten years and each edition has been unique […]

A Living Language, Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art

Museum of the Cherokee People 598 Tsali Blvd., NC, Cherokee, NC, United States

A Living Language: Cherokee Syllabary and Contemporary Art features over 50 works of art in a variety of media by 30+ Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and Cherokee Nation artists. The exhibition highlights the use of the written Cherokee language, a syllabary developed by Cherokee innovator Sequoyah (circa 1776–1843). Cherokee syllabary is frequently found […]

Art on the Green in Banner Elk

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The fine art shows take place on the grounds of the Historic Banner Elk School. Booth space will be reduced 50 percent to allow for distancing, and attendees should follow all NC protocols for Covid safety. The shows highlight works from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, such as ceramics, glass, metal, […]

FREE

Potters & Patrons: The Gorelick Collection

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum 159 Ginny Stevens Lane , Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

Carol Gorelick (1939-2019) began building her collection of pottery in 1970. Along with her husband Shelton (1929-2014), the Gorelicks were drawn to the medium’s texture and tactility and built a substantial collection of predominantly North Carolina pottery and ceramic objects over the proceeding decades. The Gorelicks purchased what they liked, with Carol once saying, “I […]

2021 Cherokee Heritage Festival

Cherokee Homestead 805 Hwy 64 Business, Hayesville, NC, United States

Learn all about the Cherokee culture in your own back yard. The 2021 Cherokee Heritage Festival is not to be missed! Come see demonstrations and dancing from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Try authentic Fry Bread, or purchase a beautiful hand-crafted piece of jewelry or art! Come see demonstrations and dancing from the Eastern […]

FREE

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Return of the Red House Photographers

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts (BMCA) is happy to feature the Return of the Red House Photographers. These talented photographers will display their work in the Upper Gallery starting October 1 and running through October 22. The public is invited to a reception for the artists on Saturday, October 2 from 4:30 to […]

Spruce Pine Potters Market

ONLINE EVENT - VIRTUAL

The Spruce Pine Potters Market has become a fall tradition for so many, and is a festive event that celebrates our community of clay artists and clay enthusiasts. In the continued interest of everyone’s safety, our show will not happen in person this year. But we are excited that the vibrant spirit of SPPM will be […]

Fall 2021 Fused Glass Workshops at Tryon Arts & Crafts School

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

"THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOWL" Workshop with Deb Williams Join veteran glass artist, Deb Williams, as she teaches a hands-on class using cost effective tempered glass.  Create multiple fused projects (flat and vessel) during our three days together and learn tips and tricks to creating the “not so ordinary” bowl.  We will be using a process […]

Fall 2021 Fused Glass Workshops at Tryon Arts & Crafts School

Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United States

"THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOWL" Workshop with Deb Williams Join veteran glass artist, Deb Williams, as she teaches a hands-on class using cost effective tempered glass.  Create multiple fused projects (flat and vessel) during our three days together and learn tips and tricks to creating the “not so ordinary” bowl.  We will be using a process […]

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