Art
Coffee With the Curator: Southern Strands Exhibition
Take a walk through the galleries with the Curator and get a behind-the-scenes look into the Southern Strands: North Carolina Fiber Art an exhibit made possible by a grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. Afterward, guests are invited to converse and pose questions while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies (courtesy of Appalachia Cookie Company) with […]
Historic Courthouse Beal Center First Anniversary Celebration
Historic Clay County Courthouse/Beal Center 25 Herbert Street, Hayesville, NC, United StatesThe Historic Courthouse Beal Center is celebrating its first anniversary and invites everyone to enjoy food, drink, and a fabulous silent auction featuring amazing items from local artisans and vendors. The fundraiser will be on Saturday, July 27 from 6 - 9 pm and all proceeds will benefit the CCCRA (Clay County Communities Revitalization Association). […]
Ashe County Studio Tour
Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesHere’s the picture: the sweep of mountains as a backdrop, a tiny valley with a charming lane enticing you to follow it around a turn…the roadways of Ashe County are great for daytripping! And what better destination can you envision than visiting the artists whose studios are part of the Ashe County Studio Tour. There […]
Ashe County Studio Tour
Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson, NC, United StatesHere’s the picture: the sweep of mountains as a backdrop, a tiny valley with a charming lane enticing you to follow it around a turn…the roadways of Ashe County are great for daytripping! And what better destination can you envision than visiting the artists whose studios are part of the Ashe County Studio Tour. There […]
A Needle Felting Landscape Workshop with Lorraine Cathey
Learn to needle felt a beautiful landscape using dyed wool roving. Using only barbed needles learn to turn a pile of fluff into a memorable scene of our amazing mountains. No experience needed and all are welcome. Kits will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of their favorite mountain scene to use as […]
Brews, Blues and BBQ Festival
Downtown Marion 11 N Main Street , Marion, NC, United StatesNothing says North Carolina like blues music, barbecue, and craft beer. On Saturday, August 17, the inaugural Brews, Blues and Barbecue Festival will bring all three of those things together in downtown Marion from 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. Visitors to the event can enjoy dishes from 10 different food vendors, beer from eight regional craft […]
Fall Exhibition Celebration
Our seasonal Exhibition Celebrations are some of our biggest gatherings of the year! Three times a year—winter, summer, and fall, the Museum hosts a reception to celebrate our latest changeover of exhibitions in the galleries. Hors-d'oeuvres, drinks, and music are offered throughout the evening. You'll have the chance to meet museum staff, exhibiting artists, featured […]
Fines Creek Heritage Fair and Music Festival
Food, Exhibits, and much more! Hotdog Plate $5 Hamburger Plate $6 (Both include chips, baked beans, dessert and drink) Exhibits and Live Demonstrations with Sunset Cruisers, Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Club, Blacksmithing, Weaving, Farm Animal Exhibit, Knife Fabricating, Local History Narrated by: Louise K. Nelson-Author and others, Bushcraft and Survival, Sustainability, Handmade Soaps, Local Art, […]
Fines Creek Heritage Fair and Music Festival
Food, Music, Exhibits, and much more. Food offered: Hotdog Plate $5 Hamburger Plate $6 (Both include chips, baked beans, dessert and drink) and Saturday at 5 pm: Poor Man’s Supper: $8 Music from 4:00-11:00 pm (Bring a chair): Big Creek Band, David Teague and Kelsey, Jamie Gann & the Longshot Band, Rewind, Running Wolfe and […]
Fines Creek Fair and Music Festival
Food, Exhibits, and much more. Food offered: Hotdog Plate $5 Hamburger Plate $6 (Both include chips, baked beans, dessert and drink). Exhibits and Live Demonstrations by: Sunset Cruisers, Ole Smoky Antique Tractor Club, Blacksmithing, Weaving, Farm Animal Exhibit, Knife Fabricating. Local History Narrated by: Louise K. Nelson-Author and others, Bushcraft and Survival, Sustainability, Handmade Soaps, […]
Crafting with the Southern Highland Craft Guild: Little Fairy Mermaid
Join us to make a Little Fairy Mermaid from cloth to hang on a wall. Parts will be pre-stitched for you so you can just come in and play! We will assemble parts, do a face and embellish with beads. Charlie Patricolo has been making dolls for over 50 years and teaching for 20 all […]
Coffee with the Curator: Southern Strands Exhibition
Take a walk through the galleries with the Curator and get a behind-the-scenes look into the Southern Strands: North Carolina Fiber Art an exhibit made possible by a grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership. Afterward, guests are invited to converse and pose questions while enjoying complimentary coffee and cookies (courtesy of Appalachia Cookie Company) with […]
