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Arts

Arts
Jul 2015

Jul 2015
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center welcomes its first official director

Jul 2015
While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art

Apr 2015
Potter Reiko Miyagi brings deep meaning to her ceramics

Apr 2015
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Mar 2015
Field School allows the curious to explore an ancient site in Morganton where the New and Old Worlds collided

Mar 2015
For Asheville textile artist Barbara Zaretsky, ancient dying techniques enliven modern designs

Mar 2015
Penland artist David Chatt proves beadwork can transcend handicraft

Dec 2014
Asheville artist Andy Farkas tells poetic stories through delicate prints and engravings

Dec 2014
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone

Nov 2014
Celebrate a joyous season with performances galore

Oct 2014
Make a moonshine run to see some of WNC’s historic stills

Oct 2014
Boone artist Arthur Hash rethinks the way we see and wear jewelry

Oct 2014
An up-and-coming Asheville restaurant will showcase innovative and sustainable design

Aug 2014
"Everything is an art material"

Aug 2014
Asheville’s Old Wood Co. revives North Carolina furniture making, one table at a time

Aug 2014
Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation. Potters and other artisan wizards work in the hills and hollers that surround Mineral City, making Spruce Pine a prime base for hiking, touring, and studio-hopping.

Jun 2014
Learn to paint and cook, inspired by food and wine

Jun 2014
Burnsville artist Mel Chin defies convention and challenges the definition of art

Jun 2014
Asheville couturier Anna Toth dishes on denim, fashion feats, and her new fall line

Jun 2014
County: Madison Population: 868

Jun 2014
An Appalachian Summer Festival celebrates 30 years of showcasing the arts

May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city

Mar 2014
Asheville designer Robert Nicholas re-envisions salvage materials as bold lighting

Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.

Dec 2013
George Peterson pounds, carves, and cuts salvaged wood and skateboard decks into modern art

Dec 2013
Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless

Dec 2013
Photographer Rob Amberg chronicles the raw beauty and complexities of everyday life in Madison County

Oct 2013
From opening a new studio to teaching, ceramist Jason Bige Burnett is in art overdrive

Oct 2013
Jennifer Thomas of Montford Walk-In Bakery shares recipes perfect for the holidays

Aug 2013
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries

Aug 2013
One-of-a-kind archives keep the history of mountain arts alive and accessible

Aug 2013
Andrew Hayes’ metal and paper sculpture deconstructs the book

Aug 2013
A former lumberyard in Brevard is reclaimed as a budding arts district

Jul 2013
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).

Jun 2013
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table

Jun 2013
Daniel Nevins' latest work takes a powerful new turn