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Jul 2015
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center welcomes its first official director
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
Burnsville artist Mel Chin defies convention and challenges the definition of art
Jun 2014
Florence Young Thomas laid the foundation for visual artists in Ashe County
Jun 2014
Inspired tours bring art lovers to artists where they live and work
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
Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away
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
Oct 2013
From opening a new studio to teaching, ceramist Jason Bige Burnett is in art overdrive
Aug 2013
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries
Aug 2013
Gallery owner Brie Castell brings the realm of fine art photography to the Asheville scene
Aug 2013
Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.
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
Apr 2013
This Polk County town’s image is forever tied to the steep railroad grade that once brought passengers to downtown, but more recently its outdoor persona is on the rise.
Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
Mar 2013
Waynesville artist Margaret Roberts transforms watercolor with collage techniques
Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit
Oct 2012
Across cultures and continents, Akira Satake excels in both music and pottery
Aug 2012
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
Feb 2012
Truly magnificent gardens need time and attention to flourish - coaxed and nurtured by guiding hands and verdant vision. Peter and Jasmin Gentling spent the last 40 years creating just such a landscape on Sunset Mountain. Welcome to Blue Briar Garden.