Arts and Crafts in the Mountains this Week

Summer activities in the NC mountains are in full swing now and that includes one of mountains' favorite natural resources: local art and craft. Outdoor festivals, gallery shows and art walks offer visitors the opportunity to see the remarkable creativity and hand work or 100s of mountain artisans. Purchase fine art or mountain crafts and take a part of the beautiful western North Carolina mountain back home with you!

June 10 -   BREVARD NC Transylvania County Handcrafter's Guild Show Locally handcrafted artwork on display and for sale under the big tent at Brevard College.

June 10 - WEST JEFFERSON NC  West Jefferson Gallery Crawl  Over a dozen galleries in historic downtown West Jefferson participate in the 11th Annual Gallery Crawl. Extended gallery hours are from 5:00 - 8:00 PM

June 10 - July 2 WEST JEFFERSON NC  Shadow of the Hills Art Exhibit The annual member exhibit by the Blue Ridge Art Clan is featured in The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center. The show will feature the work of over two-dozen local painters with the artists’ reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday evening, June 10 in conjunction with the first Gallery Crawl of the season.
June 10 and 11 -  TRYON NC   The Foothills Craft Fair at the Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival. A juried fine arts and crafts festival along the banks of the Pacolet River during the annual Blue Ridge Barbecue Festival. The popular show is attended by 15,000 - 20,000 visitors each year.

June 10 - 12  in SPRUCE PINE, BURNSVILLE NC Toe River Arts Council Studio Tour Various studios across Yancey are open Friday From 12-4 and Saturday 10-6. Reception on Friday from 5 to 7 at the Spruce Pine Toe River Arts Council Gallery.

June 11 in WAYNESVILLE NC   Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration Protecting and preserving mountain history through a heritage themed festival. A full day celebration of traditional mountain craft, food, and entertainment. Demonstrations of Appalachian life skills & crafts, storytelling, mountain music & clogging, home-style food vendors. 10am–5pm Main Street.
June 11 in  BLOWING ROCK NC   Art in the Park  Begun in 1962 Art in the Park now includes over 90 artisans at each juried show. Art in the Park’s high standards and professional jury attract artisans from all over the Southeast to exhibit in a series of six shows, May through October. The quality of work exhibited draws thousands to the mountains each month.

June 11 in  BRASSTOWN NC   Gala and Benefit Art Auction will be held at the John C Campbell Folk School at 5:00 PM. This special evening will give attendees the opportunity to support the Folk School by bidding on pieces of art and craft of the highest quality. Attendees will also enjoy delicious Southern fare, drinks, and live music as they peruse the sundry items available for the bidding.

June 11 in OLD FORT NC   Turtle Island Pottery Open House A Full house of individually handcrafted functional wares, art pottery and sculptures. Turtle Island Pottery is located off Bat Cave Road in Old Fort.


June 11 - 12 in  ASHEVILLE NC   River Arts District Studio Stroll  More than 140 working artists open their studios to the public for two days of festivities. Painters, potters, sculptors, weavers, photographers, jewelers, woodworkers, great food & more......all in revitalized old factories and warehouses along the French Broad River, just minutes from downtown

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