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Monday, September 30, 2013

Colorfest Brings a Dash of Paris to Dillsboro NC

October 5 2013 The charming mountain village of Dillsboro NC will have a dash of Paris this Saturday with artists stationed under colorful umbrellas and tents, creating their treasures during the fifth annual Colorfest: Art and Taste of Appalachia festival.

Visitors attending this FREE festival are encouraged to stroll among painters as they capture hues of fall in the mountains and interact with crafters, authors, growers, chefs and musicians.

Among the featured artists are: Jane McClure of nearby Sylva who captures the essence of the mountains with paintings of barns, cabins, waterfalls and rustic scenes; Susan Phillips of Hiawassee GA, a detail artist who paints primarily landscapes, and whose work was recently honored by the Southern Appalachian Art Guild.

Other artists include: Nanci Leigh of Franklin, designer of intricate gemstone jewelry, and David Ammons of Tuckasegee. Ammons is an expert chair caner who has mastered many forms of weaving over his 30-year career.

Local musicians and street entertainers add music to the festive atmosphere, while restaurants and shops are open to serve the crowds throughout the day.

The festival kicks off at 10 AM. with the unveiling of a Dillsboro mural "On Hallowed Ground", painted by Dillsboro's own Doreyl Ammons Cain. The mural depicts the 1882 founding of Dillsboro. Chief Michel Hicks of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians will be on hand to present the mural, while Cain will share her mural story.

"This mura truly reflects the spirit of Appalachia, revealing its creativity and courage," Cain said.

Colorfest, Art & Taste of Appalachia is produced by the non-profit NC heritage organization Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, in partnership with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Visual Artists Association.

Funding for the program is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council and the Jackson County Arts Council.

Festival hours are 10 AM to 4 PM. For festival info or lodging, call (800) 962-1911 or go to: www.MountainLovers.com.

For additional local information about events and attractions visit The Sylva NC Guide.

Friday, December 21, 2012

Dillsboro NC Mural Needs Your Support on Kickstarter NOW

A mural project called "On Hallowed Ground" by NC Artist Doreyl Ammons Cain is proposed for the town of Dillsboro NC. The project is now on Kickstarter and needs your support to continue. CLICK HERE to get details and make a contribution beginning at $10.

"On Hallowed Ground" will show the interaction of Scotch Irish settlers, the Cherokee Native Americans and the founding of the small town, Dillsboro, NC, in the 1880’s. There are tales of feuds, hardships and Love. All these stories will be painted into the mural within the backdrop of the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
The town of Dillsboro will benefit from this project as it is intended to be a re-awakening of the heart of the town, a journey to being an art destination and a thriving town again.

It will take 9 months to paint the mural, planed for completion by October 1, 2013. It will be shear coated with a protectant that will keep the sun’s rays out and retain the color for decades outside. The mural will be placed in Dillsboro and unveiled on October 5th at 10:00 AM to begin the annual ColorFest, Art & Taste of Appalachia festival.

Be a part of this exciting project by pledging your support to make this mural a reality! The money you pledge will be used to buy museum quality mural paint, brushes, preserved mural board and will pay for time doing research, creating a large comprehensive drawing and painting the mural for 9 months.
There will be a 1st edition fine art, museum quality art print made of "On Hallowed Ground" and you will receive one of these 150 limited edition prints with your pledge of $25 or more. If you pledge now you can be assured of a 1st edition art print. For those who pledge after the first 15 days, you will receive a 2nd edition hand signed and numbered fine art print and your name will be on a plaque attached to the mural.
Kickstarter is an 'all or nothing' online funding resource. If the goal of $8000 is not reached between December 4th and January 4, the town will receive none of the pledges and no one will benefit. So pass this Kickstarter site on to your friends and give your support today!

The Blue Ridge Parkway at 469 miles long is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered by the National Park Service and host to approximately 20 million visits annually. It connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily accessible overlooks and picnic areas. For additional information visit :The Blueridge Parkway Association

The River Arts District is open year around with the opportunity to meet artists in their studios. Schedules are available online. This unique area along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings. The artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.

Chimney Rock Park is named for a 500 million-year-old giant granite monolith overlooking Hickory Nut Gorge. Visitors are awed by the breathtaking view that spreads 1200 vertical feet beneath them and 75 miles across the Carolinas. The now state owned park encompasses 1,000 acres offers the best of the mountains in one place with spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more. Chimney Rock NC

The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. Since 1992, the National Scenic Byways Program has provided funding for almost 1500 state and nationally designated byway projects in 48 states. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as All-American Roads or National Scenic Byways based on one or more archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities.

Tsali Recreation Area is an outdoors lover's paradise. Probably the most popular features of Tsali Recreation Area are the 39 miles of trails suited for mountain bikers and horse-back riders, as well as hikers. The 4-loop system offers a variety of landscapes. You can climb 1-foot wide rugged paths or travel flat, well-beaten roads. The four trails--Right, Left, Mouse Branch, and Thompson Loops--meander through mixed pine and hardwoods on a peninsula stretching into Fontana Lake. Near Bryson City NC and Robbinsville NC.