Creativity, ingenuity and a love for working with dogs brought Roni Davis, Owner & Operator of ‘The Soapy Dog,’ and Maryanne Pappano, creator of ‘The Artful Dog’, together as a progressive ‘pack’ of local entrepreneurs. Housed under one roof in the River Arts District, the ‘pack’ offers professional grooming, Asheville’sContinue Reading
Local goldsmith and designer Susan Marie Phipps creates elegant and affordable one-of-a-kind jewelry of exceptional quality at Susan Marie Designs, her gallery and studio in Downtown Asheville. With visionary talent and skills acquired in over thirty years working as a professional goldsmith, Susan transforms nature’s most precious materials into wearableContinue Reading
November 9 & 10, from 10-6pm During the nationally known River Arts District Artists Studio Stroll, more than 180 artists open their studios to the public. Art collectors and enthusiasts come from around the world to view and purchase art as they tour studios in 25 of the district’s historicContinue Reading
More than 40 artists, studios and art venues from the BLUE Ridge Parkway at Hwy 70 heading east to BLACK Mountain and beyond will be open to the public. Studios participating in the Blue to Black Art Weekend Art Stroll & Studio Tour will be open from 10 a.m. untilContinue Reading
Rapid River Magazine: How did you get into painting? Karen Keil Brown: I have been creating art as long as I can remember. After graduating from college with an art degree, the time I have dedicated to my craft has varied through out the years. When we were raising ourContinue Reading
Brainstorms and Other Magic from Abstract Painter Gayle Paul In nearly 50 years as a professional artist, Gayle Paul has never been accused of complacency with the creative process. “Painting for me has been a continuous, fascinating and evolving exploration of color and line,” she says. So true, that whenContinue Reading
While Western North Carolina is heralded for its magnificent autumn beauty, those in the art community know the best local color is found at the Weaverville Art Safari’s fall studio tour. Held on November 2 and 3, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this year’s weekend show boasts moreContinue Reading
The 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 21-22 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. A highlight of the weekend is the 33rd Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy DiddleContinue Reading
AnTHM Galleries of Black Mountain proudly hosts a unique artsy social experience around a number of our region’s up and coming — from established artists and musicians, to what’s new and tasty in local brews, regional wines, and flavorful foods. This series, running seasonally from May 1 to October 31Continue Reading
