Owners of the Cotton Mill Studios The Historic Cotton Mill Studios, located in the River Arts District of Asheville is what remains of the Cotton Mill Complex which was destroyed by a devastating fire in 1995. The building was purchased by potters Eileen & Marty Black (The Potter’s Mark Ltd.)Continue Reading
The River Arts District Studio Stroll is the first, largest, and most walkable tour of working artists’ studios in the region. Located in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River, the District features artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities during the 2-day event. Sprinkled throughout the District are lots ofContinue Reading
As downtown Ashville’s newest fine art gallery, ArtEtude Gallery Inc. has held off having a Grand Opening event until now. But, the wait is over and the event is planned for the weekend of October 19 through the 21. We chose this weekend after careful consideration, because it was ourContinue Reading
32nd Annual Heritage Weekend by April Nance The 32nd Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 15-16 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 theContinue Reading
by April Nance For 65 years the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has set the standard for fine crafts shows across the Southeast and the nation. Twice a year the finest craftspeople working in the Appalachian mountains come together in Asheville, to share their love of craft and sellContinue Reading
Sheri Kahn is the Executive Director of the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas. She was born in New York City living in the Bronx as a child and moved to Greensboro, NC in the late 1960s. She holds a Master’s Degree in History and has taught at East TennesseeContinue Reading
East of Asheville Studio Tour Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about the artists and to download a brochure visit www.EastStudioTour.com. Weaverville Art Safari Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on theContinue Reading
Works Received 2012 [add_voting] [/add_voting] Thank you to everyone who submitted work! This contest was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: Asheville Lyric Opera, Bistro 1896, Creatures Cafe, Daniel McClendon Fine Art, Fine Arts League of the Carolinas, Frame It To-a-T, French Broad Food Co-Op, Green LightContinue Reading
Carol Branton Morrow spent her childhood in Winston-Salem, where her parents took every opportunity to instill in her their love of nature. This affair with nature has continued throughout her life and led her to live in the Asheville area. After a career in advertising, Carol picked up where sheContinue Reading
