Henrietta Proffitt, born and raised in Dutch Cove, of Canton, North Carolina passed from this life on Wednesday, the 18th of April, 2018. She “graduated” to a higher place of peace and security. As it happens, Wednesdays were Henri’s favorite day of the week. Every Wednesday she would travel theContinue Reading
In honor of WNC’s deep history and international impact in glass arts, Burnsville and the Toe River Arts Council are joining area arts organizations, galleries, and museums in celebrating the Summer of Glass. The six-month period, May through October, includes special exhibitions, tours, workshops and demonstrations focused on studioContinue Reading
Jon Lalonde (painter and sculptor) and Mac Read (photographer) have a two man show at Trackside Studios, 375 Depot Street, Asheville. The show runs for the month of May. The exhibit is called “Opposites Attract”. Jon uses bold, vibrant colors in his paintings, but Mac limited his photographs toContinue Reading
Artisphere Announces New and Returning Program Highlights for the 14th Annual Festival Artisphere, presented by TD Bank, announced some of the new and exciting programs for Greenville’s premier arts and cultural celebration, May 11-13, and reminded loyal patrons that many festival favorites will return in 2018. What’s NewContinue Reading
The Silverbird Gallery Grand Opening Brunch is scheduled for April 21, 10-2pm. Come and enjoy live music, an artist meet and greet, and a complimentary selection of brunch classics, like Bloody Marys, Mimosas, craft beer, wine, coffee, and a full platter of mid-day delights. The gallery walls are lined withContinue Reading
Spartanburg artist, Elizabeth Bagwell, will exhibit her latest collection of work — The Southerner Abroad: A Modern Lifestyle Installation — at West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg May 17-June 16,. This new collection is a vibrant mix of 40-plus paintings on canvas, paper, and metal based on the energy andContinue Reading
A myth that has long persisted in the lore of Black Mountain College, an experimental school located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, is that the school was isolated and had little to no interaction with the surrounding communities of Asheville, Swannanoa,Continue Reading
A fun event has been added to the agenda during the opening celebration/reception/exhibit of the 2018 ArtScape Banner project on Friday, April 6. Each ½ hour from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, free trolley rides to view the new banners on downtown streets and in Historic 7th Avenue will beContinue Reading
The Arts Council of Henderson County will present a series of exhibitions as a thematic unit entitled Mentors & Students at First Citizens Bank, 539 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC. Celebrating the importance of art in a child’s life, the three exhibitions will feature the work of Henderson County elementaryContinue Reading
