AmiciMusic, the award-winning chamber music organization dedicated to performing chamber music in intimate venues and non-traditional spaces, will perform two exciting programs in August. Violin Voyage First up is “Violin Voyage” featuring Rachel Patrick, a phenomenal young talent from Indiana who has already won numerous competitions and prizes in herContinue Reading
The Folk Art Center will host its annual celebration of wood crafts at Wood Day on August 10, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations include carving, coopering, wood turning, furniture design, dovetail construction and Shaker-inspired boxes. Hands-on activities will be provided for children. The Thirteenth Annual Carve-Off CompetitionContinue Reading
Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media. With styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, the Fairs showcase the rich talent, diversity and craft mastery of Guild members. The Craft FairsContinue Reading
Interview with Terri Karlsson, co-owner of The Tree & Vine interviewed by Dennis Ray The Olive Tree and the Grape Vine are ancient symbols of peace, sustenance, and merriment. The Tree and Vine’s primary products are fine, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars – fruits of the olive treeContinue Reading
What global organization has hosted 8,000 people from countries all over the world and has pumped 120 million tourism dollars into the local economy over the past 30 years? There are many wonderful events throughout the western part of North Carolina, but none can compare to Folkmoot USA’s impact onContinue Reading
New Morning Gallery and Bellagio sponsor the annual Village Art and Craft Fair on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village. In its 41st year, the Village Art and Craft Fair continues a long tradition of bringing high-quality crafts to Biltmore Village. The fair hosts 125Continue Reading
Fine Artist Interviewed by Dennis Ray Teresa Pennington has been commissioned by the Biltmore Estate and has completed four series of drawings capturing the grandeur of the house and gardens. The newest Biltmore rendering is entitled “Golden Evening” and depicts the house with a large lighted Christmas tree on theContinue Reading
interviewed by Dennis Ray Jonas Gerard’s art comes in all sizes. His paintings can be found everywhere from cozy kitchen corners to large corporate boardrooms. Creating large works of art is where his heart truly lies though. His abstract, gestural painting style has its roots in the time he spentContinue Reading
A Hike of 2,180 Miles Lights the Way for Area Artists by Lori Greenberg What happens when two women who are impassioned about people, the arts, and mental health join forces? A great deal of joy and creativity! This is what occurred when I met EJ Horrocks in December. EJContinue Reading
