Lungwort in the Cauldron and Other Sustainable Concepts
Lynne Noble agrees that Lobaria pulmonaria (aka tree lungwort) is a tad homely. A species of lichen usually found in humid old-growth forests, this…
Cindy Walton Canvases for Our VOICE
Accomplished local abstract painter Cindy Walton will celebrate her birthday month, April, by paying it forward to local nonprofit Our VOICE, whose stated mission…
Lungwort in the Cauldron and Other Sustainable Concepts
Lynne Noble agrees that Lobaria pulmonaria (aka tree lungwort) is a tad homely. A species of lichen usually found in humid old-growth forests, this…
All That Glitters is Probably Toxic
In the 1990s, Kirsten Stolle’s mother dressed up as a strawberry with fish gills and marched the streets of northern California. Her surreal…
Sewing Up the Line Between Thrifting and Fine Art
Childhood enthusiasms sometimes translate into adult fascinations. For Rutherford County artist Tiffany Ownbey, papier-mâché was such a through line. “I fell in love with…
Cultural Leader Exhibits Mixed-Media Blessings
They say the best way to learn is to teach, and local artist Shirley Whitesides taught visual art to more than 20,000 students during…
“Reality is Not Static” and Other Court Secrets
Shortly after moving to Waynesville from New York City in 2004, Luke Allsbrook received an unexpected invitation to accompany a certain royal personage coming…
True Colors: Committed Tonalist Invited to Elite Arts & Crafts Conference
The 36th National Arts & Crafts Conference at Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn celebrates the enduring movement by convening many of the century-old style’s…
The 13th Annual Art Affair: “Kaleidoscope: Beauty Found”
he nonprofit OpenDoors of Asheville hosts its largest annual fundraiser, Art Affair, on Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The 13th…
Warhol, Banksy, Sheldon: Local Sculptor Recognized at Artemizia Foundation
Multi-disciplinary artist David Sheldon of Asheville grew up on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., and made many visits to the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of…
Everything is Sculptural, Even the Process
Though Eleanor Annand was born in Wilmington, NC, her family was living in Germany when she began kindergarten. She met the challenge of not…
Big Crafty Founder was Destined to Curate the Indie Arts Scene
Anthropologists are trained to take what appears foreign and help build bridges of understanding, appreciation, and universal commonality. They are also skilled at delving…
