Creative Heights
byIn 1875, Highlands began as a high-elevation haven for those seeking relief from heat and humidity. But the summer colony quickly transformed into a…
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News from the League
byThe Art League of Henderson County has a full calendar this spring, starting with the return of Fabulous Fakes. A seasonal favorite, this quirky…
Gallery Interrupted
byWhat happens to a dream deferred by ongoing road construction? For Julie and Phil Wilmot, owners of Art on 7th in Hendersonville, that dream…
Sketching in Sync
byArt-making is often lonely work. But not during the annual Drawing Marathon at Upstairs Artspace. Now in its sixth year, this event invites a…
Tracing the Tempest
byMultidisciplinary artist and filmmaker Kira Burksy didn’t sleep well the night Hurricane Helene hit. Instead, she sat wide awake as 90-mile-per-hour winds toppled mighty…
Tons of Tiny Marks, One Big Statement
byBy: Storme Smith Heather Divoky has quickly made a name for herself on the local scene with her intricate illustrations, mixed-media works, and an…
The Vision That Keeps on Giving
byBlue Spiral 1 celebrates 35 years on Biltmore Avenue Like many businesses, Blue Spiral 1 Fine Art + Craft on Biltmore Avenue temporarily closed…
Kindness in the Chaos
byIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, Bakersville artist Lori Brook Johnson noticed many alarming things: the thick smell of gasoline, rushing floodwaters, uprooted pines…
The Self-Taught Path to Perfection
byJan Swanson of Weaverville has painted for more than 20 years and has received numerous awards for her work. She’s also taken lots of drawing…
Noir More Than Ever
byBy day, Christy S. Jimenez is the Marketing Director of Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theater of North Carolina. By night, she is a…