New Voices, Old Traditions
byEmerging artists reshape a legacy institution in Appalachia For nearly a century, the Southern Highland Craft Guild has stood as a cornerstone of Appalachian…
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Carrying Craft Beyond the Blue Ridge
byAppalachian makers step into the national spotlight Western North Carolina’s handmade legacy travels north this month as the Blue Ridge Craft Trails participates in…
Craft Capital
byCenter for Craft acquires ACC library and archives In a milestone moment for the national craft community, the Center for Craft has announced it…
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…
Passing the Rock
byThe Gallery at Flat Rock changes ownership In 2015, photographer Suzanne Camarata locked eyes with a commercial space for rent in Flat Rock Square. Though…
The Making of Madison County
byArts Council gallery spotlights the region’s visual artists On hot summer days, there’s something relaxingly bucolic about the mountain town of Marshall. Just 20…
Tried and True, Exciting and New
byWords from the new executive director of Arts Council of Henderson County The La Vie en Rosé Art & Wine Festival may bear a…
Student Artists View the Possibilities
byAstrid Salinger is a junior at the School of Inquiry & Life Sciences at Asheville, aka SILSA. But you’d never be able to guess…
Digging the Roots of an Ancient (and Up-and-Coming) Tradition
byIt wasn’t easy for Ramona Lossie to decide which of the hundreds of baskets she’s woven in her lifetime to include in the Center…
When the Bubble Won’t Burst, You Get Creative
byAccording to Zumper, an online rental platform, you can expect to fork out $1,453 per month for a one-bedroom apartment in Asheville. That’s a…