#RADstrong
by“Much was lost, but not everything,” Fleta Monaghan writes in a late-night essay reflecting on Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Last September, the longtime River Arts…
Openings
big/LITTLE & An Organic Edge
byValerie Berlage, exhibitions curator with the Southern Highland Craft Guild, knew a little levity would go a long way in the wake of Hurricane…
The Ties That Bind
byIn the wake of Hurricane Helene, American Folk Gallery owner Julia L. Mills found herself doing laundry in the creek — and enjoying it….
Liminal Language
byIn Liminal Language, on view in Penland’s FOCUS Gallery through July 26, artists Sarita Westrup and Iren Tete explore the tension between material, memory,…
Into the Wild
byA hare seems caught mid-thought. A fox lingers like it knows more than it’s letting on. A wolf watches quietly, patient and poised. Tina…
Summer Shows at Blue Spiral 1
byOutside the Lines is all about letting go of logic and leaning into intuition. Opening at Blue Spiral 1 on Independence Day, this exhibition…
Returning to the Ridge
byFor generations, Western North Carolina has been a hotbed of handmade brilliance. That creative energy is on vibrant display this summer in Returning to…
The Nature of Things
byAsheville- and Penland-based photographer James Henkel has spent more than 40 years rethinking what a still life can be. His work often pairs carefully…
Enchanted Garden Art Show
byWhen Bakersville artist Josh Brooke Coté was a kid, his constant companions were a pair of well-loved stuffed rabbits named Bunny and Peter. The…
Thrown Together Potters: Established Makers in Clay
byDon’t let the name fool you: Thrown Together Potters is no accidental assemblage. This seasoned collective of seven North Carolina ceramicists has spent years…