In a Minor Key
by“My work mainly concerns mood and feeling,” explains painter Shawn Krueger. “I tend to lean into the somber mood and, sadly, the times seem…
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The Hills are Alive with the Scent of Bears and Fresh Paint
byPainter Bryan Koontz — whose family heritage in WNC dates back at least 200 years — earned a degree in Commercial Design at Appalachian…
Cheers to 30!
byGrovewood Gallery Grovewood Gallery will commemorate its 30-year anniversary with two days of live demos from four renowned Western North Carolina makers. “The artists…
On Utility and Elevation
by“Sometimes unexpected things happen, and I have to work around it. You might come into some cracks or a hole and it’s, ‘Oh, didn’t…
Handmade Holiday Sale
byBack in the day, it housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries. Today, the Grovewood Gallery boasts two floors of artisanal work…
This is Arguably Where the Maker Movement Started
byIn the shadow of The Omni Grove Park Inn sits a low-key-elaborate cultural gem. Grovewood Gallery offers a backdrop of historical Arts and Crafts…
The Way to Stay “Creatively Unemployed” is to Never Stop Working
byMost artists who’ve been working for 55 years have an audience in mind. But John D. Richards just takes the ideas he says “pop…
Meet Julia, Magdalene, and Other Life-Changing Muses
byNicholas Swann worked in the construction business for 12 years, until he realized that team projects didn’t equal personal fulfillment. “I got so burnt…
They’ve Been Crafting Rings Around the Industry for 40 Years
byKathleen Doyle remembers the moment she realized she and Tom Reardon were built to last. It was the mid-’80s. Doyle and Reardon, already well-established…
Spoonin’: A Showcase of Handcrafted Spoons
byOpening Reception: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-5pm Exhibit runs through Oct. 13 In conjunction with American Craft Week (October 4-13), the country’s largest celebration of…