CULTURAL PURSUITS Art on Main, an outdoor art and fine crafts fair features works from artists across the region.
Discover the Arts & Culture
From renowned art exhibits to nationally recognized theater productions, from a local film society to musical organizations that welcome community participation, Hendersonville and Henderson County offer many cultural opportunities and events throughout the year.
ARTS ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY 828-693-8504 ACofHC.org
Arts Council of Henderson County promotes, advocates for a nd nurtures the arts in Henderson County and Western North Carolina. The Arts Council partners with multiple organizations to present visual art exhibitions featuring local and regional artists and art of the county’s students and art teachers. The Arts Council also presents visual and performing arts events throughout the year including Art on Main, an outdoor fine art and fine 68
crafts fair now in its 62nd year; Art and Architecture tours of downtown Hendersonville; Bring Us Your Best; and the Mentors and Students Art Exhibit. To celebrate its 50th year, the Arts Council introduced the La Vie En Rosé Art & Wine Festival on June 12 and 13, 2021 featuring art, musical performances by local nonprofit arts organizations, plein air painting classes and wine. The Arts Council is a designated County Partner with the North Carolina Arts Council, administering grants to Henderson County nonprofit arts organizations and regional artists. The Arts Council also serves Henderson County children through the Artists-in-Schools program
f unded in par t by Henderson County as well as donations from members of the community. The Arts Council also offers after school performing and visual arts classes as well as spring break and summer classes. The Arts Council offers memberships to local artists and art enthusiasts which include quarterly Artist Meetups and networking events, discounts for art exhibits and other opportunities. continued on page 70
Arts Council of Henderson County offers performing and visual arts classes throughout the year.
Hendersonville Magazine 2021–2022
