Carlton Gallery
PHOTO SUBMITTED The Art Cellar Gallery in Banner Elk features a variety of artists and mediums, pictured is ‘Afternoon Winery Tour’ a painting by Richard Oversmith.
A place for artists to explore
COMPILED BY JILLYAN MOBLEY
Celebrating 40Years Owner/Artist Toni Carlton says
“These original artworks open our hearts and touch our souls to inspire and lift our spirits” Located 10 Miles South of Boone on Highway 105 in Grandfather Community 828-963-4288 | www.carltongallery.com | carltongallery@carltongallery.com
PAINTINGS • CLAY • GLASS • WOOD • FIBER ART • JEWELRY
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ith a large selection of galleries displaying a wide variety of art from local, regional and nationally renowned artists, the High Country is a must visit destination for anyone interested in creative culture. With gallery nights and themed exhibitions, the summer is the perfect season to come explore Appalachia arts.
ANVIL ARTS SCULPTURE GARDEN AND GALLERY
Hwy 221 / 9600 Linville Falls Highway, Linville Falls (828) 765-6226 — www.studiosculpture.com Anvil Arts Sculpture Garden & Gallery: Art & Nature in a unique arts destina-
tion offering visitors the opportunity to experience sculpture in an outdoor garden area and in the interior gallery. Anvil Arts is also the working studio of sculptor Bill Brown. Explore, experience and collect sculptural works created by artists from the Southeast. Large outdoor sculpture and small scale sculpture in metal, glass, clay and stone, the gallery also features paintings on panel and canvas. Open Thursdays — Saturdays from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m. and Sundays noon — 5 p.m. Other times call ahead or by appointment.
THE ART CELLAR
920 Shawneehaw Lane, Banner Elk (828) 898-5175 — www.artcellaronline.com SEE ARTISTS ON PAGE 131
SUMMER TIMES 2022