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A place for artists to explore
Carlton Gallery
Celebrating40Years Owner/Artist Toni Carlton says
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
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
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With 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 destination 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
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A High Country Arts destination for more than 25 years, featuring the area’s finest artists. With works ranging from traditional to contemporary, The Art Cellar is proud to exhibit original paint, pottery, glass and more. Visit the website to view the show schedule. The Art Cellar Gallery is open to visitors Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ASHE COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
303 School Ave., West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 — www.ashecountyarts.org
The Ashe County Arts Council and Arts Center is located in a beautiful stone building constructed by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s. The Arts Center also boasts a gallery shop that sells the work of more than 100 artists and crafts artisans. The Ashe Arts Center is also the site of concerts, literary events, meetings, and rentals, and is even the polling place for West Jefferson.
BE ARTISTS GALLERY
The Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk (828) 898-6767 — www.beartistsgallery.com
Visit BE Artists Gallery to view the latest art, including paintings, photography, graphic arts, pottery, jewelry, metalworks, glassworks, fine furniture, wood carvings and fabric art. The gallery is open Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment.
BLOWING ROCK ART & HISTORY MUSEUM
159 Ginny Stevens Lane, Blowing Rock (828) 295-9099 — www.blowingrockmuseum.org
The Blowing Rock Art and History Museum is open Tuesday — Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. BRAHM is a hub of artistry and entertainment in
PHOTO SUBMITTED ‘Balanced & Centhared,’ a wire sculpture by Jose Cote’ can be found at the Anvil Art Studio in Linville Falls.
the heart of the High Country. The museum seeks to provide cultural enrichment to the High Country communities by promoting the arts and Southern Appalachian heritage and history through educational programs, exhibitions, activities and permanent collections.
BLOWING ROCK FRAMEWORKS & GALLERY
7539 Valley Blvd., Blowing Rock (828) 295-0041 — www.blowingrockgalleries.com
Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery displays a collection of regional and local artists whose work varies from traditional to contemporary styles. The gallery specializes in local scenery and landscape art sprinkled with abstracted architecture and figural subject matter. Since opening in 1994, the gallery has sold 177 Daingerfield paintings to date. The frame shop employs two certified picture framers who are qualified to meet any framing project with the highest preservation techniques possible whether it is a piece of art,
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Carlton Gallery
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Illuminate Your Spirit — With Fine Art May 28 – July 15
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Opening Reception October 8, 11-5 For information on 2022 Workshops please call 828-963-4288 or visit www.carltongallery.com
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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photograph, textile or object.
BLUE RIDGE ARTISAN CENTER
201 W. Main St., Wilkesboro (336) 990-9500 — www.blueridgeartisancenter.org
The Blue Ridge Artisan Center sends guests on a journey of discovery and adventure that defines the indomitable spirit of the people of northwest North Carolina, where art is created and music is made. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
BLUE RIDGE ARTSPACE
377 Shadowline Drive, Boone (828) 264-1789 — www.watauga-arts.com
The Blue Ridge ArtSpace is the main office for the Watauga Arts Council and is a community space for art-related groups to meet and practice, as well as a space for classes and instruction. The Blue Ridge ArtSpace has four gallery spaces that have rotating exhibitions on a monthly basis.
BOLICK AND TRADITIONS POTTERY
1155 Main St., Blowing Rock (828) 295-6128 — www.bolickandtraditionspottery.com
Located in Blowing Rock, the shop offers the largest selection of pottery on Main Street. Shop local and handmade daily. Bolick and Traditions Pottery is opn from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Phone orders welcome.
CARLTON GALLERY
10360 Hwy 105 S Banner Elk (828) 963-4288 — www.carltongallery.com
The 39th Winter Group and Small Works Exhibition continues at Carlton Gallery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. This
PHOTO SUBMITTED Linda Spillane is one of the many artists at the Hands Gallery co-op.
exhibition offers fine art in Paintings, Glass, Sculpture, Wood, Clay Jewelry and Wearable Fiber by the local and regional artisans the gallery represents.
CROSSNORE FINE ARTS GALLERY
205 Johnson Lane, Crossnore (828) 733-3144 — www.crossnore.org/fine-arts-gallery
The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery represents regional painters, sculptors and fine craft persons. A portion of all proceeds benefit the children of Crossnore Communities for Children. Gallery hours are from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CROWN GALLERY
1153 Main St., Blowing Rock (828) 818-0008 — www.crowngalleryusa.com
Crown Gallery is proud to represent exceptional local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists, each offering a unique style. The gallery has been designed with a relaxed atmosphere to comfortably view the ever-changing collection. Gallery owners, James Selby Rue and Carolyn CrockerRue, bring many years of combined experience in the field of art to their roles as curators of original fine art by an exceptional roster of mid-career professional artists. James studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, The American Academy of Art in Chicago and received an MFA and business degree in Boston. He taught classes and owned a successful advertising and product design agency with offices in Chicago, Boston and Miami for more than 40 years. Carolyn is an oil painter specializing in the landscape. Her work has been consistently represented in national level galleries for the last 20-plus years and has earned a loyal following in North America, Mexico, Great Britain and Australia. Together they continue to develop innovative fine art products, such as the RUE Signature Wall Easel, that are used by artists around the world. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday.
DOE RIDGE POTTERY
585 W. King St. Unit D, Boone (828) 264-1127 — www.doeridgepottery.homestead. com
Doe Ridge Pottery is designing and creating new work as well as offering the excellent selection customers have come to enjoy. In addition to the Galley, Doe Ridge Pottery has a working studio on site and most weekdays you will find folks preparing work to put into the kilns. Owner Bob Meier has been providing pottery to the area for more than 45 years, as well as building a community around his love of ceramics. Browse the shop and see a wide variety of gift ideas. They have a great selection of mugs, tumblers, and all types of functional ware and lamps. Open every day in Downtown Boone from 11 a.m. — 5 p.m., except for Sundays when the gallery opens at noon.
FLORENCE THOMAS ART SCHOOL AND GALLERY
10 S Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson (336) 846-3827 — www.florenceartschool.org
Florence Thomas Art School is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday. In-person workshops in fine arts and heritage crafts are offered throughout the year. Visitors can see monthly art exhibits at the school. Featured exhibits have included works by members of the Open Studio program at Florence Thomas Art School.
HANDS GALLERY
543 W. King St., Boone (828)262-1970 — www.handsgallery.org
A core group of full-time members/ artists cooperatively run the store. There will always find a gallery artist to answer questions and assist you. Hands Gallery represent about 50 different artists working in a broad array of mediums and styles, all unique, creative, and distinctly local. There is something to suit every taste and budget. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
JONES HOUSE CULTURAL CENTER
604 W. King St., Boone (828) 268-6280 — www.joneshouse.org
In the Jones House, a new artist or organization presents their work each month in the Mazie Jones Gallery and be featured in the monthly First Friday Art Crawl reception. Schedule and more information on the Mazie Jones Gallery, visit the Jones House online. The Jones House gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
KING STREET ART COLLECTIVE
585 West King St., Boone (828) 964-7233 — www.watauga-arts.org
Operated by the Watauga Arts Council, the King Street Art Collective located in downtown Boone is a new gallery and interactive art space that features changing exhibits and activi-
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1252 US Highway 421 South, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 386-6464
PHOTO SUBMITTED Outside the Turchin Center is a stair mural titled ‘Transit Candy’ by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn.
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ties celebrating the arts.
MAIN STREET GALLERY
Blowing Rock (828) 295-7839 — www.mainstreetgalleryinbr.com
Main Street Gallery in Blowing Rock has been forced to close after 38 years in a prime location on Main Street as our building has sold. The organization is still together as a group and we can be reached at our website mainstreetgalleryinbr.com.
MARTIN HOUSE GALLERY
1098 Main St, Blowing Rock
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(336) 508-2828 — www.martinhousegallery.com
Martin House Gallery is located in the historic Martin House on Main Street in Blowing Rock. Email martinhousegalllery@gmail.com for information on receptions. The Martin House Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
R.T. MORGAN ART GALLERY AND GLASS BY CAMILLE
120 N. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson (336) 246-3328/(336) 977-8972 — www.rtmorgangallery.com
Enjoy fine art in a small town setting. Internationally known artist/ co-owner R.T. Morgan is very diverse with his art. On display are stainless steel sculptures and wall hangings for outdoors and interiors ranging from 2 to 12 feet, working and incorporating different materials and styles. R.T. is also an accomplished stone sculptor in alabaster, black alberene and marble. He is known for his colorful paintings of birches and local scenes from abstract to realistic. The gallery also houses a framing business in which Morgan frames all his work and serves the public. Commissions are accepted — “if we don’t have it, we can make it.” Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Call for private viewings anytime.
NTH° GALLERY
683 W. King St.,Boone (828) 919-6919 — www.nthdegreegallery.com
The Nthº Gallery and Studios is a not-for-profit, member and donationsupported art venue serving as an incubator for emerging and established artists.
SALLY NOONEY GALLERY
7143 NC 194, Banner Elk (828) 963-7347 — www.sallynooney.com
The gallery is full of one-of-a-kind glass, paintings, jewelry and other treasures and Sally continues to create new items every day. Further inquiries and commissions can be discussed by calling the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and from noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
STUDIO 140 AT SORRENTO’S
140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk (828) 898-5214 — www.facebook.com/studio140
Studio 140 at Sorrento’s features large paintings by artist Kent Paulette. As they enter the gallery, visitors will see paintings of animals that once roamed the area such as elk and wolves. They might hear live music coming from the next room which is dedicated to pop art portraits of famous musicians. The gallery is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
TURCHIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
423 W. King St. Boone (828) 262-3017 — www.tcva.org
The Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, located on King Street in Boone, has six galleries with changing contemporary art exhibitions and is the largest facility of its kind in the region. The Turchin Center is open Tuesday – Thursday & Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday from noon – 8 p.m. Admission is free.
THE WILKES ART GALLERY
913 C Street, North Wilkesboro (336) 667-2841 — www.wilkesartgallery.org
The Wilkes Art Gallery is a nonprofit arts center that believes art enriches individuals and the community alike. WAG offers a variety of youth and adult classes, workshops and outreach projects. Gallery exhibitions rotate throughout the year including two juried exhibits and Youth Art Month. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
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Handmade arts and crafts from select regional and national artists
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