Exploring

BY JILLYAN MOBLEY

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.artcellaron-