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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 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, 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.bolickandtra- ditionspottery.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 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

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Experience West Jefferson’s Art District during Gallery Crawl on the second Friday of the month, 5 pm - 7 pm, June - October!

Ashe Park • July 28 - 29

The Music of the Mountains • Individual & Band Competitions Saturday for all ages • Jamming • Workshops Featuring great music and cash prizes!

September 12 - 16 • A free community festival featuring reading, workshops, and events with authors!

Celebrating 16 years of reading and writing excellence.

August 12 •

August 5 - 6 • Visit Ashe County artists in their studios! Tour participants will have the rare opportunity to see where artists work. The self-guided Studio Tour travels through some of the most beautiful mountain countryside.

Friday Night Kick-Off Concert to feature the Crooked Road Ramblers and Kelley and the Cowboys! From old-time to vintage country, this is a concert lineup you don’t want to miss!

September 23 • 10 am - 4 pm

Over 30 artists will showcase their work on the grounds of Ashe Arts Center in downtown West Jefferson!