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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 136 style. The gallery has been designed with a relaxed atmosphere to comfortably view the ever-changing collection. Gallery owners, James Selby Rue and Carolyn Crocker-Rue, 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.wataugaarts.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 activities 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 (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 notfor-profit, member and donation-supported art venue serving as an incubator for emerging and established artists in the Boone area.

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.