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Sep 11, 2024 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ray Baccari Exhiibition

John W. Bardo Fine & Preforming Arts Center

Art & Exhibitions, Kids & Family, This & That

Described by the artist as an “empathy machine,” this interactive, sonic installation by Raymond Baccari amplifies visitor heartbeats. Empowering visitors to listen to this steady pulse of life within themselves and others, Baccari’s work connec... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 8:00 AM

42nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition

John W. Bardo Fine & Preforming Arts Center

Art & Exhibitions, Business & Career, Education & Learning

WCU's 54th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for emerging artists to share their artwork with the public and enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting. Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Class of 2024: Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program | Folk Art Center Exhibition

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

On view from May 11-September 18, 2024. The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its Main Gallery exhibition at the Folk Art Center showcasing the Graduating Class of 2024 of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program on May 11th. ... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Daily Craft Demonstrations

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to experience daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center from March through December. Every day from 10am-4pm, two artists of differing media will explain and demonstrate their craft with ... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Art of Detailing

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its first focus gallery exhibition of 2024 with Art of Detailing, featuring both traditional and contemporary craft by five members of the Guild. The wool and silk apparel on display is by Judy Ott, the pot... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

On view from January 27-May 1, 2024. The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its first main gallery exhibition of 2024 with Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts (Arrowmont), an Education Center of the Southern Highland Craft Guild since 1960. Feat... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Beautiful Mystery

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

Focus Gallery Exhibition featuring five members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, located upstairs at the Folk Art Center. Aug. 23 – Nov. 11, 2024. Featured Artists: Robin Ford – batiks Sue Grier – clay Ilene kay – jewelry Brian M... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Hand Over Matter

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

Hand Over Matter | May 24 – Aug.19, 2024 Photo Billy Bernstein - glass Christine Smith – wood Tamela Wells - jewelry Robert Milnes - clay Pam Granger Gale - fiber Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ray Baccari Exhiibition

John W. Bardo Fine & Preforming Arts Center

Art & Exhibitions, Kids & Family, This & That

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Sep 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New Oil Paintings by ADDISON

Gallery C

Art & Exhibitions

David Addison Pickel, who signs his paintings using his middle name, finds his artistic inspiration in the bodies of water and beautiful landscapes that surround us, from the coasts of North and South Carolina to Maryland's Eastern Shore to Canad... Read more

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Sep 12, 2024 11:16 AM

New Paintings by Ana Guzman

Gallery C

Art & Exhibitions

Ana Guzman’s art reflects the colors and energy of her native Havana, Cuba. Ana’s style has been compared to that of “a jazz musician’s brush strokes on the drums,” equating the rhythm of her brushwork with the rhythm of her subjects. Ana Guzma... Read more

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Sep 13, 2024 8:00 AM

42nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition

John W. Bardo Fine & Preforming Arts Center

Art & Exhibitions, Business & Career, Education & Learning

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Class of 2024: Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Program | Folk Art Center Exhibition

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Daily Craft Demonstrations

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Art of Detailing

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning, Kids & Family

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Beautiful Mystery

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibition on Display: Hand Over Matter

Folk Art Center

Art & Exhibitions, Education & Learning

Hand Over Matter | May 24 – Aug.19, 2024 Photo Billy Bernstein - glass Christine Smith – wood Tamela Wells - jewelry Robert Milnes - clay Pam Granger Gale - fiber Read more

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Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Ray Baccari Exhiibition

John W. Bardo Fine & Preforming Arts Center

Art & Exhibitions, Kids & Family, This & That

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Sep 13, 2024 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

New Oil Paintings by ADDISON

Gallery C

Art & Exhibitions

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