resource guide

Artists & Galleries

Handmade in America: Founded in 1993 with a belief that economic revitalization wasn't necessarily tied to "modern" industry to the region but in making known the hidden heritage and craftspeople that are so vitally a part of Western North Carolina. More

Appalachian State University: A multi and interdisciplinary arts festival presenting and producing programs in music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts. More

Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center Summer Institute and Festival is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. There are over 80 performances involving students, faculty, and visiting guest artists. Brevardmusic.org/828-862-2100. More

Ackland Art Museum: Ackland Art Museum's collection consists of more than 15,000 works of art, featuring NC premier collections of Asian art and works of art on paper plus significant collections of European masterworks, twentieth-century and contemporary art, African art, and NC pottery. More
Frank: Frank is not what (or who) you expect. Frank is exploration, interpretation, and above all, creation. More
Womancraft, Inc.: A unique artist-owned and artist-run gallery. All arts and crafts are created locally by NC artists and craftspeople. More

Guilford College: The Bryan Series explores "Thinking Globally" in our 2008-2009 programs. Creating Community Conversation Since 1996. More
Triad Stage: Triad Stage is the professional regional theatre located in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, serving the Piedmont Triad area and beyond. Performed at the Pyrle Theater, our critically-acclaimed productions feature local and national talents. More

Churton Street Gallery: Nothing finer, art and craft from Carolina. All NC artists: wood, pottery, glass, metal, mixed media, painting, photography and jewelry. More
Dallas Pridgen Jewelry: All our items are original designs, crafted and polished to perfection. One at a time, by hand. More
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: A commercial gallery owned and operated by artists. Hillsborough Gallery represents established artists accomplished in their fields exhibiting modern and contemporary art. More

T. Pennington Art Gallery: Teresa Pennington is a self-taught colored pencil artist with a talent she says is God-given. She meticulously renders the scenery, landmarks, flora and fauna of Western North Carolina with an emphasis on the Blue Ridge Parkway. More

Spectrum Art and Jewelry: Spectrum Art and Jewelry offers an irresistible selection of dazzling jewelry, original art and memorable gifts in a uniquely uplifting and warm environment. More