The end of summer in Cary is marked by an annual arts festival that draws talent from all over the country. The success of the festival — and of the city — can be attributed in large part to a local artist who proves that the pen is mightiest of all.
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Painting a Sense of Place
With warm memories and an abiding respect for her coastal home, a Dare County artist captures the Outer Banks spirit in colorful brushstrokes.
Replicating a Tiny Carolina
It takes patience and precision to replicate every brick, shingle, and shutter of North Carolina’s iconic buildings. A lifelong artist embraces the challenge.
Gallery of Hope
Inside the North Tower at Mission Hospital in Asheville, one of the state’s largest collections of locally commissioned art brings the healing power of color and light to those who need it most.
Fragile Shells
A New Hanover County artist creates glass sea turtles in a kaleidoscope of colors and whimsical designs to help protect the vulnerable species.
Anchored by the Arts in New Bern
This vibrant and historic coastal city is filled with festivals and events that celebrate creativity.
How Caitlin Cary Sews Our State’s Stories
Raleigh singer and fabric artist Caitlin Cary captures memories and stirs emotion with her voice — and with a needle and thread.
Three Days in Burnsville
Where to eat, play, shop, and stay during a Blue Ridge Mountain weekend in Yancey County.
Made in the USA at BL Makers Market
In Thomasville, the child of a textile factory family with equal talent for art and business has breathed new life into her community. Her makers market carries goods created entirely in America.