A New Hanover County artist creates glass sea turtles in a kaleidoscope of colors and whimsical designs to help protect the vulnerable species.
The Jazz Painter
A visual artist in New Hanover County blends colorful tones into musical masterworks.
The Brasstown Carvers Revive the Past, One Wooden Keepsake at a Time
In far-western North Carolina, generations of Brasstown Carvers have preserved Appalachian tradition by turning blocks of wood into keepsakes with character.
A Community Woven Through Local Fibers
A textile studio in Asheville rallies a community of farmers, artists, and weavers around the Blue Ridge “fibershed,” where local cloth is homegrown — from fleece to fabric.
Meet the Queen of Quilts
Georgia Bonesteel’s lifelong passion for teaching innovative quilting techniques and creating patchwork masterpieces influences her Hendersonville community and beyond.
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.
Blown Away in Hayesville
On his family’s homestead in Clay County, an artist transforms molten glass into whimsical sculptures that hold dancing rainbows.
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.
7 Ways to Appreciate Art in the Queen City
Long known for business and banking, our state’s biggest city is increasingly a destination for art enthusiasts.
