Studio owner Eric McRay’s approach to art is all about connection. And plenty of people have noticed.
Custom Cut by Steve Watkins
A Charlotte blacksmith forges original chef’s knives.
Scenes from 64: The Landscape Art of J. Chris Wilson
Landscape artist J. Chris Wilson has taken on a mighty big project: He’s producing 100 large-scale oil paintings of scenes along the 563 miles of the U.S. Highway 64 corridor.
José Galvez Photographs History
As the Latino population grows in North Carolina, a local Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer captures snapshots of an expanding culture.
Musical Missionary: Barbara McKenzie
A classically trained pianist who has toured the world brings quality music to our coastal cities.
Stories of Mountain Folk
A Sylva radio program preserves Appalachian history through spoken narratives.
Eric Ennis Makes His Art One Bead at a Time
At 80 years old, Eric Ennis creates artwork on fine fabrics with skills he’s practiced for decades.
An Earthly Pursuit
Jugtown Pottery, a Seagrove tradition almost a century old, is in good hands — the same ones that have shaped the name for nearly as long.
Readers’ Choice Winners: The Best of Our State 2012
Here are the winners of our 2012 Readers' Choice voting!
