Sunshine-golden mead made in Durham with local honey and wildflowers won the top prize in the Drink category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
The Art Museum That Became Hickory’s Masterpiece
The second-oldest art museum in North Carolina started as one man’s dream and became a proud anchor of the community.
A Holiday of Our Own
A writer looks back on the Thanksgiving tradition that’s stayed with him since grad school. In those days, when it felt like everything was changing, he and his friends found comfort in a new sense of home.
The Artist Painting Portraits of Greatness in Greenville
Richard D. Wilson Jr. creates glimpses of the past to help children see better futures for themselves.
Welcome to Quail Country
Times have changed since scions of the Gilded Age hunted quail in piney woods across the Piedmont. But those who hope to preserve a home for the little birds will always listen for a bobwhite’s whistle.
From Elizabeth Hudson: Scenes from a Museum
In high school, our editor in chief snuck her way on to a field trip to one of North Carolina’s greatest museums. That day has stayed with her ever since.
Our State Knows Best: Cultivating an Eye for Art
Find out what three experts have to say about becoming an amateur art connoisseur of every artistic medium at museums across North Carolina — plus, how to start building your own mini collection.
Made in NC: Opie Way
Stylish leather sneakers that are cut, fit, and stitched by hand in Asheville won first place in the Style category of the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
The Gallery Guides of Raleigh
Within the hushed and hallowed halls of the North Carolina Museum of Art, seasoned docents put visitors at ease. These dedicated volunteers connect residents of this state to the works of art we call our own — and remind us that each piece is something worth talking about.
Made in NC: Motyl Pottery
An Asheville ceramic artist’s love for nature and her dedication to authenticity is reflected in her stunning pottery made from wild North Carolina clay, which won her the top prize in the 2020 Made in NC Awards.
