Penland sessions end with an auction of work donated by students, instructors, and friends. These auctions are celebrations of the work done in the classes and an opportunity for neighbors, travelers, and craft lovers to enjoy the energy of a Penland session. The proceeds from these auctions support scholarship programs.
The 11th Anniversary Paint Out brings together artists from around the region to spend the day capturing Burnsville and the surround area on paper, canvas and board. The event begin at 8am; artists paint, draw, create 2-dimensional work that depicts the landscape in and around Burnsville. They return at 5pm when works are hung. A […]
This bi-annual exhibit features the artwork of the 2017 June Toe River Studio Tour Participants. Arranged geographically, the work is displayed to make it easy to navigate from studio to studio in this two-county event, now in its 24th year. With guide and pencil in hand, visitors can choose their route for the tour weekend or purchase […]
1979 play by Ernest Thompson. An aging couple spend each summer at their home on Golden Pond. The story takes place at the summer home of an aging couple one year who are visited by their daughter, her Billy Ray, and his son. The play explores the often turbulent relationship the young woman shared with her father growing up, […]
The fourth annual Micaville BobFest is a celebration of Bob Dylan's music, held each year on a Thursday near his birthday. It typically features about 20 area musicians and a comparable number of other audience members. Perhaps two dozen of Bob's songs, or occasionally a song about him are performed during the Fest. Lyrics are provided, […]
Curated by Steven Young Lee This exhibition includes work by 17 artists who, while residing within one set of perceived margins or another, are working from within to expand or redefine those boundaries, ultimately shifting the lines of ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, cultural identity, or material association. RECEPTION: SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 4:30-6:30 PM
The first concert of the 2017 season is planned for Tuesday, May 30 at the First Baptist Church on the Town Square in Burnsville. These are always free, but get there early. The pews fill up quickly. The Toe River Chamber Ensemble is TRAC’s own community orchestra. First organized in 1975, the all-volunteer Ensemble consists of […]
Holly Walker, Ceramics An abecedarium is something arranged alphabetically. For Abecedarium | Envisioned, Holly Walker has chosen to display the title piece as a wall of 26 ceramic plates, using one letter of the alphabet as a design starting point for each plate. Some letters are recognizable, others are harder to identify. She envisions the […]
The Toe River June Studio Tour is almost just around the corner Mitchell and Yancey Counties. This first of two premier events held each year the first weekend in June features over 80 open studios and galleries.  On the evening of the first day of the tour from 5:30 to 7:30pm, TRAC hosts a reception at the […]
Mica members and their friends will be displaying work using the colors black and white. Public reception will be held on Saturday, June 3 with extended hours until 6pm.
Admission is FREE!! Bring a Blanket or Lawn Chair & Enjoy the Show! For more information or to sponsor an event call 765-3008. Family friendly and FREE to the public. No Alcohol/Smoking/Coolers.