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 […]
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.
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.
Recently nominated for a Grammy award for "Best Bluegrass Album" bluegrass music sensation Dale Ann Bradley is also a five-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the year.
A melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Patrick Barlow rewrote the adaptation in 2005. The entirety of the adventure film to be performed with a cast of only […]
A melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Patrick Barlow rewrote the adaptation in 2005. The entirety of the adventure film to be performed with a cast of only […]
Come share the fun with the 2nd Annual 8x8 exhibition and sale at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery from June 17 through Auction day, July 8. These donated 8x8 pieces will NOT be sold until 10:30am on June 17. And then it's first come, first pick. All will be priced at $75 and all will […]
A melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Patrick Barlow rewrote the adaptation in 2005. The entirety of the adventure film to be performed with a cast of only […]
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.
A melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon. Patrick Barlow rewrote the adaptation in 2005. The entirety of the adventure film to be performed with a cast of only […]
"The Interface of Woman and Nature", an exhibit by Asheville artist, Bonnie Cooper, features composite images of women and nature, photographically expressing the feeling-state we can experience when we are in nature, totally immersed and connected.