More than 200 works of student art are on display at the Toe River Arts Gallery in Spruce Pine for the annual Mitchell County Arts in Education Showcase. Kindergarten through 12th grade students from public and private schools in Mitchell County participate annually in this event that celebrates the creative achievements of our students. This […]
With Margot Rossi M.A.C., L.A.C. Discover how the mind can help you better manage pain and stress. Fifteen minutes of Mindfulness Practice, followed by engaging instruction on alternative medicine and proven self-care practices to relieve pain. This program is free to the public. All are welcome.
Toe River Arts announces the availability of art scholarships each spring. Awards are given to a graduating high school senior or an adult continuing their education and are from Yancey or Mitchell County and pursuing a higher education degree majoring in any of the arts or arts education. The application deadline is May 1. Each scholarship will […]
Toe River Arts has a large exhibit space in the Spruce Pine Facility, 269 Oak Avenue. Throughout the year we offer five annual exhibits; two Studio Tour Preview exhibits, the Annual Blacksmith exhibit, the Student Showcase and our Annual Juried exhibit. This leaves openings for 2 proposed 4-6 weeks exhibits. Please visit the Spruce Pine […]
Toe River Arts announces the opening of Between Psyche and Matter, an exhibition of works by Zac Trainor, in the ARC Gallery at its Spruce Pine location August 5 – September 2. Zac Trainor presents a confrontation with the unconscious in an effort to capture or access a glimpse beyond the veil and into the […]
Toe River Arts announces the opening of Emotional States, an exhibition of works by artists in the Beyond Prison Artist Alliance, at its Spruce Pine Gallery August 5 – September 12. The Beyond Prison Artist Alliance is a community of artists incarcerated at Avery Mitchell Correctional Institution (AMCI) and artists affiliated with the Penland School […]
A workshop for artists interested in applying for the Artist Support Grants will be offered on Zoom August 24, 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Please contact Melanie Finlayson at melanie@toeriverarts.org or 828.765.0524 for more information or to register. The Zoom workshop will have limited availability but will be made available for all to watch on our […]
Think BIG Prints is an exhibition of works by artists that have participated in past BIG INK printmaking workshops. This exhibition features 37 artists from around the United States, including ten artists from North Carolina. The prints range in size from 2 x 3 ft., up to 4 x 8 ft. This exhibition is in […]
The Artist Support Grant was created to provide direct support to individual artists during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative will fund professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring their work to new […]