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 […]
Mica joins local studios and galleries for the Toe River Arts Council's annual June self-guided exploration of the area's best and finest.
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.
Local bluegrass and gospel musicians Gordon, Dylan, Jennifer, Noland & many more will perform. An evening of great music for a great cause.
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.