The Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for June will be John Anderson, WPA. An opening reception for the artist will be held on...
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The Lace EffectPotter Michael Hofman repurposes a fading handcraft to beautiful effect. |
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Rickety, RacketyThe daughter of a soybean and cotton farmer in Arkansas, farm equipment is a familiar and comforting sight to Asheville artist Kathryn Phillips |
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High ContrastLandscape photographer John Smith did not take the transition from film to digital lightly. He recalls starting his photographic journey in 1969 with a kit from Sky City Discount on Patton Avenue. For $13.95, he learned to develop black-and-white film in his home. From there he was hooked. |
Sculpting PersonalitiesMore than 40 years ago, just after her first child was born, Akira Blount found herself fashioning peculiar stuffed toys from old socks for the boy’s amusement. Thanks to the needlework skills taught her by her grandmother when she was growing up in Wisconsin, making the toys was a restful and creative endeavor. |
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Aiming for InfinityGalen Frost Bernard on tornadoes, floods and volcanoes. |
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Dovetails and DragonfliesTrained in early American craftsmanship, furnituremaker Hayley Davison embraces art nouveau and global influences. |
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Lighten UpMark Peyton’s chandeliers have fun with form. |
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Serious WhimsyCelebrated ceramic artist learned to put business first |
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A Cosmic ConnectionTextile artist Selinde Lanier was inspired by an old Appalachian pattern, “Sun, Moon and Stars,” that she spotted in a home decor magazine years ago. She has created numerous versions of the same motif on her looms. |
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His Cup Runneth OverIf Jason Bige Burnett’s rapid-fire speech and technological savvy bespeak the voltaic energy of his generation, his soldier-straight posture and old-school work ethic would make a Puritan proud. |
Sculpting PersonalitiesMore than 40 years ago, just after her first child was born, Akira Blount found herself fashioning peculiar stuffed toys from old socks for the boy’s amusement. Thanks to the needlework skills taught her by her grandmother when she was growing up in Wisconsin, making the toys was a restful and creative endeavor. |
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Art with HeartMarcia Kelly’s lifelong art collection has been graciously gifted by her estate for a special art sale to benefit the CarePartners Foundation. |
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Artisan NationWestern North Carolina artisans display their collective talent during American Craft Week, October 5-14 |
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Crafty TalesAuthors share their experiences on the making of landmark tome. |
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Capturing the MomentPurist nature photographer is willing to wait weeks for the right shot. |
Art with Heart |
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Marcia Kelly’s lifelong art collection has been graciously gifted by her estate for a special art sale to benefit the CarePartners Foundation. |
Crafty Tales |
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Authors share their experiences on the making of landmark tome. |
Rites of an Appalachian Spring |
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Three-day event forces fruitful collaborations between painters and floral designers |
Forging a New Identity |
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Blacksmithing toes the line between heritage craft and high art |
Art and Sole |
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Winning entries in the National Gingerbread House Competition and Display on view now through December |
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