Out of the Curio Cabinet
byMud Dabbers’ whimsical stoneware is known worldwide By: Carolyn Kemmett Seasoned art collectors seek the work of those who’ve long been on their radar. But…
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A Noticing Act
byArt teacher implores students to put down their phones and see According to a statistic from the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average child spends…
Whittled and Woven
byCraft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns this July A cornerstone of Appalachian craft since 1948, the biannual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands…
Bog Plants and Brushstrokes
byTiny creatures on display at North Carolina Arboretum West Virginia-based illustrator and author Rosalie Haizlett grew up on a rural farm surrounded by creativity…
Served With Meaning
byArtist explores memory through mealtime rituals What Virginia-based contemporary wood sculptor Vivian Chiu remembers most about growing up in Hong Kong is mealtime. “The…
Secrets on the Shelf
byMystery and meaning take shape at Blue Spiral 1 A hand-thrown pot may sit unassumingly on a shelf, but don’t be fooled: It’s secretly…
Forged and Found
byMountain-made art connects past and present For generations, the people of Western North Carolina have carved wood, shaped clay, woven fibers, and hammered metal,…
Duo Lingo
byTwo artists engage in rich dialogue Building on the success of their first joint exhibition in 2023, artists Mark Bettis and Nabil El Jaouhari…
Seating With Soul
byBest-selling chair carved from practicality The evolution of the Lily Chair is a story of both sensibility and artistry. According to Brian Boggs of…
The History of Play
byCelebrating Tryon’s timeless tradition of toys This summer, Tryon Arts & Crafts School celebrates a beloved chapter of local history with The Tryon Toy-Makers:…