Originally from Paducah, KY, Jean Stryker, owner of BlackBird Frame & Art, studied philosophy and fine art at Vanderbilt before spending a decade in Boston working for a financial company.
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Shop Talk: delighted
Carolyn Ryden, the owner of delighted gift shop in downtown Asheville, has always had a passion for bringing beauty, humor and art into everyday life. Originally from Pasadena, CA, Ryden spent much of her life in the Los Angeles area, where she cultivated her love for creativity and unique finds.
Shop Talk: Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles
In September, Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles will celebrate 20 years serving Asheville in its location at the edge of Biltmore Village. Owner Veronica Kattermann is an Asheville native and returned to her hometown after graduating from UNC-Greensboro.
Shop Talk: Elise Okrend
A native of New York City, Elise Okrend earned a BA in Fine Art and enjoyed a successful career in design and print production before she and her husband, Phil, founded MixedBlessing, Inc., a greeting card company. Designing cards led her back to her first love: painting pastel landscapes.
Color Beyond the Lines: A New Film Chronicles Hendersonville’s Black Community and Education
The Center for Cultural Preservation will premiere a new film, Color Beyond the Lines, on Saturday, June 21, documenting the rich and challenging history of the Black community’s journey toward educational equity.
Book Feature: The Story of Asheville’s Water ~ Before and Beyond Hurricane Helene
In August of last year, Michael Holcombe had completed a two-years-in-the-making manuscript about the history of Asheville’s water. “Once the horrific storm hit, there was no question that there was now a missing chapter on the history of the Asheville water system to be added,” Holcombe says.
Outdoors: Come Help Identify Hundreds of Species at MountainTrue’s BioBlitz at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
MountainTrue’s annual BioBlitz returns on Saturday, June 21, inviting volunteers to participate in a day of exploring and documenting the diverse species at Hickory Nut Gap Farm.
Biltmore Village’s New Morning Gallery to Host Grand Reopening Event on June 20
New Morning Gallery, a staple of Asheville’s Biltmore Village, will celebrate its grand reopening on Friday, June 20, following a soft opening in May. The gallery showcases the work of more than 500 American artisans, offering a broad spectrum of mediums, from ceramics and glass to textiles, wood and mixed media.
Space Exhibition at Miya Gallery Explores the Cosmos Through Distinct Artistic Visions
Burnsville Community Presents Hard Times, High Hopes, Helping Hands on June 20
Black Mountain’s Art in Bloom Features Art, Florals and Gardens Throughout June
Blue Ridge Botanic’s Wearable Wildflower Guide Is Informative and Fashionable Resource
The Art of Celebration and the Celebration of Art
40 Craft Artisans Supported by Center for Craft to Display Work in WNC Craft Futures: From Here
Seventh Annual Music on Main Returns to Downtown Weaverville on June 14
Tyler Ramsey and ACDT Partner for a Surreal Dance Music Drama
Explore Art in Nature at Grovewood Gallery’s Enchanted Garden Art Show Starting June 14
UpMarket Gallery’s Juried Exhibition Showcases North Carolina Artists From Mountains to Coast
Register for Wortham Center’s Creative Arts Camps for Elementary Students
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