Beginning Friday, August 14, Jaime Byrd Contemporary Art presents Containers, a special exhibition of new works by Byrd that explores the theme of how we compartmentalize our lives, both physically and emotionally.
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Outdoors: The Annual Grassy Ridge Mow-off
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s (SAHC’s) annual Grassy Ridge Mow-Off will take place Saturday, August 15, through Sunday, August 16. Volunteers can participate for a single day or backpack to the mountaintop for an overnight campout.
Artists Open Their Studios for 21st Annual Come to Leicester Tour August 15-16
Artists across Leicester will welcome visitors into their creative spaces during the 21st Annual Come to Leicester Studio Tour on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16. The free, self-guided event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Penland School of Craft Will Hold Its 41st Annual Benefit Auction August 21–22
The historic campus of Penland School of Craft will be the setting for the 41st Annual Benefit Auction on Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22. The auction begins Friday at 1:30 p.m. with a reception at the Penland Gallery, followed by artist demonstrations and a silent auction.
The Farmer’s Table: Late Summer Sunflowers Bring Beauty and Color to the Landscape
The flowers, both wild and tended, know these weeks of shortening daylight are their final opportunity to flash their exuberance and ensure their continuation in the thawing of spring. They have been harnessing energy from soil, sun and water for many months to enhance their ability to step up for the colorful show.
Nest of Singing Birds Launches Digital Release of First Album, The Marshall Sessions
Nest of Singing Birds is bringing centuries of Appalachian tradition to a wider audience with the digital release of The Marshall Sessions, making the collective’s first album available on streaming platforms.
Holding Together Exhibition Leaves Connections at Madison County Arts Council
Artists working in textiles, ceramics, basketry, handmade paper, wood, metal, book arts, video and movement will come together for a group exhibition at the Madison County Arts Council (MCAC) for Holding Together: Cloth, Material & Making.
The Observant Gardener: Create Art in the Garden with a Colorful Palette of Plants
As I work in my garden throughout the year, I make choices almost every day about the plants I am growing. I know that different plants offer many creative opportunities for a visually uplifting garden.
Cover Artist: Sandra Brugh Moore
Martin Pasco Traces the French Broad River at AGA
American Folk Art & Framing Showcases Artists That Evoke Texas in Lonestar State of Mind
A Bird’s Note: Northern Parula
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents the Award-Winning Musical Rent on 30th Anniversary of Its Premiere
Spotlight On: When Women Come to Pray ~ Community Through Shared Ritual
New Amsterdam String Band Launches Inaugural Season of Rosette Chamber Concerts August 7–9
In Bloom: Virgin’s Bower
Our Region’s Natural Elements Highlighted at Trackside Studios in August
Raw + Refined Opens at Marshall’s Flow Gallery
From the Editor: August 2026
Feature Artist: Dahlia Bushwick
Shop Talk: Kiitos Fine Art ~ Gallery and Working Studios
WNC Crafts 2026: Qualla Arts & Crafts Marks 80 Years of Preserving Cherokee Art and Culture
Considering the Fine Art Crafts of Woodturning and Mosaic by Trackside Studio Artists
History Feature: Holding Onto Home ~ The Leicester Project Preserves Community Memory
The Farmer’s Table: A Hot Topic at the Hottest Time of Year Southern-Adapted Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Outdoors: Hatley Pointe’s New Lift-Served Bike Park
Reclaiming Space Project Opens Discussion About a Memorial in the River Arts District
Hendersonville’s Sue Fazio Turns a Lifetime of Art Into Lasting Support for Local Youth
Spotlight On: Remnants Thrift and Sew
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