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Area Galleries & Exhibitions

   
 
     
 

If your gallery is located in Mitchell or Yancey county and you would like to be included in the following list, please email trac@toeriverarts.org with your request.

A TOUCH OF CASS:
101 Town Square Burnsville. 828-682-2522.
Representing many local artists and craftspeople, home accessories and gifts. Hours of operation: In March & April, Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat, 10am-5pm;closed Sun. Beginning in May, Mon - Fri, 9am-6pm; Sat, 10am-5pm; closed Sun.
Web: www.atouchofcass.com

ANITA’S ATELIER:
14 N. Mitchell Ave, Bakersville. 828-688-1717.
Fine art – watercolor & oil, limited edition prints.
Hours of operation: In March, open Tues - Sat from 10am-4 pm or by appointment. Beginning in April, open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
Web: www.anitasatelier.com

CRABTREE CREEK ART & FLORAL GALLERY:
4161 Hwy 19E (5 miles east of Burnsville) Yancey County. 828-675-0612.
Featuring acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, photography, stained glass, hand blown glass, pottery, jewelry, textiles, wood, silk and live plants, garden art, workshops and garden accessories.
Hours of operation: 10-5 pm Tues - Sat.
Web: www.crabtreegallery.com

CRIMSON LAUREL GALLERY:
31 Crimson Laurel Way, in Downtown Bakersville. 688-3599.
Specializing in unique mountain art and craft from this area.
Hours of operation: Closed through Feb 13, then open Tues-Sat, 11am - 4 pm. 
Look for our new location 23 Crimson Laurel Way in October 2007!
Web: www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com

THE DESIGN GALLERY:
7 South Main St. Burnsville. 678-9869.
Featuring fine arts, crafts, lighting, furnishings, home accents & gifts.
Hours of operation: Mon – Sat, 10am to 5pm.
Web: www.the-design-gallery.com

DK PUTTYROOT:
132. W. Main St, Burnsville, 678-9588
Hand-pulled papers, original gourd designs, imported handmade papers, journals, writing instruments & ink, art papers, vintage wrapping paper. “The Orchid Tea Room” features fine teas, custom baked pastries, retail bulk tea. Call for schedule of classes and tea ceremonies.
Hours of operation: Jan-Feb, open Wed - Sat; in March Mon - Sat; 10am - 5pm.
Web: dkputtyroot.burnsville-nc.com

ENERGY XCHANGE:
66 EnergyXchange Dr, Burnsville (Off Hwy 80 North). 675-5541.
Our mission is to demonstrate the responsible use of landfill gas as an energy source for small enterprise in craft and horticulture, and to meet local energy needs. The Craft Gallery includes the work of 4 potters & 2 glassblowers who work as residents in the project.
Hours of operation: Mon-Sat, 9am to 4 pm, or appointment. 
Web: energyxchange.org

JUDY PRESNELL DESIGNS:
113 W. Main St., Burnsville. 208-1834.
Local, handcrafted custom jewelry; also carry a variety of gems, beads and supplies to make jewelry.
Hours of operation: Tue-Sat, 10 - 5 pm

MARY VOGEL PHOTOGRAPHY & STUDIO:
57 North NC 226 Hwy in downtown Bakersville. 828.467.2094
Fine Art photography, portraiture, image restoration, giclee printmaking, photography services for artists.
Hours of operation:Tues - Sat 10 to 5 pm, and studio hours by appointment
Web: www.maryvogelphotography.com

MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE HALL GALLERY:
200 Mayland Dr, Spruce Pine. 765-7351 or 1-800-462-9526.
Monthly exhibits.
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri.
Web: www.mayland.cc.nc.us

MOUNTAIN HILL COUNTRY GALLERY:  
Located in Kona on Highway 80 North. 828-688-1030.
Quality paintings by Dan and Pat Dowd.
Hours of operation: Thurs - Sun from noon until sundown.

PENLAND GALLERY:
67 Doras Trail, Penland, NC. 765-6211 or gallery@penland.
Features work by craft artists associated with Penland as instructors, residents or students.
Exhibits: Oscar Bailey, 52 years of Photography, photographs, plus kites and marble rollers by esteemed artist Oscar Baily, Oct 9 - Dec 2, with reception Friday Oct 12, 7-8:30 p.m
Hours of operation: Open now through mid Dec.; Tues-Sat 10-5 pm and Sundays noon-5 pm.
Web: www.penland.org

PICKET FENCE GALLERY:
37 North Mitchell Avenue, Bakersville. 828.688.9192
Clothing, pottery, watercolors, wood, stone sculpture, soy bath products.
Hours of operation: Open 7 days from 9am to 9pm.

PINE CROSSINGS:
Highway 226, 1/3 mile north of Blue Ridge Parkway. 828-765-8400 or pinecrossings@bellsouth.net
Representing 23 Appalachian potters, & southern regional country antiques.
Hours of operation: By appointment until March, then open 10-5 Mon-Sat and Sundays 1-5 pm.

TOE RIVER CRAFTS:
Located 7 mi. S of Micaville on Highway 80S. 828-675-4998
Cooperative shop featuring clay, wood, textiles, fibers, glass, paper, metals, toys, photography, printmaking watercolor, needlework.
Hours of operation: Re-opens in May.

TRAC CENTER GALLERY: 269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine. 765-0520.
Monthly exhibitions, information on area arts.
Hours of operation:  Tues-Sat 10am-5 pm
Web: www.toeriverarts.org

TRAC GALLERY: 102 West Main Street, Burnsville. 682-7215.
Monthly exhibitions, information on area arts, classes, performances.
Hours of operation: Mon - Sat, 10am-5 pm
Web: www.toeriverarts.org

TREASURES OF ELK WIND GALLERY:
Fine jewelry, art, antiques, Native American art.
Hours of operation: Thurs - Sat 10-5. Beginning April 1, Mon - Sat, 10am-5pm

TRILLIUM GALLERY: Off Blue Ridge Parkway across from Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant, 765-0024.
Gallery features fine artists and craftsmen in glass, pottery, jewelry, wood, metals, wearables. 
Hours of operation: Open 7 days a week from 9 to 5 pm mid-April through October.
Web: switzerlandinn.com/trillium.htm

TWISTED LAUREL GALLERY:  221 Locust St. (Lower St), Spruce Pine, 765-1562.
Gallery best known for its glass collection, showcases the work of more than 150 artists and craftsmen in the Spruce Pine & Penland area.
Hours of operation: Winter hours, Fri-Saturdays from 10-5 pm or by appt. Regular hours, Mon - Sat 10am-5pm resume in April.

   
     
       
 
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