Due to rain this event has been relocated to The Barn at Caitlyn Farms, 286 A.R. Thompson Rd., Mill Spring, NC. March 22, 6pm at Tryon Arts and Crafts School Have an unforgettable outdoor experience at Tryon Arts and Crafts School. Chef John Wilson of Rural Seed Restaurant will demonstrate open-flame methods of cooking on the custom designed grill. While you enjoy your meal there will be craft demonstrations in blacksmithing, welding and flame based arts. Advance tickets required, $95 per person and is available at: https://tryonartsandcrafts.org/hearth-and-anvil/ “Join us on March 22, 2024, 6:00-8:30 pm, for an unforgettable outdoor experience on Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s (TACS) west campus. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Western North Carolina and Appalachian open-flame cooking at our Hearth & Anvil Dinner. This laid-back, yet refined event captures the essence of a casual mountain picnic infused with a touch of sophistication. Long tables with rustic linens set the stage for a communal feast. There, you will indulge in a curated menu of locally-sourced fare by renowned chef John Wilson, of Rural Seed Restaurant. John will demonstrate open-flame methods on TACS’ new, custom-designed grill fabricated in our forge and welding studios exclusively to debut at this event. Upon arrival, patrons will savor a delightful half-hour social affair featuring delectable bites. Following this, they will indulge in an exquisitely plated dining experience, thoughtfully complemented by the expertly curated wine pairings suggested by our esteemed sponsor, Biltmore Winery. As you dine under the open sky, witness captivating craft demonstrations in blacksmithing, welding, and flame-based arts. The ambiance will be enhanced by live traditional music performed...
March 20, 1-3pm Join Overmountain Vineyards in celebrating the arrival of spring! Artist Cathey Stoney will guide you in drawing a range of blossoms to craft your own distinctive artwork. No prior experience required. All materials will be provided. Cost is $35 and advance registration is required. Call the winery to reserve your spot, 828-863-0523....
Enjoy an all member art exhibit opening reception on Saturday, March 9, 5-7pm. The exhibit will be available through April 27, 2024.
Join 80SIX gallery as they welcome Spring and fresh art into the gallery! Demonstrations by local artists and sales on select works. Drop by and let them help you prepare for Spring!
Enjoy a free opening art reception at Tryon Arts and Crafts School on March 1, 6-8pm. Annual members’ exhibition and prize competition presents “Reimagined Realities.” Members exhibit a new theme celebrating the transformative power of recycling and up-cycling by breathing new life into discarded materials. Artists show their ingenuity by using leftover or discarded studio materials to repurposed found objects. Enjoy this exhibition between March 2 – April 13. See website for school...
Enjoy a free community lecture hosted by Upstairs Artspace. Retired philosophy professor Deborah Fitzgerald, Ph.D. gives a lecture on “A Philosophical Discussion of the Weirdly Familiar” on Sunday, February 25 at 3pm. Dr. Fitzgerald will delve into the meaning behind the distorted faces of artist Kevin Isgett’s paintings in his show titled, “Strangers” which is the current exhibition at the gallery. Please RSVP online at:...
New Shorts: A Staged Reading of One Act Plays at Tryon Depot Plaza, 22 Depot St., Tryon, NC. Shakespeare and Friends perform an evening of original plays by four award winning writers. Advance tickets required, $10 per person, and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-shorts-tickets-813500801797 Actors include Anthony Abraira, Darlene Cah, Marianne Carruth, Andy Millard, and Michelle Newman. Featured playwrights include Annie Evans, Cate Allen, Catherine Gillet, and Darlene...
Opening Reception & Awards Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 10:30 at Tryon Fine Arts Center Pavilion. The “Showcase of Excellence” features the exceptional artistic talent of high school students in our area. This premier event is a juried fine arts competition that offers young artists their first taste of a professional gallery environment. Cash prizes are awarded for the top student artists and teachers. The exhibit will be on display Saturday, February 3 – Saturday, February...
Opening Reception at Upstairs Artspace on Saturday, January 20, from 5-7pm, featuring artists Kevin Isgett, Suzanne Dittenber and Mark Flowers. The reception is free and open to the public, but please RSVP here: https://www.upstairsartspace.org/ These exhibitions will run through Friday, March 15, 2024. Information submitted by Upstairs Artspace: Upstairs Artspace opens Jan. 20 with Isgett, Flowers, Dittenber shows Upstairs Artspace’s first slate of exhibitions in 2024 will feature artists Kevin Isgett, Suzanne Dittenber, and Mark Flowers. The exhibitions will open with an artists’ reception on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery in downtown Tryon, NC. The opening reception is free and open to the public. These exhibitions will run through Friday, March 15, 2024. A resident of Taylors, S.C., Isgett will present a collection of acrylic portraits described as “weirdly familiar and personal,” in his show titled, “Strangers.” These paintings are a result of his attraction to early American folk portraits with awkward proportions and childlike qualities. Isgett holds a master’s degree in fine art with a concentration in abstract painting. However, his work in portraits is self taught. “I decided to focus on non-academic models of portraiture and to embrace the self-taught qualities of the folk artist,” he said. “I try to unlearn rules that I’ve been taught. It excites me to paint portraits that I make up as I go along. It’s like meeting someone completely unexpected. I don’t like pre-planning of any sort in my artwork, so there are no sketches or photos to work from. The journey of finding my subject as I paint is what interests me. My goal is...
Laura will lead you in a paint and sip of a “Starry Winter Night” at Parker-Binns Vineyard. Advance registration is required, $35. Contact Laura at 828-674-8964 to register for this...
