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Art Galleries and Art Centers in the North Georgia and Western North Carolina Mountains

If you looking for a creative class or possibly a creative art getaway in the mountains...we know just the place...

Blue Ridge Highlander's Gallery

Highlander Fine Arts, Authentic Mountain Photography and Fine Crafts

The Highlander Gallery
When you are visiting the Blue Ridge - Smoky Mountains, a stop by the Highlander Gallery is well worth your time. The Highlander Gallery represents some of the finest artists in the mountains.  With a large assortment of Fine Art Photography and Fine Crafts as well.

Here are a sampling of the artists you will find....Anthony Abreu • John Mac Kah • Ruthanne Kah • Michael Bedoian • Keith Moore • Juanita Greenspan • Robert Levin • Tonya Fowler • Jason Fowler • Jo Kilmer • Les Smith • Chuck Waldroup • Joe Waldroup • Billy Reynolds • Bob Crisp • Randy Rowe • Thomas Payne • Sarah Long Dauchez • January Tiberius • Frances McCord • Rita Poole • Clive Poole • Richard Cranford

Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00
10079 Old Highway 64  •  Brasstown, NC  • 828.835.9982  • www.HighlanderGallery.com

World Renowned Folk School in Brasstown NC

John C. Campbell Folk School

John C. Campbell Folk School
John C Campbell Folk School offers creative, learning vacations for adults in a beautiful natural setting. With classes in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.

Discover why Rand McNally Atlas named the Folk School one of the top 30 U.S. destinations for a day's visit in their Best of the Road listing. Numerous walking trails meander the 300-acre campus, including the Rivercane Walk, a creekside trail with art honoring the strong Cherokee heritage of the Appalachian area.

One Folk School Rd  • Brasstown, NC 28902  • 1-800-FOLK-SCH  • www.Folkschool.org

National Arts & Craft Educational Center in Gatlinburg, TN

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a national art and craft education center located just one mile from the entrance of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The School offers weekend, one and two week workshops for the beginner to advanced artist, taught by national and international practicing studio artists and university faculty.

Students work and learn in professionally equipped studios on our stunning 13 acre residential campus hidden in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  Workshops and classes are offered in ceramics, fiber, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, mixed media, books, paper and more.

556 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738  •  865.436.5860  •  info@arrowmont.org  • www.Arrowmont.org

Art Galleries in Blue Ridge Georgia

BRMAA - Art Center Gallery

The Art Center at Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association is passionate about art. Our Art Center Team is devoted to bringing new exhibits, new events, and new programs to our community through art and culture. We endeavor to provide a haven for artists to flourish and grow. We measure success by the success of our artists and the many galleries that help to make up our Art Town in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia. We boast the largest Gallery Experience in the North Georgia Mountains, come visit us and experience a true Art Town in the Mountains.

Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 6:00 - Closed on Monday
420 West Main Street  •  Blue Ridge, GA 30513  •  706.632.2144  • www.BlueRidgeArts.net

The Art Station

The Art Center at Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association
The Art Station was created to provide economical pricing for supplies for artists and for our art classes for children and adults. We surveyed our artists to determine the supplies most needed and we are adding to that inventory every day with requests from our artist members.

We encourage you to visit, check out our supplies. "Art, We are it!"

Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 6:00 - Closed on Monday
420 West Main Street  •  Blue Ridge, GA 30513  •  706.632.2144  • www.BlueRidgeArts.net

Gardens in Hiawassee Georgia

Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge

Hamilton Gardens
The Gardens are located on a gentle hillside on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee Georgia. Plants, both native and hybrid, sit quietly along 33 acres of majestic walking trails, spilling over as if to greet you with warmth and color.

A Blooming Affair at Hamilton Gardens takes place from mid-April to mid-May, everything will be in bloom, showing colors even an artist dreams about! Hundreds of varieties, and as many as 1,500 rhododendrons and azaleas create a magnificent backdrop for many other equally beautiful plants. Come take a stroll and feel the beauty and peace surrounding you.

Open Every Day 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
96 Pavilion Road  •  Hiawassee, GA 30546  •  706.970.0011  •  www.HamiltonGardens.com

Community Theater in Blue Ridge Georgia

Blue Ridge Community Theater invites you to "Come Out and Play."

Blue Ridge Community Theater
There is nothing like the energy you feel when attending a live performance and we are here to help you experience that feeling. Blue Ridge Community Theater's mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances, productions and education of all aspects of contemporary and classic theater.

2013 we will be hosting 7 Main Stage Shows with 12 Performances for each show, 8 evenings of music along with 13 Sunny D Performance, our Children's Theater Program.

2591 E First St • Blue Ridge, GA • 706.632.9223 • BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com

 

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