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"If this is your first visit to Blue Spiral 1, they ask you to take the time to tour their site. If you are not familiar with their artists, they suggest you "View By Style" as a good way to begin. They also suggest you take their "Virtual Gallery Tour," which requires Quicktime. Almost 60 of Blue Spiral 1's permanent artists are included on their Web site. As a virtual gallery, they will also be updating their pages on a daily basis, allowing you to always see the most current works of art that are available at their studio. In addition, their newsletter is sent out every six weeks for those who leave their their e-mail address." |
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"The seeds of HandMade in America were sown in the mountains of Western North Carolina where a group of community leaders were looking to boost the region's manufacturing economy. This group realized that the answer to their revitalization didn't necessarily lie in recruiting "industry", but could possibly be found in the already established invisible industry of craftspeople working steadily and exceptionally in shops, classrooms, studios, and galleries tucked away on small town main streets and back roads throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains." |
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"Alliance is an online gallery promoting works of North Carolina artists. Artists or galleries wishing to be listed on this site may make their request by visiting the submission's page. They do not charge for listings and reserve the right to make the final determination who is listed on their site." |
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Compliments 16
Patton Gallery |
"16 Patton is located
at the corner of Patton and Lexington Avenue in historic downtown Asheville,
North Carolina. The gallery features predominantly fine art by accomplished
artists dedicated to painterly works of art on canvas and paper. 16
Patton has one of the finest collections of classic urban, marine, and
rural landscapes in the Southeast. Whether you are seeking the finest
of plein-air painting, works in oil or luminous pastel paintings, you
won't want to miss this collection 16 Patton Gallery is located at the corner of Lexington and Patton Avenue, one half block from Pack Square in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. We are within walking distance of the center of downtown Asheville, with its numerous restaurants, shops and galleries. Our paintings and furniture prominently displayed in our front windows beckon the arts lover to enter our two floor exhibit space and enjoy fine oil and pastel paintings, finely crafted wood furniture, and studio glass." |
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Minnie Evans, Untitled (Face with Multicolored
Leaves), 1965, wax crayon and graphite on fiberboard, 22.75 x 19.325
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"As the single visual arts facility
serving Western North Carolina, the Asheville Art Museum, its collection
and programs are the only such resources available to the diverse communities
in the region. We are committed to being a vital force in community
and individual development and to providing life-long opportunities
for education and enrichment through the visual arts.
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Photo compliments Blue Goldsmiths |
"Using only the highest quality of hand-cut natural stones and the unusual combination of yellow, white, rose and green gold, as well as, platinum and sterling silver, the designers at Blue Goldsmiths have filled their gallery with truly one-of-a-kind wedding, commitment and everyday rings, pendants and earrings, along with unique chain designs . . . all treasures for a lifetime. The Blue Goldsmiths' designers offer
you the opportunity to collaborate with them to make a heirloom of your
own design when visiting their store. Take your time visiting their
Web site and enjoy a new experience in shopping for something special
unique to you." |
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This pendant was designed and handmade by Mary Mc Call Timmer of Candler, North Carolina. |
"Chartered in 1930, the Southern Highland Craft Guild grew to become one of the strongest craft organizations in the country, second in age only to the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. The Guild now represents over 900 craftspeople in 293 counties of 9 southeastern states. The Guild has partnered with the National Park Service for more than fifty years, which operates the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center. For information on the Craft Fairs of the Southern Highlands, special events, its Folk Art Center, shops, or membership in the guild and links to our members that are online, please visit their Web site, which is filled with art created by area artists. You can also see hundreds of samples of area art at the guild's Folk Art Center located off the Blue Ridge Parkway just north of the Tunnel Road entrance." |
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"Grovewood Gallery was named one of the Top 100 Retailers of American Craft. More than 18,000 professional craft artists from throughout the U.S. and Canada were polled by NICHE magazine, sponsor of the awards program. Criteria for selection included treating artists with courtesy and respect, paying on time, promoting and marketing American crafts, giving back time and energy to the craft community and mentoring emerging artists. Nearly 1,000 galleries, retail stores and museum shops from 50 states, and the Virgin Islands were nominated, with 31 states represented in the Top 100 Retailers of American Craft." |
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Antiques and Interiors of Asheville "Visit this list of stores offering antiques and interiors designs in Asheville for concepts in furnishings, gifts and decorative accessories for home and garden. Asheville is filled with artists and artisans sho offer original oils, watercolors, acrylics, prints, glass, pottery and custom designs of florals, jewelry, and furniture." |
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Compliments Asheville Gallery of Art |
Asheville Gallery of Art, Ltd.
"Welcome to the Asheville Gallery of Art where visitors, collectors, interior designers - anyone with an eye for fine art will find a wide range of of talents, subjects, styles and mediums as broad as the Blue Ridge, at prices to accommodate every budget. Portraits and site specific or general commissions are also available. So make the color, the diversity and the spirit of the mountains your own. Featured are original oils, watercolors, acrylics, lithographs, mixed media and etchings." |
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Compliments Susan Marie Designs |
"The timeless elegance of the finest hand-crafted gold, precious stone and pearl jewelry awaits you in Susan Marie Phipps’ new gallery and design studio. A professional goldsmith for twenty-four years, Susan is also a GIA graduate gemologist, using her expertise to select only the most vibrant diamonds, Tahitian pearls, fancy colored sapphires, tanzanites and other gemstones for use in her work. Susan has received several major national and international awards for her designs, including the American Gem Trade Association’s Spectrum Award for colored stone jewelry and the De Beers Diamonds Today Award. " |
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Compliments Mountain Made |
"Mountain Made celebrates the artisans and entrepreneurs of Western North Carolina by creating a viable market for regionally produced fine art and fine crafts. Featuring the work of over 80 artisans including beautiful pottery, hand painted silks, jewelry, furniture, original oils-pastels-watercolors, stained glass, textile art, blown and fused glass, iron work, gourds, hand made books, and more. Mountain Made caters to shoppers who wish to take a “piece of the mountains” home with them! Mountain Made is a project of Mountain Microenterprise Fund, Inc., a local not-for-profit organization that has provided business training, loans, and assistance to more than 1,000 people since 1989. The store, as well as its proceeds, will further support entrepreneurial development in our mountains." |
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Compliments New Morning Gallery |
"North Carolina artists are also showcased with their own gallery within the 12,300 square-foot, multilevel retail space at New Morning Gallery. Their stunning furniture collection features the largest selection of Sticks in the Southeast. From bedroom suites, custom dining tables, and living room furniture to charming accent pieces and assesories, you're sure to find just the right piece for your home or office. You will also find Venezia's colorful line of wood and metal furniture. Custom orders are always welcome." |
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Compliments Mangum Pottery |
"Mangum Pottery moved its second store to Weaverville, North Carolina, in 1998 located in northern Buncombe County. All the represented on their website and in their gallery was made in the Mangums and their production assistants. Other items include wheel thrown, slab built, and individually crafted items. All of the mixed media furniture and instrument pieces are hand built in the studio and the adjacent wood shop. Glazing and ceramic pots are fired in electric, natural gas, and propane kilns. The Mangums have created and produced hand crafted pottery and ceramic sculpture in the beautiful mountains of Allegany County for over twenty years, the county of North Carolina's northwestern- most counties near Sparta, called the High Country. Their studio there is situated on ninety acres of rolling pasture and forested hillside." |
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Craggy Mountain Maille (Custom Maille from the Smoky Mountains) "We'll Give You That Special Look."- Aten Bushaw, Mailler / Owner At Craggy Moutain Maille in Barnardsville, NC, we make high-quality chain maille that gives you a distinctive look for casual and business settings. Renew your appearance with accessories inspired by the amazing effects of Medieval Armor. Here at the Craggy Moutain Maille, we provide our customers with a wide selection of custom jewelry and accessories at the most affordable prices. Every piece is hand crafted from a selection of unique metals. Whether you need something personal to wear that makes a statement or for business casual dress, you can find it at our store. And don't forget, our accessories make perfect gifts for friends, family, or loved ones. Why not visit us today at Barnardsville, NC, to see our unique collection of jewelry and accessories. Visit our Facebook page or call for hours at 239-333-9533. |
| Potters of the Roan - guild of professional potters working in the Bakersville area of Western North Carolina. |
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List of Art Dealers and Museums