NC Commercial

Updated March 1, 2010

 March Issue 2010

Aberdeen

Artistic Impressions, 103 North Poplar Street, Aberdeen. Ongoing - Featuring custom stained glass, glass etching, repairs, restoration and church windows, plus a full supply for the hobbyist. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 910/944-1930.

SKYArt Gallery, 602 Magnolia Dr., behind Applebee's at the entrance to Magnolia Square, Aberdeen. Ongoing - Featuring a select sample of the late William H. Knudsen's fine watercolor paintings. The gallery also has some of Moore County's best local and nationally recognized artists, rare signed lithographs, watercolor, oils, and fine art photography. The gallery is also the home of West 23rd Street Photography, commercial and event photography. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 910/944-9440 or at (www.SKYartphoto.com).

Andrews

Andrews Valley Artist's Gallery, 1158 Main St. #C, corner of Main St. & Oak St. across from the Town Hall & Police Station, Andrews. Ongoing - A fine art gallery featuring works by regional artists including works by Kathleen Hall, Penny Johnson, Diane Sims, Dot Rex, Cherie Lowe, Mary Judernatz, and more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-3pm and by appt. Contact: 828/321-9553, e-mail at (khallavag@verizon.net) or at (www.avartistsgallery.com).

Asheville

Aesthetic Art Gallery, 6 College St., across from Pritchard Park, Asheville. Ongoing - Offering a variety of international works, including terracotta ceramics from Viet Nam and stone sculpture from Zimbabwe. In addition, there is an assortment of intricately detailed handcrafted pictorial textiles from Australia and Lesotho, many of which depict local Asheville scenes. Also available are Australian Aboriginal oil paintings, Bruni Sablan oil paintings from the "Jazz Masters Series," and ceramic tiles from the Southwest (US). Hours: Tue-Sat, noon-6pm. Contact: 828/301-0391 or at (www.aestheticfineartandcraftsgallery.com).

American Folk Art & Antiques, 64 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring antique folk art, functional and contemporary folk pottery, furniture and paintings. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/281-2134 or at (www.amerifolk.com).

Appalachian Craft Center, 10 North Spruce St., Asheville. Ongoing - Folk pottery, face jugs, traditional crafts, and other collectables. Hours: M.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/253-8499 or at (www.appalachiancraftcenter.com).

Ariel Gallery, 19 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Presenting the best in clay, fiber, paper, books, jewelry, metal, sculpture, furniture and glass by members of the Ariel Contemporary Craft Cooperative. A gallery owned and operated by artists. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 10am-7pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/236-2660 or at (www.arielcraftgallery.com).

Bellagio, 5 Biltmore Plaza, Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring exquisitely handcrafted jewelry and clothing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/277-8100.

Bella Vista Art Gallery, 14 Lodge St., Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by regional and national artists in a variety of mediums. Offering contemporary oil paintings, blown glass, pottery, black & white photography, stoneware sculptures, and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/768-0246 or at (www.BellaVistaArt.com).

BlackBird Frame & Art, 30 Bryson St., just north of Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring mountain landscape art and expert custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 828/225-3117 or at (www.BlackBirdFrame.com).

Blue Ridge Frame & Gallery, 545 Merrimon Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local artist Linda Cheek, Ann Vasilik, Carol Bomer, Kelly Wilkinson, and many more. Plus a large selection of prints, posters, and quality custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/253-3559.

Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of mediums by regional, national and international artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/251-0202 or at (www.bluespiral1.com).

Castell Photography, 2C Wilson Alley off Eagle St., Asheville. Ongoing - The gallery is owned by internationally recognized artist Brie Castell, is a unique photographic Salon & Gallery dedicated solely to photo based media. The gallery features the work of Brie Castell, and also hosts several rotating exhibitions each year of other talented photographers. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 828.255.1188 or at (www.castellphotography.com).

Chatsworth Art and Antiques, 54 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Specializing in 19th and early 20th century oils, watercolors and prints. Also jewelry, silver, china, small furniture and fine accessories. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828.252.6004.

Clayspace Co-op, River Arts District, 119A Roberts St., Asheville. Ongoing - The Clayspace Co-op is a cooperative ceramics studio and showroom located in the historic river arts district of Asheville, North Carolina. The main aim of the Clayspace Cooperative is to provide an environment that promotes the artistic growth and success of its members through cooperation and education. Hours: Sale - Dec. 6, 10am-6pm & Dec. 7, 11am-5pm; reg. hours by chance. Contact: 828/279-3811 or at (www.clayspace.org).

Cold River Gallery, 32-A Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Welcome to the artistic expression of messages found in ancient wisdom, philosophies and our Earth's gifts, presented as the fine art of Karen Pierre. Working studio, jewelry, pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/350-0955.

Echo Gallery at Biltmore Park, 8 Town Square, Suite 160, Asheville. Through Mar. 21 - Featuring an exhibit of works by member artists including: Genie Maples, Barbara Fisher, Susan Finer and Cindy Walton; ceramic artist Lori Theriault, textile artist Susan Webb Lee, photo artist Laurie McCarriar and ceramic sculptor Anna Koloseike. There will also be work by guest: clay artists Dawn Dalto and Jenny Mastin, furniture maker Brian Fireman and blacksmith/metal artist Tekla. Ongoing - Featuring a co-op run gallery including works by painters Genie Maples and Barbara Fisher, ceramicist Lori Theriault, textile artist Susan Webb Lee, photo artist Laurie McCarriar, and ceramic sculptor Anna Koloseike. The gallery will feature guest artists throughout the year. Echo Gallery has partnered with MANNA Food Bank and will donate 5% of all gallery sales directly to MANNA. Hours: Thur.-Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 828/687-7761 or at (www.echoasheville.com).

Element Clay Studio & Gallery, 33 Carolina Lane, off of Walnut between Lexington and Broadway, Asheville. Ongoing - The studio houses 6 ceramic artists, Heather Knight, Angelique Tassistro, Katie Johnson, James Powell, Lillian Byers and Lauren Lewis. Studio members welcome visitors to come see how hand made ceramic work is created and to get to know the people producing it. Hours: Fri. & Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828-275-7829 or at (www.elementgallery.com).

FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood St., Asheville. Mar. 1 - 30 - "Figures," featuring mixed media works by Kimberly Hodges: and pottery by Patty Bilbro. Hodges designs pieces in several mediums: painting, fabric, rugs, ceramic, scrapbooks, and stationary design. She is especially drawn to painting and the art of collage. She often references mythology, creator beings, and archetypal images of the feminine in her whimsical work. Bilbro threw her first pot during a fifth grade school project and has had her hands in clay ever since. She creates mainly functional pieces, all individually thrown and hand glazed. She enjoys telling stories and conveying emotions by painting simple figures of animals, landscapes, and people on her pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, closed Tue., & Sun. 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/254-9234 or at (www.woolworthwalk.com).

520 Gallery, Blue Mountain Schoolhouse, 520 Haywood Road, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/253-8640 or at (www.520gallery.com).

Gallery 6, at 6 Riverside Studio, 6 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring the sculptural works of Noll Van Voorhis and Cynthia Wynn who turns recycled industrial scrap metal into furniture, interior/exterior installations, sculpture and accessories. Hours: by appt. Contact: 828/232-1090.

Gallery Minerva Fine Art, 8 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and glass by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11am-6pm;Fri. & Sat., 11am-8pm; & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/255-8850 or at (www.galleryminerva.com).

Gallery of the Mountains, Inside the Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Now part of the Grovewood Gallery family, featuring handcrafted wearables, jewelry, pottery and many one-of-a-kind objects. Hours: Mon.-Tue., 9am-6pm; Wed.-Sat., 9am-9pm & Sun., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/254-2068.

Grovewood Gallery, at the Homespun Shops, Grove Park Inn, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary craft works by Richard Eckerd, Randy Shull, Dan Miller, Michael Costello, Thomas Reardon & Kathleen Doyle, Chris Abell, Mark Taylor, Kirk Schully, Reed Todd, III, Kurt Nielson and others. Also - 2nd floor furniture gallery, featuring works by Kevin Kopil, Lorna Secrest, Michael McClatchy, Anthony Buzak, Marilyn MacEwen, Lisa Jacobs, Chris Horney, and many others. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/253-7651 or at (www.grovewood.com).

Jewels That Dance: Jewelry Design, 63 Haywood St., next door to the Library, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring hand-crafted jewelry by some of America's foremost jewelry artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-6pm. Contact: 828/254-5088 or at (www.jewelsthatdance.com).

Jonas Gerard Fine Art, 240 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - "Explosions of Color on Canvas". Nationally known artist Jonas Gerard displays his most recent collection of abstract acrylics. His 5,000 square feet studio / gallery is filled with years of passion and dedication. He uses bold, passionate, sweeping gestures of saturated color that form unexpected images of poetic stature. Gerard paints in house to upbeat inspiring music, come unannounced or by appointment. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., 1-6pm & by appt. Contact: 828/350-7711 or at (www.jonasgerard.com).

K2 Studio, 59 College St., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a unique collection of fine furniture by local artists and pieces from around the world, home accessories and changing fine art exhibitions. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/250-0500 or at (www.homeredefined.com).

Kress Emporium, 19 Patton Ave., Patton & Lexington Aves., downtown Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by over 100 artists and craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 828/281-2252 or at (www.thekressemporium.com).

Merrimon Galleries, 365 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville. Ongoing - Representing outstanding local, national and international artists, featuring original oils and watercolors, graphics, and hand-colored etchings, as well as, limited edition prints, posters, and other prints. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/252-6036.

Montford Arts Center, 235 Montford Avenue, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of media by over twenty-five area artists. Watch artists at work. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11:30am-6pm & Sat., 11:30am-5pm. Contact: 828/777-1014.

Mountain Made, Grove Arcade Public Market, 1 Page Ave., Suite 123, Asheville. Ongoing - 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. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/350-0307 or at (www.mtnmade.com).

Mudhunter Pottery, 66 Broadway St., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a rustic gallery shop showcasing functional and sculptural work from over 20 local potters. Our artists' diverse styles ad affordable prices set them apart. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-5:30pm & Fri.& Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/225-5869.

New Morning Gallery, 7 Boston Way, Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and crafts by some of America's finest artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/274-2831.

Overström Studio, 35 Wall St., Asheville. Ongoing - This architecturally significant gallery exclusively represents work by internationally-recognized designer Michael Overström, who with his wife Susan, present their original, handformed jewelry designs that embrace the designer's Scandinavian heritage and define Asheville's elegant style. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-8pm. Contact: 828/258-1761 or at (www.overstrom.com).

Pura Vida, 39-B Biltmore Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a space for the senses, offering the finest in artwork appealing to all five senses. Hours: daily noon-10pm. Contact: 828/271-6997 or at (www.pura-vida-asheville.com).

16 Patton, 16 Patton Avenue, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by William McCullough, Deborah Squier, John MacKah, Greg Osterhaus, Jerry La Point, Richard Oversmith, Scott Lowery, Dawn Rentz, Laura Young, Margaret Dyer, Suzy Schultz and Stuart Roper. Studio glass by Herman Leonhardt. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/236-2889 or at (www.16patton.com).

Studio B Custom Framing & Fine Art, 1020 Merrimon Ave., Suite 104, in the Shoppes at Beaver Lake next to the North Asheville Public Library, Asheville. Ongoing - Browse our new gallery featuring works by national and international artists, including paintings. prints & posters, jewelry, ceramics, wood and textiles. Also offering custon framing. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 828/225-5200 or at (www.galleryatstudiob.com).

sutherland, 6 Riverside Dr., inside Curve Studios in River Arts District, Asheville. Ongoing - This handweaving studio, gallery and learning center features fine, one-of-a-kind and limited-edition handwoven fashion accessories and household textiles, including scarves, shawls, garments, handbags, towels, table linens, blankets and wall art. sutherland also offers a series of classes and workshops for beginning weavers, weavers needing a refresher course or experienced weavers. Face-to-face social networking events held twice a month invite weavers to get together and discuss design challenges, share successes and work through problems in a casual, small group format. Hours: daily from 11am-4pm. Contact: Barb Butler, 828-513-1814, or Karen Donde, 854-261-4324, e-mail at (sutherlandstudios@gmail.com).

310 ARTGallery, 191 Lyman St, #310, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring original, contemporary fine art by regional artists. Hours: Fri.-Sun., 9:30am-3:30pm. Contact: 828-776-2716.

The Bender Gallery, 57 Haywood St., Asheville. Ongoing - The region's largest and most diverse studio glass gallery on two sun-filled levels features artists from around the country as well as around the world. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-7pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/225-6625 or at (www.thebendergallery.com).

The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave., a few steps south of the movie theatre, Asheville. Ongoing - Committed to providing access to stunning and unique artwork for discerning collectors and our community in general. Our offerings will reflect the character and sensibilities of this wonderful region. Including works by Lynn Boggess, GC Myers, Jerry Bowman, Alvena McCormick, Volkmar Wentzel, and MM Pipkin. Hours: 11am-7pm, daily. Contact: 828/254-8577 or at (www.thehaengallery.com).

The North End Gallery, situated adjacent to Asheville Framery, 175 Weaverville Hwy., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a gallery with invitational shows and display space for lease. Our intent is to provide exposure for emerging talent.
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 828/658-3484 or at (www.thenorthendgallery.com).

The Satellite Gallery, 55 Broadway, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works by the next wave of innovative and creative artists that are rising from the underground of contemporary street and pop culture. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 828/350-9940 or at (www.the satellitegallery.com).

Vadim Bora Gallery, 30 1/2 Battery Park Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Showcasing the works of international master sculptor and painter Vadim Bora. The gallery features classical and contemporary sculpture, oil paintings, and works on paper, highlighting Bora's figurative, portrait, landscape, and conceptual art. In addition to showcasing Bora's work, the gallery will introduce original talent to the region, inlcuding the works of artists from Bora's native Caucases Mountains of southern Russia. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., noon-5pm & by appt.Contact: 828/254-7959 or at (www.vadimborastudio.com).

Village Galleries Arts & Craft, 32 All Souls Cresent, Historic Biltmore Village, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring fine art glass, handbuilt ceramics, quilts, handcrafted jewelry, creative woodcrafts, sculpture, as well as watercolors, etchings, original lithographs & hand-painted tapestries. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 828/274-2424.

Woolworth Walk, 25 Haywood Street, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring artwork and crafts by over 170 artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm, closed Tue., & Sun. 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/254-9234 or at (www.woolworthwalk.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Asheville
The Captain's Bookshelf, 31 Page Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring original art, prints and poetry broadsides are displayed along with a quality selection of secondhand and rare books. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/253-6631.

Atlantic Beach

Vision Gallery, 407 Atlantic Beach Causeway, Atlantic Beach. Ongoing - Featuring original paintings and three-dimensional work from regional and national artists, and one and two-person shows in summer months. Hours: 10:30am-5pm, closed Wed, Sun. Contact 252/247-5550 or at (www.twogalleries.net).

Bakersville

Marty Fielding

Crimson Laurel Gallery, Blevins Building, 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville. Apr. 1 - June 30 - "Containment...A Group Exhibition of Ceramic Boxes," featuring works by 35 artists from Western North Carolina and from around the country. Ongoing - Featuring the largest selection of studio ceramics in Western North Carolina, including some of the finest art and craft to be found anywhere in Appalachia. We also respresent select artists from around the country and their unique artwork. Representing more than 90 artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm and open daily Oct. - Dec. Contact: 828/688-3599 or at (www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com).

Banner Elk Area

Alta Vista Gallery, 2839 Broadstone Road, (between Banner Elk and Boone) Valle Crucis. Ongoing - Featuring fine art gallery in historic farmhouse, located near the Original Mast General Store. In its 13th year and representing over 100 artists, the gallery specializes in oils and watercolors depicting mountain landscapes. Artists include: B. Jean Baird, Alan McCarter, Louise Pinto, Jean Pollock, Ray Byram, Joan Sporn, Elizabeth Ellison, Dotti Shelton. Also shown are original lithographs and original serigraphs from internationally-acclaimed artists such as ALVAR, Boulanger, and folk artist Will Moses, great-grandson of "Grandma Moses." Also: kaleidoscopes, stained-glass, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and custom framing. Designer Bed-and-Breakfast rooms on-site. Open all year; hours vary according to season. Summer/Fall Hours: 11 am-5pm daily, except for Sun., which are by appt. Contact: 828/963-5247 or at (www.altavistagallery.com).

Antonaccio Fine Art, 10360 NC Hwy. 105 South, Banner Elk. Ongoing - Featuring romantic oils of mountain landscapes & florals by Egidio Antonaccio, still lifes by Betty Mitchell and Victorian sculpture by Maggie Moody. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 828/963-5611.

Art Cellar Gallery, 920 Shawneehaw Ave., Hwy 184, Banner Elk. Ongoing - Three floors of exhibition space featuring painting and sculpture from regionally and nationally known artists. Featured artists include: William Dunlap, Herb Jackson, Gregory Smith, Norma Murphy, Tim Turner, Deborah Jacobs Purves, Bill Brown, Scott Boyle, Margaret Salisbury, and others. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact 828/898-5175 or at (www.artcellaronline.com).

Carlton Gallery, 10360 Hwy 105 South, Grandfather Community, Banner Elk. Ongoing - Featuring the work of over 200 local, regional & national artists presenting fine art, woven works, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and contemporary crafts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- 5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/963-4288.

Sally Nooney, Artists Studio Gallery, located midway between Banner Elk & Valle Crucis on Hwy 194 So. Ongoing - Featuring the rich, vibrant works of Sally Nooney in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/963-7347 or at (www.sallynooney.com).

Belmont

JS Pottery Antiques and Collectibles, 27 North Main Street, Belmont. Ongoing - Offering pieces ranging from face jugs, vases, pitchers and planters with hand-painted iris, dogwood, and magnolia designs to beautiful hand-carved North Carolina lighthouses. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/829-0360 or at (www.jspottery.com).

Black Mountain/Montreat/Swannanoa

Acoustic Corner, 105 F Montreat Rd, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Acoustic instruments hand-made or manufactured by hand in small factories. Guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis, banjos, violins, lap dulcimers, and other instruments popular in Celtic, Old-Time, Bluegrass, and other folk genres. Plus all accessories. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm & Sat., 10-5pm. Contact: 828/669-5162.

Black Mountain Iron Works, 120 Broadway, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring works handcrafted in iron & other metals by Tekla and Dan Howachyn. Hours: Mon. -Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 1/888/689-9021 or at (www.BlackMountainiron.com).

Black Mountain Quilts, 121 Cherry St., Black Mountain. Ongoing - Heirloom quality quilts, accessories, handbags, tabletop, and baby quilts. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6pm & Sun. 12-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0730.

Black Mountain Studios Inc., 626 Lytle Cove Rd., just 3 miles from downtown Black Mountain, Swannanoa. Ongoing - A fine pottery craft and art gallery featuring many local as well as some nationally know artists. Owner and operated by award winning potters Austin and Maud Boleman. Hours: 11am-6pm seven days a week. Contact: 828/686-1011.

Cherry Street Gallery, 132 Cherry Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring arts and crafts by regional artisans. Hours: Mon.- Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0450.

Garrou Pottery, 100 State St., Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a wide variety of handmade pottery by father and son, John and Derrick Garrou, and the works of other area craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0222`.

Seven Sisters Gallery, 117 Cherry Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a large selection of arts and crafts by local, regional and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-5107 or at (www.sevensistersgallery.com).

Song of the Wood, 203 West State St., Black Mountain. Ongoing - Home of rare, one of a kind, handcrafted musical instruments and enchanting recordings. Come enjoy our intimate approach to the senses. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-7675.

Sourwood Gallery, 110 Broadway, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a co-op gallery of local artists offering original art for sale, including: paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, stained glass and other fine art. Artists are: Kent A. Barnes, Katrina Bass, Judith Bush, Sarah Campbell, Charley, Ruth Connar, Denise Geiger, Jean Hope, Elizabeth Kirk, Ida O'Connell, Billy Ogle, Eileen Ross, Marilyn Sobanski, Jenean Stone, Susan Taylor, Summer G. Ventis, Ann Whisenant, and Katherine Youtz. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 828/669-4975.

Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery, 103 West St, Black Mountain. Mar. 26 - Apr. 28 - Featuring an exhibit of works by one of Richmond, VA's most original and captivating painters, Chris Milk. He is a self-taught artist whose work resembles a commingling of Klimt and Chagal. Ongoing - Owned and curated by photographer Rebecca D'Angelo, the gallery will feature monthly shows by local and national artists. It will also offer local art and crafts for sale in its retail section. Hours: (starting Mar. 27) Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Contact: call Rebecca D'Angelo at 828/357-8327 or at (www.studio103fineartgallery.com).

Ten Thousand Villages, 303 Lookout Rd., Montreat. Ongoing - Fair trade source for handmade items from more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-1406.

The Gingko Tree Photo Gallery & Frame Shop, 128 Broadway, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Gifts, cards, prints, photography and framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/669-7721.

The Old Depot Arts & Crafts Gallery, intersection of Sutton and Cherry Streets, Black Mountain. Ongoing - A non-profit arts/crafts gallery representing local artists. Proceeds support arts in the schools program. Pottery, folk art and more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/669-6583.

Visions of Creation Gallery, 114 Cherry State Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring unique, contemporary fine gold jewelry of incomparable beauty and quality handcrafted by Robert Vengoechea. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/669-0065.

Blowing Rock

Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, Ltd., 7539 Valley Blvd., next to Foodlion, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring works by: Nancy Brittelle, Robert Broderson, Lene Alston Casey, Raymond Chorneau, Paul deMarrais, Harriet Marshall Goode, Nancy Tuttle May, William McCullough, Pat Pilkington, Karen Crandell Simpson, Ed Szmyd, Wesley Waugh, and Joana Wardell. Hours: Call. Contact: 828/295-0041 or at (www.brframegallery.com).

Capehart Beck, the Upstairs Gallery, 1098 Main St., 2nd floor of the historic Martin House, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring artwork by full-time artists that spans the terrain from realism to abstraction; including works by owner-artist Kevin Beck as well as Wayne Trapp, Sterling Edwards, Dawn Emerson, Frederica Georgia, Tim Ford, Bob Rankin, John Mac Kah, Giselle Weisman, Laura Fly and more. Hours: Thur.-Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828/295-6367 or at (www.capehartbeckgallery.com).

IAGO, 1165 Main St., Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring inspired, contemporary, fine art and handcrafts from a variety of artists working in the fields of jewelry, fashion accessories, art glass, functional art for the home, pottery, lighting, furniture, and garden art. New for 2006 are huge art glass bowls and platters from Dennis Mullen, raku mirrors and wall pieces by Bonnie J. Smith, and Sasaki crystal. New jewelry lines for 2006 include Tashi, Chenille, Messina Designs, and Jeannine and Charles MacKenzie. Reappearing at Iago this year are wall sculptures by David Bowman, tall iron vases from David Coddaire, Blowing Rock scenes in watercolors by local artist, Tom Gruber, mountain and piedmont landscapes in acrylics from Ginny Chenet, art glass from Ioan Nemtoi, the finest in glass pumpkins and hummingbird feeders from Jack Pine, and pottery from Jan Phelan, and Ed and Julie Rizak. Hours: daily, 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/295-0033 or e-mail at (doug@iagoblowingrock.com).

Main Street Gallery, 960-5 Main St., Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring a co-op of area artists that has been opened since 1982. The gallery offers baskets, pottery, weaving, photography, jewelry, woodworking, glass art, fibers and much more. Hours: daily, 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/295-7839.

Morning Star Gallery, 915 Main Street, across the street form the Speckled Trout Cafe, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring oil and acrylic paintings by Ann Thompson featured with ceramic bas reliefs and sculptures from the studios of John Martin and Maryanne Bona Dayman and wildlife carvings by H. Gray Turner. Rod Shaw's terra cotta sculptures. Also, multiplate ecthings, watercolors, jewelry, pottery, garden accessories, glass and wooden treasures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 828/295-6991.

The Bob Timberlake Gallery at Blowing Rock, 946 Main Street Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring original artwork and reproductions by Bob Timberlake. Also furniture, gifts, apparel and collectibles. Hours: they vary - call ahead. Contact: 828/295-4855 or at (www.bobtimberlake.com).

Winterfire Craft Gallery, 1087 Main Street, Blowing Rock. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Bill Campbell as well as hand-crafted jewelry, metal sculpture, hand-thrown pottery, art glass, and calligraphy prints. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/295-4880.

Boone

Hands Crafts Gallery, 543 West King Street, Boone. Ongoing - The gallery represents the work of artists and features clay, fiber, jewelry, leather, wood. Hours: Mon.-Sun., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/262-1970 or at (www.handsgalleryboonenc.com).

Miters Touch Woodworking, 6858 Hwy. 105 S., Foscoe, near Hound Ears. Ongoing - Featuring fine furniture by Denise Grohs and Miters Touch, pottery by Eric Reichard, art quilts by Linda Smith, stained glass by Dianne Radford, and wood turnings by Todd Davidson. Also cabinetwork and kitchen design services available. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm or by appt. Contact: 828/963-4445 or at (www.miterstouchinc.com).

Bostic

Rose Tripoli Mueller Gallery, 149 Old Sunshine Rd, Bostic, NC. Ongoing - Featuring the works of Rose Tripoli Mueller, ceramic artist, a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The gallery is in the great room of a Craftsman Style home built in 1922 (now on the study list for the National Register). Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/248-1566 or at (www.sparklenet.com/rosetripolimueller).

Brevard - Cedar Mountain Area

BernWell Pottery Studio and Gallery, 324 King Road, Pisgah Forest. Ongoing - Featuring works by Wendy Elwell and Dennis Bern. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/883-8300 or at (www.bernwellpottery.com).

Bluewood Gallery, 36 W. Jordan St., Brevard. Ongoing - Specializing in fine art photography with a large selection of photography on canvas. Custom framing. Local and regional artists. Hours:  Tue.-Sat. 10:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 828/883-4142 or at (www.bluewoodgallery.com).

Drew Deane Gallery,114 W. Main St., across from City Hall and Brevard Fire Station, Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring a premier emerging contemporary fine arts gallerys in Western North Carolina. Including works by: Devin Burgess, Jerry Cutler, Drew Deane, Greg Fidler, John Geci, Richard Lane, Courtney Erin Martin and Mark Mulfinger. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/877-5272 or at (www.drewdeanegallery.com).

Duckpond Pottery, 2398 Greenville Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Duckpond Pottery specializes in custom, handcrafted sinks and tiles. The pottery also features handcrafted kitchenware and accent pieces for both indoors and out. Torches topped with custom faces are potter Nick Friedman's signature pieces. The deck plays host to weekly concerts and a new coffeeshop. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 828/883-4512 or at (www.duckpondpotter.etsy.com).

Gallery on Main, 36 East Main Street, Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring original art, limited editon prints, collectibles and gifts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/885-7299 or at (www.galleryonmain.com).

Gravy, 17 W. Main St., Brevard. Ongoing - An artisan and retail market, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County. Gravy's 71 dealers donate at least 15% of their profits to our local club. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/862-4900 or at (www.gravyonmain.blogspot.com).

Mountain Forest Pottery, 2395 Greenville Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Offering functional and whimsical pottery made on site by artist Mary Murray. "Handmade comes to life" in the homey gallery, offering the work of many regional artists ­ handmade teddy bears, jewelry, quilts, folk art, sculpture, drawings, and paintings. Recipes accompany many pottery pieces that are designed for baking apples, pies, and other dishes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/885-2149 or at (www.scenic276.com).

Mountain Heart Photography Gallery, 10771 Greenville Hwy. Cedar Mountain Business Park, Cedar Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring nature and wildlife photography by 7 well-known photographers. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 828/883-2498 or at (www.hallooney.com). 

Mud Dabber's Pottery and Crafts, 3623 Greenville Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring the work of six family members including: John O., Sybil, John E., Carol and Brandon (Brad), and Becky Dodson and friends Phillip Johnston, Carolyn Becker, Susan Peterson, and Matthew Nevenschwander, Elizabeth Galloway, Jonlyn Parker, Charlie Parker, Mary Ey, and Sue Jones. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/884-5131 or at (www.muddabbers.com).

Number 7 Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery, 12 East Main St., Brevard. Ongoing - A Fine Arts and Fine Crafts cooperative featuring the juried works of 22 of Transylvania County's finest artists and craftspeople. New works on display daily. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/883-2294 or at (www.number7arts.com).

Red Wolf Gallery, 8 E. Main St., Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art by over twenty regional artists in a historic downtown building. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm and by appt. Contact: 828/862-8620.

The Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery, 10771 Unit C, Cedar Mountain Business Park, corner of Hwy. 276 and Cascade Lake Rd, Cedar Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring a ten-member Artists' Cooperative featuring two-dimensional painting, mostly originals, in a spacious three-room gallery. Classes are offered in a wide variety of media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 828/883-3830 or at (wwwlandofwaterfallsartgallery.com).

Twin Willows Studio, 15 Crestview Dr., Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring the works of Ann DerGara. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 828/877-5275.

Two Friends Gallery and Gifts, 4140 Greenville Hwy., Brevard. Ongoing - Offering a tranquil break from a busy highway, with fine art, photography, handmade jewelry, woodturnings, gourd art, and pine-needle weavings, made by local artisans. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/877-6577 or at (www.scenic276.com).

Bryson City

The Artists' House Too, 32 Everett St., Bryson City. Ongoing - Featuring original works in all media. Limited edition prints, etchings and fine art photography. Handcrafted pottery, turned wood, baskets, paper mache, fine hand-wovens, carved avian sculpture, one of a kind jewelry. Including works by Peggy Duncan, Joyce and Don Nagel, Laura Adams, Lance Lichtensteiger, Marcia Brennan, Joe Bruneau, and Kathy Tsonas. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828-488-1317.

Burnsville

The Design Gallery, 7 South Main St., Burnsville. Ongoing - Feature fine arts and crafts consisting of original paintings, etchings, prints, art glass, pottery, wood work, furniture, textiles, sculpture, metals, book art and jewelry. In addition we have furniture, lighting, home accents and gifts. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm. Contact: 828/678-9869 or at (www.the-design-gallery.com).

Calabash - Ocean Isle Beach

Sea Gallery, 6885 Beach Dr., SW Route 199, Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - Featuring fine art by local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists. Tasteful and inviting original oils, Gicleés on canvas, watercolors, and charcoals are presented in our 7,000 square-foot gallery. Sculpture and pottery are also offered. Artists we exhibit are: Phyllis Arnold, Ken Buckner, Terry Buckner, Karen Edgar, Gary Halberstadt, V. Ryan Lauzon, Nancy Hughes Miller, Miller Pope, Tom Wooldridge, and Mary M. Wright. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/575-8222.

Sunset River Marketplace, 10283 Beach Drive, SW, Calabash. Through Mar. 27 - "Barns of the American Landscape," featuring a group show of works by Richard Dixon (oil), Richard Kuhn (oil), Steven Sullivan (oil), Elaine Bigelow (oil), Roger Tatum (watercolor), Brenda Behr (watercolor), Mark Hilliard (photography), C.E. Smith (photography), David Keener (photography), Janet Dixon (watercolor), Rose Kennedy (pastel) and Kevin Beck (pastel). Ongoing - A unique eclectic gallery showcasing over 200 local artists in virtually every medium. Enjoy gourmet coffee, tea and treats as you stroll through the 10,000 square-foot space. Art classes and custom framing are offered on-site. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/575-5999 or at (www.MySpace.com/Sunset RiverMarketplace).

Sunset River Studio, 271 Calabash Rd., a mile from Sunset River Marketplace Calabash. Ongoing - offering a wide range of workshops as well as a 2,700 square-foot rental space for meetings, luncheons, business functions and other events. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 910-575-5889.

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Ocean Isle Beach
Silver Coast Winery, 6680 Barbeque Rd., Ocean Isle Beach. Ongoing - Art gallery featuring local artists as well as daily tours, tastings and the art of wine making. Hours Mon.-Sat., 11-6pm & Sun. 12-5pm. Contact: 910/287-2800 or at (www.silvercoastwinery.com).

Cary

Michael Lecher Gallery, 115A W. Chatham St., Cary. Ongoing - Featuring works by local artists, including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and more. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri. till 8pm; & Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 919/481-2939.

Stonehaven Jewelry Gallery, 101 Ledge Stone Way, Stonecreek Village Shopping Center, corner of Davis Drive and High House Rd., Cary. Ongoing - Featuring custom design, jewelry repair, original oil paintings, limited edition prints, and fine art glass. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 919/462-8888 or at (www.stonehavenjewelry.com).

The Nature of Art Gallery, 106-D Colonades Way, Waverly Place Shopping Center, Cary. Ongoing - Featuring whimsical and eclectic artworks for interiors and gardens with a native flair. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, except Wed. till 9pm. Contact: 919/859-6004.

Chapel Hill - Carrboro

Chapel Hill/Carrboro Art Walks - second Friday of each month from 6-9pm. Info at (www.2ndfridayartwalk.com).

Animation and Fine Art Galleries, University Mall, 201 S Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary works of art and animation art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 919/968-8008 or at (www.animationandfineart.com).

Black Mountain Gallery, 1800 #9 E. Franklin Street, Eastgate Shopping Center, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring handwrough designer jewelry by artisans from throughout the United States. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 919/967-8101.

Blackwood Station Gallery, 6113 Hwy. 86N., Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring functional & fine art, sculpture and fine art prints. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm, & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 919/968-1360.

Cameron's, University Mall, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary American crafts and pottery, folk art and functional art objects. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 919/942-5554.

Chapellier Fine Art, 105 Arlen Park Drive, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Fine, investment quality 19th & 20th century American art. Hours: Mon. - Fri. by appointment. Contact: 919/967-9960 or at
(www.citysearch.com/rdu/chapellier/).

Dirt Road Gallery, 8218 Bright's Way, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring handcrafted items - including paintings, carvings, molas, textiles & fabrics, ceramics, beads and jewelry from West Africa, the Middle East, Central America, and the US collected over years of traveling. Hours: Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm & by appt. Contact: 919/933-6999 or at (www.dirtroadgallery.net).

Fat Black Cat-Art Lounge, 103 W. Weaver Street, kitty corner from Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro. Ongoing - Mostly Representational works by local, regional and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 9am-4:30pm & sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 919/260-7420 or at (www.FatBlackCat-ArtLounge.com).

Sizl Gallery, Southern Village's Lobby at 410 Market St., and Suite 312, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring works by Anna Podris, Leo Gaev', and Karen Shelton. Summer Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 919/593-1303 or at (www.sizlgallery.com).

Studio 91 Fine Art Gallery, Meadowmont Village, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jean Abadie, Thomas Arvid, Dimitri Danish, Michael Flohr, Edward Lewis, and Fabian Perez. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-8pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 919/933-3700.

Womancraft Gallery, 54 Meadowmont, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - A showcase of local artisans featuring fine handcrafted gift items. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-8pm, Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 919/929-8362 or at (www.womancraft.com).

Charlotte Area

North Davidson Street Arts District Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month.

Uptown Gallery Crawl - From 6-8pm on the 1st Friday of each month.

SouthEnd Gallery Crawl - From 6-9pm on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month.

Applewood Gallery, 3920 Park Road, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring original art from local Charlotte artists: Natalie Bork, Brian Osborne, Dave Long, Judith Cutler, Ada Offerdahl, and George Thompson. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat.,10am-4pm. Contact: 704/525-6162 or at (applewoodgalleryNC.com).

Art House Studios, 3103 Cullman Ave., off 36th Street in the NoDa District, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring a complex of working studios by area artists. Hours: during Gallery Crawls and by appt. Contact: 704/577-4587 or e-mail at (arthouse_noda@earthlink.net).

Artisan Galleries and Learning Studio, 1236 East Boulevard (across from Harris Teeter and next to RedSky Gallery), Charlotte. Mar. 5 - 31 - "Masters of Their Craft," featuring works by member artists. Ongoing - The Artisan offers a selection of works by more than 30 local established and emerging artisans, including: Susan Remi Dawkins, Bobbie Underhill, Sandra Siepert, Timmy Hord, Cat Jackson, Alice Mayer, Charlotte Zeweber Chavis, Dinah Bourdon, Gina Bumgardner, Tina Steele Penn, Rose Hawley, Stephen Siepert, Janet Isola Johnson, Mary Johnson, Annie Lowe, Patrick Kirby, Joni Purk, John Eft, Jay Flynn, Tammy Gonter, Mike Brannaman, Jerry McQuay, Carlos Alvaraz Cotera, Shilpa Gupte, Jaesance, and Jim Antley. Hours:Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: (www.TheArtisanNC.com).

Artists' Atelier Carolina, located in the Pentes Artworks Gallery & Studios bldg., 1346 Hill Rd., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jim Fales, Fay M. Miller, Jack Pentes, Betty G. Robinson, Gregory Weston, and Peggy Hutson Weston. Hours: by appt. Contact: 704/552-6200.

Beet, Fine Contemporary Crafts & Functional Art, 3202-B N. Davidson St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the work of unique American artists, from metal sculptors, glass blowers and jewelry craftspeople, to makers of imaginative wooden toys. At any one time our shop is filled to the rafters with original pieces unavailable anywhere else. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/334-3558 or at (www.beetonline.com).

Carolyn DiGiovanni Studio/Gallery, 116 W. Bland St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring recent works by mixed media artist Carolyn DiGiovanni. Hours: Mon.- Fri., 6-9pm. Contact: 704/576-7090 or at (www.originalsbycarolyndigiovanni.com).

Center of the Earth Gallery, 3204 N. Davidson St., NODA Art District in the heart of historic North Charlotte. Through Mar. 27 - "TEN," featuring works by Robert Boyd, Jacob Cooley, Sharon Dowell, Scott Fraser, Patrick Glover, Scott Hill, Ruth Ava Lyons, Nancy Scheinman, Paul Sires, and Scott Upton. Ongoing - Featuring an eclectic array of contemporary sculpture, painting, and glass by established and emerging artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11-5pm; Sat., noon-7pm, & by appt. Contact: 704/375-5756 or at (www.centeroftheearth.com).

Christa Faut Gallery, Jetton Village at Lake Norman, 19818 North Cove Road, Suite E3, Cornelius. Ongoing - Paintings, drawings, etchings, and lithographs by John Borden Evans, Debra Fischer, Laura Grosch, Ardyth Hearon, Jim Henry, Herb Jackson, Elizabeth Bradford Millsaps, Elsie D. Popkin, Joana Wardell, Russ Warren and Cynthia Wilson; glass by Richard Eckerd; and sculpture by Paul Kritzer and Mike Callaghan. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 704/892-5312 or at (www.christafautgallery.com).

Ciel Gallery and Studio, 1519 Camden Rd., Historic Southend, Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery hosts international exhibitions on themes that change every 4-8 weeks, with a focus on mosaic art, as well as offering a wide variety of classes, and workshops. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 1-4pm; Sat., 11am-5pm & during gallery crawls. Contact: 704/577-1254 or at (www.cielcharlotte.com).

New Location
Coffey and Thompson Gallery, 109 W. Morehead @ S. Tryon St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Oils by Richard Plasschaert, etchings by Gordon Allen, prints by Ralph McDonald, Bev Doolittle, G. Harvey, Mort Kunstler, Don Troiani and Charles Frace. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 704/375-7232 or at (www.coffeyandthompson.com).

DOMA Gallery Fine Art Photography,1310 South Tryon St., No. 106, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the first art gallery in charlotte to focus exclusively on fine art photography. Future exhibitions will include video and installation art as well as photography. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 704/333-3420 or at (www.domaart.com).

Elder Gallery, 1427 South Blvd., suite 101, Charlotte. Mar. 5 - 30 - Featuring a new group of paintings by Javier Lopez Barbosa for his first solo exhibition at Elder Gallery. Ongoing - Featuring a selection of landscape paintings by Leon A. Makielski (1885 ­ 1974) which were executed in France and in the United States over his long career of painting. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-2pm; or by appt. Contact: 704/370-6337 or at (www.elderart.com).

Foster's Frame & Art Gallery, 403 Old Statesville Rd. N, Huntersville. Ongoing - Featuring original paintings by local artists: Nellie Ashford - folk art, Edna Barker - landscape, Andrea Cook - Abstract/Fabric, Evelyn Kadir, Abstract/Musical, Carolyn Saine, landscape. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm. Contact: 704-948-1750.

Green Rice Gallery, 36th Street at North Davidson Street, in the heart of NoDa, Charlotte's Historic Arts District, Charlotte. Mar. 5 - 28 - "Ellipsis and Parentheses," featuring new works by Eric Hurtgen. Ongoing - Featuring fine art by local and regional artists. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11am-6pm; Sat., noon-6pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: Carla Garrison at 704/344-0300 or at (www.green-rice.com).

Harris Holt Gallery, 1717 Kenilworth Avenue, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring watercolors, oil paintings and limited edition prints by Harris Holt. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 704/373-9090.

Hodges Taylor Gallery, Transamerica Square, 401 North Tryon Street, Charlotte. Through Mar. 31 - "Wayne McDowell: The Artist's Process". The exhibition focuses on the artist's process, how to represent formal abstract concepts through landscape and still life studies. Ongoing - The gallery represents contemporary artists of the southeast, including paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture. The gallery offers a public venue in uptown Charlotte for viewing artwork and serves as art consultants for collectors and businesses. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-3pm or by appt. Contact: 704/334-3799 or at (www.hodgestaylor.com).

House of Africa Gallery, 1215 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the area's largest selection of African art, including: masks, statues, carved artwork, handmade jewelry, paintings, plus traditional African musical instruments. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm. Contact: 704/376-6160.

Hughes Gallery, 2015 Ayrsley Town Blvd. @ N Kings Parade, Ste. 107-c, Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery is a modern art gallery with a focus on sculpture, installation, works on paper, photography and painting. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/492-9934 or at (www.hughesgallery.artlogsites.com).

Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 South Sharon Amity Road, near corner of Providence Road, next to restaurant Hotel Charlotte, Charlotte. Main Gallery, Through Apr. 10 - "Harold Shapinsky". Through Apr. 10 - "The Charles White Sketchbook". Ongoing - The gallery represents artists from all regions of the United States, Argentina and Spain, exhibiting paintings, prints, and sculpture. The gallery features solo and group exhibitions as well as consulting services for individual collectors, corporations and museums. Hours: Mon. - Sat., 10 am - 6 pm. Contact: 704/365-3000 or at (www.jeraldmelberg.com).

Joie Lassiter Gallery, 312 N. Myers St., Suite #104, Charlotte. Ongoing - Bringing together regional, national and international artists, along with emerging and 20th century masters Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 704/373-1464 or at (www.lassitergallery.com).

Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique (NODA Art District), 453-B East 36th St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring an intersect of art, design and craft Lark & Key showcases the work of independent artists and designers including Duy Huynh, Charlotte Foust, Hadley Hutton, Julie Wiggins, Ronan Peterson, Linda Plaisted, Dolan Geiman, Lindsay Rogers, and more! Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 704/379-1826 or at (www.larkandkey.com).

Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique (SouthEnd), 128 E. Park Ave, Ste B / , Charlotte. Through Mar. 28 - "Surface," featuring a mixed media group show, with works by gallery co-owner Duy Huynh, as well as, Robin Luciano Beaty, Erika Diamond, Anna Jaap, Carl Linstrum, Jennifer Mecca, Dottie Moore and Linda Plaisted. Ongoing - Featuring an intersect of art, design and craft Lark & Key showcases the work of independent artists and designers including Duy Huynh, Charlotte Foust, Hadley Hutton, Julie Wiggins, Ronan Peterson, Linda Plaisted, Dolan Geiman, Lindsay Rogers, and more! Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 704/334-4616 or at (www.larkandkey.com).

Maddi's Gallery, 1530 East Boulevard, Charlotte. Named "Top Retailer of American Craft in the United States for 2009" by The "Niche Magazine". Ongoing - Featuring fine contemporary craft by more than 160 national artists; specializing in Southern folk art with paintings, pottery and carvings by many of the South's most notable folk artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. noon-5pm. Contact: 704/332-0007 or at (www.maddisgallery.com).

McColl Fine Art, 208 East Boulevard, at South and East Boulevard, Charlotte. Ongoing - One of the premiere galleries in the Southeast, dealing in fine American and European paintings. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 704/333-5983 or at (www.mccollfineart.com).

Merrill-Jennings Galleries, 463 S. Main St., in the historic yellow bungalow in Davidson's Art District, Davidson. Ongoing - The gallery offers investment-quality original art by internationally recognized painters, top local artists, and talented newcomers. Specialties range from Surrealism to African American Folk Art, with special emphasis on women, and minority painters. Artists include Susan Jennings, Addie James, Loren DiBenedetto, Jodi John, Paul R. Keysar, Tyler Strouth, Virginia Quillen, Betsey Hampton, Michael Parkes, and many others. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am- 5pm. Contact: 704/895-1213 or at (www.merrilljennings.com).

Nancy Couick Studios and Gallery, 10100 Park Cedar Dr., Suite 188, Charlotte. Ongoing - Gallery features works by Blue Ridge/Smokey Mountain artists: Ray Byram and Terry Chandler; South Carolina artists: Virginia Dauth and Cama Tadlock; New Orleans artist: Michael Smiraldo, regional artists: Nancy Smith Couick, Gina Strumpf, Kevin E. Brown, Katie Blackwell, Sharron Burns, Susan Hinrichs, Charlotte Fairman, Mary Ellen Wilkerson and others. Hours: Mon.-Fri., Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm (except Tue., 1-9pm) and Sat. & Sun., by appt. Contact: 704/541-6944 or at (www.nancycouick.com).

Picture House Gallery, 1520 E. 4th Street, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring Frederick Hart sculpture, works by Jamali; paintings, original art, sculpture, art glass, and fine custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 704/333-8235 or at (www.PictureHouseGallery.com).

Providence Gallery, 601-A Providence Rd., among the shops at the Manor Theatre in Myers Park, Charlotte. Ongoing - Providence Gallery offers a comprehensive selection of works from over 40 local and regional artists; including: Rod Wimer, Paula B. Holtzclaw, Dru Warmath, Sheryl Stalnaker, Laurie Richardson, Robert Brown, Jan Yearwood, Lita Gatlin, Kelley Sanford, James Calk, Betsy Havens, Beverly F. Evans, Kathy Caudill, James E. Crompton, Fred Sprock, SOPHIA, Andrew Leventis, Joyce Netzler, Diane Virkler, James Fales, Kathy Collins, Michele H. Collins, Jean Cauthen, Barbi Dalton, Ada Offerdahl, Gary Shelley, Eloise Pope, Ann Rhodes, Clarkson Jones, Kathy Buist, Curt Butler, Lesley Powell, Cher Cosper, Louise Farley and Martha Whitfield. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-2pm, & evenings by appt. Contact: 704/333-4535; or at (www.providencegallery.net).

Pura Vida Worldly Art, 1521 Central Ave., at Thomas Ave., Charlotte. Ongoing - Freaturing wordly art - folk art, jewelry, paintings, spiritual art and home accents. Including artworks by local artists: Brenda Civiletto, Marisela Moncada, Tim McMahon, Lita, Gustavo Luis, Alejandra Dans, Luis Fernando Ramirez, along with unique art from Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Morocco, Turkey, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Costa Rica, Thailand, Brazil, and many other countries. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/335-8587 or at (www.puravidaart.com).

Queen's Gallery & Art Center, 1212 The Plaza, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by Rebecca Briley, Warren Burgess, Laura Buxton, Bob Crum, James Daniel, Drew Gatlin, Meredith Green, Tony Griffin, Vicki Kaseorg, Danny Malboeuf, Cathy Melesh, and Mark Spangenberg. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 704/372-2993 or at (www.thequeensgallery.com).

RedSky Gallery - Dilworth, 1244 East Blvd., near Kenilworth Ave. intersection, Charlotte. Through Mar. 9 - "Vibrancy: Anne Cunningham and Deb Karash," featuring wall sculptures from Cunningham and jewelry by Karash. Mar. 12 - May 4 - "Ed Byers & Holden McCurry: Form & Figure: A Spiritual Journey," featuring collaborative and individual clay sculptures by Asheville, NC artists Ed Byers and Holden McCurry. Mar. 12 - May 4 - "Ginger Wagoner's Photographic Portraits". Ongoing - RedSky features original works on paper and canvas, sculpture, ceramic, glass, studio furniture, art-to-wear, jewelry, and more. Over 500 regional and national artists are represented. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 704/377-6400 or at (www.redskygallery.com).

RedSky Gallery - Blakeney, 9848 Rea Rd., South Charlotte Blakeney Town Center, Suite F, Charlotte. Ongoing - Offering a collection of contemporary paintings, including pastels, oils, watercolors, mixed media, exceptional works in glass, metal, ceramics, and wood. RedSky also has a wide selection of home accessories, jewelry, and art-to-wear. Currently RedSky represents over 500 artists and hosts exhibitions regularly featuring both emerging and national recognized artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm. Contact: 704/377-6400 or at (www.redskygallery.com).

RedSky Gallery - EpiCentre, 210 East Trade St., Suite B-134, EpiCentre, Charlotte. Ongoing - Offering a collection of contemporary paintings, including pastels, oils, watercolors, mixed media, exceptional works in glass, metal, ceramics, and wood. RedSky also has a wide selection of home accessories, jewelry, and art-to-wear. Currently RedSky represents over 500 artists and hosts exhibitions regularly featuring both emerging and national recognized artists. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11am-7pm; Fri., 11am-8pm & Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: 704/971-7552 or at (www.redskygallery.com).

Renee George Gallery, 2839 Selwyn Ave., Suite Z, Charlotte. Through Mar. 12 - "Land & Light V," featuring a group landscape show of new works by gallery artists. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary abstract and realistic works of fine art and sculpture by nationally and internationally recognized artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: Renee George McColl, 704-332-3278 or at (www.ReneeGeorgeGallery.com).

Sanctuary of Davidson, 108 S. Main St., Davidson. Ongoing - Featuring works by locally and nationally recognized artists & artisans, photographers & sculptors. Each month the gallery features an artist whose work is inspired by mission work. A portion of the Gallery's retail sales benefits a philanthropic cause. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/892-0044.

Shain Gallery, Selwyn Corners, 2823 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. Mar. 12 - 31 - "New Works," featuring paintings by Jane Schmidt and Connie Winters. Ongoing - Specializing in original art paintings by Carolina, National and European artists, including works by Perry Austin, Henry Barnes, Roger Dale Brown, Jim Chapman, Veronica Clark, Terry DeLapp, Amy Dobbs, Laura Duis, Chas Fagan, Brent Funderburk, Nicora Gangi, Cassandra Gillens, Ted Goershner, Tony Griffin, Paul Hunter, William Jameson, Curtis Jaunsen, Geoffrey Johnson, Christy Kinard, Angela Nesbit, Kevin Sanders, Jane Schmidt, Kim Schuessler, Marilyn Simandle, Kathy Sosa, Alice Williams, Connie Winters, and Darren Young. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 704/334-7744 or at (www.shaingallery.com).

Sophia's An Art Gallery, 1528 East Boulevard, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring original oils on canvas by local, regional and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 11am-3pm. Contact: 704/332-3443.

The Garden Shoppe and Gallery, at McGill Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring a permanent exhibit of paintings by Stefan Duncan. There are over 20 paintings of flowers plus a large oil painting of Henry McGill in the rose garden named after him. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/333-6497.

The Inspired Home, 11523 Carolina Place Parkway, Ste. F&G, Furniture Row, behind Factory Mattress, Pineville. Ongoing - The gallery also includes work by Rhea Gary, a Louisiana based artist. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm; & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 704/837-7492 or at (www.MyInspiredHome.com).

Wentworth Gallery, South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring an extensive selection of original paintings, limited edition prints, and sculpture from over 100 artists, such as Peter Max, Alexandra Nechita, Charles Fazzino, Grace Slick, Ronnie Wood, and Paul Stanley. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm and Sun., 12:30-6pm. Contact: 704/365-2733.

Wooden Stone, 445 South Main Street, Davidson. Ongoing - Featuring a breathtaking collection of functional fine art handmade by US and Canadian artists and craftsmen, including many from North Carolina. These artists represent a variety of media, from hand-carved woodwork, to blown glass, pottery, metalwork and fiber. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 704/892-1449 or at (www.woodenstonegallery.com).

Creedmoor

Cedar Creek Gallery, 1150 Fleming Rd., outside the small town of Creedmoor. Ongoing - Showcasing a permanent collection of American Pottery.  Featuring works by on site glassblower, Lisa Oakley, and potters, Brad Tucker and John Martin. Joining them are over 250 other local, regional & national craftspersons offering a selection of functional stoneware, ceramics, blown glass, jewelry, furniture, candles, wind chimes, toys baskets, and even handmade musical instruments. Hours: daily,10am-6pm. Contact: 919/528-1041 or at (www.cedarcreekgallery.com).

Dillsboro

The Golden Carp Gift Shop & Gallery, Webster Street, Dillsboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and select American watercolorist, including works by artist-in-residence, John P. Miele. Also, baskets, pottery, fiber arts, and more. Hours: . Contact: 828/586-5477 or at (www.thegoldencarp.com).

Village Studio Gallery, 130 Front Street, Weaverville. Ongoing - Featuring works from regional artists including D. Morgan and Paula Vaughn and other national artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/586-4060.

Durham

Claymakers Gallery of Fine Handmade Pottery, 705 Foster St., Durham. Through Mar. 12 - "Asheville in the Bull City," featuring works by Will Baker, Patty Bilbro, Kyle Carpenter, Karen Newgard, and Lindsay Rogers. Ongoing - Featuring functional and sculptural works in clay. Pieces sold at reasonable prices. Represented artists include: Gillian Parke, Marsha Owen, Tim Turner, Deb Harris, Susan Filley, Ronan Peterson, Doug Dotson, Barbara McKenzie, plus many others. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm & 3rd fri. of the month from 6-9pm. Contact: 919/530-8355 or at (www.claymakers.com).

Craven Allen Gallery, 1106 1/2 Broad St., Durham. Ongoing - Featuring local artists in various mediums. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 919/286-4837 or at (www.cravenallengallery.com).

Horizon Gallery, 905 W. Main Street, Brightleaf Square, Durham. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary crafts including pottery, art glass, wood works, jewelry, garden art, kaleidoscopes and much more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-8pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 919/688-0313.

Nancy Tuttle May Studio, 806 Ninth St, Durham. Ongoing - Featuring works by Nancy Tuttle May. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm or by appt. Contact: 919/688-8852.

Somerhill Gallery, The Venable Center  303 South Roxboro St., Durham. Ongoing - Featuring a variety of works in all media by regional and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm, or by appt. Contact: 919/968-8868 or at (www.somerhill.com).

Through This Lens Photo Gallery, 303 East Chapel Hill St, Durham. Ongoing - Featuring work of national and local artists. Books and postcards also for sale. Framing services. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5:30pm & Sat., 10:30am-2:30pm or by appt. Contact: 919/687-0250, e-mail at (info@throughthislens.com).

Fairview

Willow Wisp Farm Studios Gallery, 1615 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview. Ongoing - Featuring works by the instructors and students who have attended Willow Wisp Farm Studios. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 888/590-4ART, 828/628-0401, or e-mail at (art@willowwispfarmstudios.com).

Gastonia

Chris Butler

Butler Studio Fine Art Gallery, 171 W. Main St., located on the 2nd floor of the brick building next to the Park on Main, Gastonia. Ongoing - The gallery will continue to rotate in new works by Curt Butler. Hours: M, T, Th, F, 9am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 704/460-2386 or at (www.butlerstudio.org).

Lynn B. Hutchins Studio & Gallery, 195 West Main Avenue, in the historic Commercial Building on the corner of South & Main, Gastonia. Ongoing - Representational, figurative oil paintings and drawings exhibited in the ground-level display windows. Hours: 24 hr./day or by appt. Contact: 704/869-0441 or at (www.art-hutchins.com).

Greensboro Area

Throughout Greensboro, first Fri. of the month, till 9pm - "First Friday," featuring a gallery crawl of several gallery spaces in Greensboro. For further info (www.uacarts.org).

African American Art, Four Seasons Town Center, Greensboro. Ongoing - Specializing in African American art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-9pm & Sun., 1-6pm. Contact: 336/292-3209.

Ambleside Gallery, 528 South Elm Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by artists from around the world. Among them are English artists Phil Hobbs, Kenneth Denton, and Matthew Hillier. American painters Bill Hosner, Tracy Reid, Richard Sedlack and Rich Nelson, and internationally recognized Chinese watercolorist Guan Weixing, plus many other noteworthy artists are included in the gallery collections. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 336/275-9844 or at (www.amblesidearts.com).

Artistic Impressions Gallery, Adam's Farm Shopping Center, High Point Road, Greensboro. Ongoing - A premier gallery of original fine art by regional artists; art, pottery, floor screens, glass and sculpture. Hours: Tue.- Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 336/297-0565.

ArtWorks Collective Gallery, 205 Lyndon Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by members of Lyndon Street ArtWorks center. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 336/370-0025 or at (www.artworkscollective.com).

Ashberg-Wyatt Gallery, 5587-A Garden Village Way, in the Outdoor Living Center @ New Garden Village off Bryan Blvd. / Old Oak Ridge Rd, Greensboro. Ongoing - We're an authorized dealer for P. Buckley Moss and The Greenwich Workshop; also art from John Furches, handmade furniture, pottery, candles and dolls; custom picture framing. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat. 9am-3pm and by appt. Contact: 336/931-1426.

Carolena Campanella Fine Art Gallery, 5588 Garden Village Way, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring fine art, antiques and architectural items. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., 10am-3pm & by appt. Contact: 336/668-9800.

Collector's Art Gallery, 906 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Ernest Watson and specializing in African American art. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/389-0016.

Davis Art Design, 343 South Elm Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works of local artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 9am-8pm & Fri. & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/273-1052 or at (www.davisdesignart.com).

Ellenburg & Shaffer Glass Art Studio, 344 S. Elm Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring custon glass art. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/271-2811 or at (www.ellenburgandshaffer.com).

Gallery 115, 115 Pomona Dr., between Spring Garden & West Market St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Gallery artists include Setsuya Kotani, Tom Suómalainen, Esteban Chavez, Janet Oliver, Larry Earley, Will South, Margaret Cogswell, Katie Davis, and Jeff and Adele Wayman. shop@115 - a unique and growing retail space that is a continuation of the Gallery 115 experience features finely crafted, passionately realized art jewelry exclusive to this area, and imaginatively designed home accoutrements from nationally recognized artists and designers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat. by appt. Contact: 336/856-0815 or e-mail at (sarac@thedesign-group.com).

J. Harold Smith Framing and Art, 1738 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Phil Philbeck and David Doss; and the oldest & largest dealer of Bob Timberlake work. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/272-8183.

Lost & Found Gallery, 517 South Elm Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Folk art, tribal art, textiles, and beads of the world. Hours: noon - 5:30pm, closed Wed. & Sun. Call ahead. Contact: 336/271-6954.

Lyndon Street Artworks, 205 Lyndon Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by resident artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/370-0025 or at (www.lyndonstreet.com).

Metamorphosis, 524 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring original art by Agnes Preston-Brame, artist and interior designer. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: Danielle Vroman at 336/373-1713.

South Elm Pottery and Gallery, 500 S. Elm St., intersection of Barnhardt Street, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring functional pottery by local artists including: Jim Gutsell, Deik Pierce, and L.T. Hoisington; sculpture by Kathy Reese; and jewelry by Lynne Leonard. Hours: Tue.-Sat., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/279-8333.

Spencer's Art Gallery & Sculpture Studio, 232 S.W. Market St., Reidsville. Ongoing - Featuring works by UNCG alumni Brad Spencer, Tom Severa & Andy Weddington. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am -6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 336/349-3113.

The Art Shop, 3900 W. Market St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Pino, Arvid, Park, Garmash, Sabzi, Hessam and others. We feature America's most collected artists. We also carry sculpture by Frogman (Tim Cotterill), Leon Bronstein & Paige Bradley and fine art glass by Randy Strong, John McDonald & Scott Bayless. Thomas Kinkade; original oil paintings, limited edition prints and posters. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Tue. & Wed till 7pm & Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/855-8500 or at (www.artshopnc.com).

The Marshall Gallery, The Village on North Elm, 301-H Pisgah Church Rd., next to Chop House Grill, Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by local, regional, and national artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Also classes, workshops, art discussions and framing. Hours: Mon.-Wed., 10am-6pm; Thur., 10am-9pm; & Fri.-Sat., 10am-6pm Contact: 336/545-8268or at (www.marshallartgallery.com).

The Upstairs Gallery, above Carpets By Direct, 2837 Battleground Avenue Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by local artists in all forms of art. Also Nyghtfalcon Photograhy is now in-house with us, and we will permanently display the fish sculptures by Frank Russell, and jewelry and collectibles from Sleepin' Dog Studios. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: Jim Dowell at 336/288-9369 or e-mail at (theupstairsgallery@triadbiz.rr.com).

tyler white Gallery, 507 State St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring original works of art in various media by local and regional artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5:30 pm & Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 336/279-1124.

William Mangum Watercolors/Carey-Mangum Gallery, 2182 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro. Ongoing - Original paintings, limited edition prints, miniature prints, posters and notecards by William Mangum. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 336/379-9200 or 800/887-5380.

Winter Light Gallery & Art Studios, 410 Blandwood Ave., corner of Blandwood Ave. and Spring Garden St., Greensboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by Kim Holleman, Vicki Johnson, Judy Meyler, Carol Meetze-Moates, Kathy Phillips, Steve Robinson, Carol Sams, Allie Scott, Phyllis Sharpe, Jane Smith, Stephanie Thomas, Steve Thomas and Jeanne Twilley. Hours: Mon., Tue., Thur., & Sat., 11am-2pm. Contact: 336/274-7372 or at (www.winterlightartists.com).

Yew Tree Gallery, 604 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Ongoing - The gallery is a subsidiary of Ambleside Gallery, and is home to 16 painters who work in a varienty of media and styles, including oils, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, and watercolor. The gallery also features pottery. Hours: Wed.& Thur., 11am-5pm and Fri. & Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 336/790-8703.

Hendersonville - Flat Rock

Downtown Hendersonville/Flat Rock, First Fri. of the month, Mar. 5, 6-9pm - "Hendersonville Art Walk," including The Arts Council of Henderson County, Gallery Studio B, Hand in Hand Gallery, McCarter Gallery, Mona!, Mountain Song Gallery, Narnia Studios, Oliver's Southern Folk Art Gallery, The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery, The Funky Bungalow Mosaic Co., The Portrait Source, and Wickwire fine art/folk art Contact: For info visit (www.galleryguild.com).

A Show of Hands, Arts of the Appalachians, 305 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by Appalachian artists including, blown glass, wood carving, jewelry, wooden spoons, boxes, etc., and works by over 60 potters. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/698-7673.

Carolina Mountain Artists, 444 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by regional and local artists in every media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/696-0707.

Hand in Hand Gallery, 2720 Greenville Hwy., Flat Rock. Ongoing - The gallery is a regional art and fine craft gallery featuring works by over 150 artists from the Southern Appalachian area in all mediums of original artwork. Owned by potter David Voorhees and jeweler Molly Sharp, the gallery features the Voorhees Family of artists on an ongoing basis. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/697-7719 or at (www.handinhandgallery.com).

McCarter Gallery, 451 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring the working studio-gallery of landscape artist Alan McCarter, specializing in his acrylic paintings of the beauty of Nature in the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Also, featuring a display of new works monthly. And, watercolors and acrylics of Robbin McCarter and art glass by Czech glass master Igor Muller and Canadian Robert Held. Hours Mon.-Sat.,10:30am-5:30pm & by appt. Contact: 828/698-7117 or at (www.mccarter-gallery.com).

Narnia Studios, 315 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists in a variety of media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-6pm. Contact: 828/697-6393 or at (www.narniastudios.com).

Oliver's Southern Folk Art, Brookdale Square, 1034-D Greenville Hwy., Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by selt-taught artists including: Minnie Adkins, Alpha Andrews, Chris Clark, Alyne Harris, R.A. Miller, Bernice Sims, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mose Tolliver, and Myrtice West. Also folk pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm & Sun., 1:30-5pm. Contact: 828/698-7877 or at (www.oliversfolk.com).

Silver Fox Gallery, 508 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary fine art, hand-crafted artworks from the US only, from primarily regional artists. And, now Home Furnishings. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri.,10am-7pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/698-0601 or at (www.silverfoxonline.com).

The Conn-Artist Studios & Art Gallery, 611 Greenville Hwy. (S.Main/Rte 225), Atha Plaza, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Fine art landscapes by Barbara Hipwell, mixed media by Constance Vlahoulis and works by other area artists, including Vintage Finds Art Necklaces by Elizabeth. Hours: Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm, & Sat., 10am-4pm, (most Tues & Thurs noon-5 -call first). Contact 828/329-2918 or at  (www.Conn-Artist.com).

The Portrait Source, Hwy. 225 S., along "Little Rainbow Row", Flat Rock. Ongoing - Representing the nation's finest portrait artists and we help clients find the perfect artist for both families and the corporate world. We have expert sales consultants throughout the country. Visit our unique gallery where we have a continuing display of sample paintings. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact 800/586-6575 or at (www.theportraitsource.com).

WICKWIRE fine art/folk art ". . .where the heart finds art", 330 North Main St., Hendersonville. Ongoing - Original, new works of traditional and transitional art and contemporary folk art of the highest quality - paintings, American handmade craft, handcrafted furniture, photography, jewelry & more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun. 1-4pm. Contact: 828/692-6222 or at (www.wickwireartgallery.com).

Highlands

Summit One Gallery, 4152 Cashiers Road (Hwy. 64), Highlands. Ongoing - Featuring works by emerging and established artists and studio craftsmen from across the country and abroad, including Edward Rice and Carl Blair. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/526-2673 or at (www.summitonegallery.com).

High Point

JK Gallery, 342 North Wrenn Street, High Point. Ongoing - Featuring fine art photography by Jim Koch. Exhibiting black & white original silver gelatin prints and interpretations of color, architectural images, landscapes and portraits. Hours: M.-F., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/883-2370.

Hillsborough

Kimberly Wheaton

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Suite 1-D, Hillsborough. Through Mar. 20 - "Music to My Eyes," featuring an exhibit of themed work by the gallery's member artists. Mar. 26 - Apr. 24 - "Home Town," featuring themed works by the gallery's member artists. Ongoing - Featuring fine arts and crafts by the gallery's member artists - including paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, metal work, turned wood, fused glass, blown glass, fiber arts and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun. 1-4pm. Contact: 919/732-5001 or at (www.hillsboroughgallery.com).

Lenoir

Morning Song Gallery, at old Victorian house, 512 West Avenue, NW, across from the Lenoir Post Office and to the right of Baker Realty, Lenoir. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists. Hours: Call ahead. Contact: Margaret Carter Martine at 828/754-5693.

Lexington

The Bob Timberlake Gallery, 1714 E. Center Street Extension, Lexington. Ongoing - Featuring original artwork and reproductions by Bob Timberlake. Also furniture, gifts, apparel and collectibles. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 800-244-0095 or at (www.bobtimberlake.com).

Linville Falls

Anvil Arts Studio & Sculpture Gardens, Hwy. 221, Linville Falls. Ongoing - While in Linville Falls, be sure to come by and stroll through the gallery, studio, and sculpture gardens of artist Bill Brown. His works include contemporary sculpture, sculptural lighting, and paintings. Youíll be drawn into each piece of art as it appeals to your understanding from a myriad of materials including steel, copper, bronze, and various patinas. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm should call ahead at 828-765-6226 or at (www.studiosculpture.com).

Marshall

Firewalker Gallery, Main St., across from the Madison County courthouse, Marshall. Ongoing - The gallery features artists from Madison County and east Tenn. who work in a variety of mediums. Hours: Thur., Fri. & Sat., 10am-6pm and by appt. Contact: 828/649-0134 or at (www.firewalkergallery.com).

Micaville

Crabtree Creek Art and Floral Gallery, 4161 E. Hwy 19-E, between Burnsville & Spruce Pine, in Micaville. Ongoing - A 2,400 sq. ft. gallery offering pottery, blown glass, paintings, stained glass, wood carvings and bowls, jewelry, handmade handbags, sweaters & hats, Christmas trees, ornaments and holiday decorations, metal sculptures and ironwork, handmade soaps and lotions, fragrances and candles, wildlife & floral photography, home accessories, lamps, handmade tables, chairs and home accents, silk floral creations and fresh floral arrangements, textile pieces, handmade baskets and local crafts from the western North Carolina region. Also a complete garden center with blooming plants, hanging baskets, dish and herb gardens is located on property including landscape art, hardscape and fountains. Hours: May - Dec., Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/675-0612 or at (www.crabtreecreekgallery.com).

Morehead City

Budding Artists, Ltd., 3000 Arendell Street, Unit 9, Morehead City. Ongoing - The gallery provides custom framing and artist liaisons for commissioned pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 252/247-5111.

Carteret Contemporary Art, 1106 Arendell St., Morehead City. Ongoing - Featuring original paintings and sculpture from regional and national artists, and shows with gallery artists during spring and summer. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am- 5pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact 252/726-4071 or at (www.twogalleries.net).

Nags Head

Seaside Art Gallery, 2716 Virginia Dare Trail South, Nags Head. Ongoing - Featuring works of local and contemporary artists, as well as a wonderful selection of art by such masters as Picasso, Chagall, Whistler, Icart, Renoir and many others. Sculpture, porcelain and art glass by Hummel, Staffordshire, Tiffany and others are represented. As well as a fine selection of estate jewelry. Since the early 1980's, a major feature of Seaside Art Gallery has been our large collection of original animation art by such studios as Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, United Features Ltd., and other animation studios. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 252/441-5418, 1-800/828-2444 or e-mail at (info@seasideart.com).

New Bern

Carolina Creations Fine Art and Contemporary Craft Gallery, 321 Pollock Street, New Bern. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and contemporary crafts including pottery, paintings, glass, sculpture, and wood by over 300 of the countries top artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., 10am-7pm; & Sun., 11am-3pm. Contact: 252/633-4369 or at (www.carolinacreations.com).

Newton

R & K Originals Furniture & Art Gallery, 112 N. Main Ave., Newton, NC. Ongoing - Featuring the works of over 20 local artists and craftsmen in a variety of media, as well as our glass studio. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/465-0976 or 1-800/210-5708.

Pinehurst - Southern Pines Area

Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst. Ongoing - Featuring works by regional, national and international artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 1-4pm. Contact: 910/295-4817 or at (www.broadhurstgallery.com).

Hollyhocks Art Gallery, 905 Linden Rd., one mile from Pinehurst next to Elliott's restaurant, Pinehurst. Ongoing - Featuring original work by award winning local artists Jane Casnellie, Diane Kraudelt, Irene McFarland, Paula Montgomery, and Robert Gera. Offering a wide range of work from contemporary to traditional, the gallery includes portraiture, vibrant Tuscan scenes, palpable pet portraits, beautiful florals and more, in a wide variety of mediums including oils, acrylics, pastels and unusual black and white washes. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,11am-10pm. Contact: 910/255-0665 or at (www.janecasnellie.com).

Midland Crafters, 2220 Midland Rd., Pinehurst. Ongoing - Featuring the finest in American traditionl and contemporary hand crafts. The gallery carries something for everyone. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 910/295-6156.

Vineland Fine Art Gallery L.L.C., 290 SW Broad St., Southern Pines. Ongoing - Featuring original local art including: equine art, landscapes, still lifes, and figurative. Our style selection is diverse ­ from abstracts, to classical realism, to bronze sculpture. Artists regularly featured include: Harry Neely, Marie Travisano, Ulli Misegades, Linda Bruening, Jean Frost, Robert Way, Dedi McHam, Paul DeLorenzo, Beth Roy, Betsey MacDonald, Kim Sobat and more. This fall we will begin to carry custom furniture and quality artisan jewelry. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/692-9994 or at (www.vinelandfineartgallery.com).

Pittsboro

Side Street Gallery and Learning Center, 18 East Salisbury Street, Pittsboro. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and national emerging artists, including work by Chris Teasley, Boston MA; George Gensic, Durham NC; Nancy Clement, currently living in Antiga Guatemala; Paul Cush, Chapel Hill NC; and Matthew Zigler, Siler City NC. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm, first Sundays, noon-4pm and by appt. Contact: 919/545-3033 or at (www.sidestreet-gallery.com).

Raleigh - Fuquay-Varina

Adam Cave Fine Art, 115 1/2 East Hargett St., half a block from Moore Square, Raleigh. Ongoing - Representing a select group of regional and nationally known artists, including Joseph Cave, David Hewson, Stephen Aubuchon, Wayne Taylor, and Donald Furst. The gallery will also be introducing some new, young talent to the area, including Massachusetts painter Jennifer O'Connell. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm & by appt. Contact: 919/272-5958 or at (www.adamcavefineart.com).

ArtSource Fine Art & Framing, Five Points Village, 509 W. Whitaker Mill Road, Suite 105, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring fine art paintings, prints, and sculpture by NC, Southeastern and national artists. Select from over 3,00 original works of art. Also, offering art consulting services, corporate installations, and custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 919/833-0013 or at (www.artsource-raleigh.com).

ArtSource Fine Art & Framing, 4351 The Circle at North Hills Street, Suite 101, Raleigh. Mar. 18 - Apr. 15 - "Expressions in Color: Eva Carter & Debbie Martin". Ongoing - Featuring fine art paintings, prints, and sculpture by NC, Southeastern and national artists. Select from over 3,00 original works of art. Also, offering art consulting services, corporate installations, and custom framing. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 919/787-9533 or at (www.artsource-raleigh.com).

Ashley's Art Gallery,701 N. Main St, located 12 miles south of Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina. Ongoing - Featuring fine art originals by national and local artist including Terry Isaac, Braldt Bralds and John Weiss and reproductions by Pino, Robert Bateman, Carl Brenders, Bev Doolittle and William Mangum. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 11am-6pm & Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-5pm. Contact: 919/552-7533 ext.3 or at (www.ashleyart.com).

Clark Art, 300 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring antique,traditional art,oil paintings, watercolors,and antique prints. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 919/832-8319.

Crocker's Mark Gallery, 613 W Morgan St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring photography by Didi S. Dubelye, W-Gilson of Australia; paintings by Raney Rogers of West Jefferson, NC; and photography by Paul Slapion. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-2pm; Wed. till 9pm & Sat., 1-4pm. Contact: 919/834-4961 or at (www.crockersmarkgallery.blogspot.com).

Flanders Art Gallery, 18 Seaboard Ave., Suite 160, next to Peace College in the Shops at Seaboard Station, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring a fine art gallery dedicated to the promotion of national and international artists, providing fine art to established and new collectors, and catering to special events in support of fine art. We offer sculpture, painting, photography, illustrations, engravings, and other works on paper by emerging and established artists in a range of styles. Also offering art appraisal by an ISA educated appraiser and art consultation. Hours: Tue.-Sat.,10am-6pm. Contact: 919/834-5044 or at (www.flandersartgallery.com).

Sarah Blakeslee

Gallery C, Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3532 Wade Avenue, Raleigh. Main Gallery, Through Mar. 17 - "Works by Sarah Blakesley (1912 - 2005)," featuring oil paintings, watercolors, pastels by this historically important impressionist and realist landscape, portrait and still life painter. Blakeslee lived and studied in Chicago, Washington, DC, Bucks County, PA, Europe, and Greenville, NC. She moved to NC in 1961 with her husband Francis Speight, artist in residence at ECU. Blakeslee's work is in the collection of The North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina State University, Greenville Museum of Art and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 1-5pm & Wed., until 8pm. Contact: 919/828-3165 or at (www.galleryc.net).

Glenwood Gallery Art & Antiques, 610 W. Johnson St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring works by Edwin D. Alexander, Barbara Evans, Michael Manas, Nancee Clark, Michael Van Horn, Rob Cox, Jim Green, Stan Strikland, Mark Tomczyk. Hours: Call. Contact: 919/829-7202.

Grace Li Wang Art Gallery, Millbrook Lake Center, 2411 - 112 E. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring landscapes, figures, abstracts, Chinese art, still lifes, and nature scenes by Grace Li Wang and other artists. Hours: by appt. Contact: 919/8721-5800 or at (www.graceliwang.com).

M. Street Gallery, 311 West Martin St., near Nash Square (three stores down from Joes' Mom's place restaurant at the intersection of Martin and N. Dawson streets, Raleigh. Ongoing - The gallery is dedicated to the promotion of established and emerging artist by providing exhibition opportunities, resources and non-exclusive representation. The Gallery features pioneering works of art by local and regional artists including ceramics, drawing, etchings, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and installations. It is our mission to present quality contemporary art to traditional and up-and-coming collectors. Hours: Tue.-Fri.,11am-6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 919/841-7924 or at (www.mstreetgallery.net).

Nicole's Studio & Art Gallery, 715 N. Person St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Offering contemporary styles depicting imagery from Italy to North Carolina, including some abstracts. Award winning local artists; Nicole White Kennedy, Eric McRay, Bob Rankin, Rocky Alexander, Cathy Martin, John Gaitenby, Toni Cappel, Dianne T. Rodwell, John Sweemer and more exhibit in all media from oil to watercolor. Also on exhibit is sculpture, pottery, hand designed glasswares, furniture and jewelry. The 2300 sq ft gallery is situated in a charming little shopping center in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 919/838-8580 or at (www.nicolestudio.com).

Points of View Photography Gallery, 20 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Ongoing - Representing local and regional fine art photographers and photojournalists. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 919/829-1000 or at (www.povgallery.com).

The Collectors Gallery, The Pavilions at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring a full service fine art and fine craft gallery, providing residential and commercial consulting and custom conservation framing. Representing over 60 national, regional and North Carolina artists, the gallery offers paintings, etchings, photography, sculpture, pottery and glass. Hours: Mon-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 10am-4pm & by appt. Contact: 919/828-6500 or at (www.thecollectorsgallery.com). 

The Garden Gallery, The Water Garden office park, (across from Sir Walter Raleigh Chevrolet) 8404-A Glenwood Ave., Hwy. 70 West, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring original contemporary art in a wide range of prices by some of North Carolina's finest artists and craftsmen including Herb Jackson, Horace Farlow, A.B. Jackson, Gayle Lowry, Maud Gatewood, Joe Cox, Elaine Reed and others. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 11am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/787-2999 or at (www.gardengalleryart.com ).

The Mahler, Mahler Building, 228 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring a dynamic venue dedicated to significant art of our time, committed to offering the best in regional and national fine art by emerging and established artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat., noon-4pm; 1st Fri. 6-9pm or by appt. Contact: 919/828-6500 or at (www.themahlerfineart.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Raleigh
Bloomsbury Bistro, 509 W. Whitaker Mill Rd., Suite 101, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring an exhibition of works from ArtSource Fine Art Gallery, featuring works by Ted Jaslow, Cher Cosper, James Kerr, Jim Chapman, Mary Page Whitley, and more. All works are available for purchase. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 5:30-10pm. Contact: call ArtSource at 919/787-9533 or at (www.artsource-raleigh.com).The Bistro at: 919834-9011 or e-mail at (bloomsburybistro@nc.rr.com).

Restaurant Savannah, 4351 The Circle at North Hills Street, Suite 119, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring works by artists from ArtSource Fine Art Gallery, including works by Ted Jaslow, Mandy Johnson, James Kerr, Charlotte Foust, Margo Balcerek, Brian Hibbard, Caroline Jasper, and more. All works are available for purchase. Hours: Mon.-Fri., open at 11am; Sat., open at 5;30pm & Sun., open at 10pm. Contact: 919/787-9533 or at (www.artsource-raleigh.com) and at 919/510-9900 or at (www.restaurantsavannah.com).

Rutherfordton

Ornamentals and Finer Welding, Inc., 142 West Court St., Rutherfordton. Ongoing - Featuring works by master artisan Tom Elfers. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm and Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/288-3001 or at (www.ornametals1.com).

Salisbury

EastSquare ArtWorks, 122 East Innes St., Salisbury. Ongoing - Featuring a contemporary fine art collaborative and design hub. The two galleries will feature the works of its four founding members: Syed Ahmad's fused-glass paintings, Whitney Peckman's painted vessel-sculptures, Connie Baker's contemporary and traditional paintings, and Michael Baker's large-scale abstract stainless-steel welded sculptures. "Friends of ESA" will also have their work on display, but that will be constantly changing. Hours: daily 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/798-0047 or at (www.eastsquareartworks.com).

Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., from I-85, take exit #76 (Innes St.) toward downtown - we are on the corner of Innes and Main, Salisbury. Through Mar. 26 - "Under the Influence," featuring works by Lou Lefler, Valerie Hawkins, and Cheryl Goins. Ongoing - The destination for beautiful handcrafted pottery. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/209-1632 or visit (http://pottery101.vpweb.com/).

Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409 - 413 N. Lee St., Salisbury. Ongoing - Featuring works by Caren and Bob Briley, Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Karen Frazer, Annette Ragone Hall, Patt Legg, Cathy Sigmon, and Marietta Foster Smith. Each of the artists has a unique style and body of work. Visitors will find original paintings in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, and other mediums, as well as hand-made jewelry, and sculpture and pottery, making Rail Walk a great place to purchase a wide variety of original art. As the historic brick buildings on N Lee St. are gradually transformed from warehouses into spaces for artists and complementary retail businesses, including restaurants, the Rail Walk arts district will continue to expand. Gallery Hours: Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 704/431-8964 or visit (www.railwalkgallery.com).

Wooden Stone, 106 S. Main St., Salisbury. Ongoing - Featuring a breathtaking collection of functional fine art handmade by US and Canadian artists and craftsmen, including many from North Carolina. These artists represent a variety of media, from hand-carved woodwork, to blown glass, pottery, metalwork and fiber. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30 p.m.  Contact: 704/212-5243 or at (www.woodenstonegallery.com).

Saluda Area

Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 21 East Main Street, Saluda. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary works of handmade wearables, jewelry, paper, paintings, fine porcelain, stoneware, glass, metal and wood. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/749-9365 or at (www.heartwoodsaluda.com).

Saluda Fine Arts, 46 E. Main St., Saluda. Ongoing - Offering an eclectic collection of high quality paintings, prints, sculpture and photography by regional artists. Artists represented in the gallery include Beverly Buchanan, Marguerite Hankins, Jean Hough, Bill Jameson, Paul Koenan, Jim Littell, Dale McEntire, Cynthia Moser, Verlie Murphy, Ray Pague, Beverly and Carey Pickard, David Prudhomme,  Bill Robertson, Gloria Ross, Bob Rouse, Bill Ryan, Jacquelyn Schechter, David Vandre, John Waddill and Ken Weitzen. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-5pm & Sun., 2-5pm. Contact: 828/749-3920 or at
(www.saludafinearts.com).

Saluda Mountain Crafts Gallery, 1487 Ozone Drive, Saluda. Ongoing - Featuring the craft works of 320 artists, including: clay, enamel, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, natural material - mineral, paper, man-made material, wood, and mixed media. Items range in price from $25-$300. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-5pm; Fri.&Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 828-749-4341 or (www.saludamtncrafts.com).

The Gallery at Bear Creek, 5008 Hwy. 176, between Saluda and Tryon, close to Pearson Falls Rd., Saluda. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and folk art items made solely by over one hundred Regional Artisans from Alabama to West Virginia and everywhere in between, including paintings in a variety of media, photography, jewelry, furniture, carved and turned wood, metals, and more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun. 1-4pm. Contact: 828/749-4400 or at (www.mawbear.com).

Seagrove Area

A. Teague Pottery/EJ King Pottery, 2132 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring works by several potters form the "village" with their traditional shapes of the Seagrove area. Contemporary, electric fired stoneware. Traditional glazes and melted glass glaze. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-5400.

A.R. Britt Pottery, 5650 Hwy, 220 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Hand-turned/handmade traditional Seagrove style pottery, original formulated glazes, and functional stoneware in the tradition of Nell Cole Graves style by Aaron R. Britt. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 336/873-7736 or at (www.seagrovepottery.net).

Albright Pottery, 6597 New Center Church Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, salt glaze and red functional pottery by Arlie G. Albright. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-4209.

Anita's Pottery & Dogwood Gallery, 2513 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Turning since 1987, Anita Morgan is best known for her miniature pottery, but also has many functional and decorative items. Glazes include cobalt blue, burgundy, hunter green, shiny black, yellow, rose pink, earthy brown, lime green and purple. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-3040 or at (www.anitaspottery.com).

Avery Pottery and Tileworks, 636 Potters Way, Seagrove. Ongoing - Finely crafted ceramic forms by Blaine and Laura Avery. Extrordinary vessels, unique hand-painted titles. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7923 or at (www.averypotteryandtileworks.com).

Ben Owen Pottery, 2199 S. Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Wood-fired, traditional and contemporary works using local clay by Ben Owen III. Colors ranging from Chinese red to Chinese blue. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed in Jan.). Contact: 910/464-2261 or at (www.benowenpottery.com).

Blue Moon Gallery, 1387 Hwy. 705 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Seagrove's premier gallery featuring pottery and art by over 85 artisans. Home to Ole Fish House Pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-3270 or at (www.blue-moon-gallery.com).

Blue Stone Pottery, 2215 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, functional stoneware pottery. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2615 or e-mail at (audreyvalone@bellsouth.net).

Bulldog Pottery, 3306 Alt. 220, Seagrove. Ongoing - Bruce Gholson and Samantha Henneke collaborate to make graceful forms, and develop their own unique glazes. Expect distinctively unusual work at Bulldog Pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (call first). Contact: 910/428-9728 or at (www.bulldogpottery.com).

Cady Clay Works, 3883 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Johannes "John" Mellage and Beth Gore work with a variety of clays and glazes to create functional and decorative ware with richly layered surfaces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 910/464-5661 or at (www.cadyclayworks.com).

Cagle Road Pottery, 603 Cagle Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring dinnerware and a wide variety of glazes. Electric, gas and wood-fired salt and ash glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2802 or e-mail at (caglerdpottery@yahoo.com).

Caldwell Hohl Artworks, 155 Cabin Trail, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary stoneware, sculptures, large garden urns and contemporary fiber art. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm (call first). Contact: 336/879-9090 or at (www.caldwellhohl.com).

Callicutt Pottery, 5137 Seagrove Plank Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring a good selection of functional stoneware in many colors including brown, black and white, green and burgundy, green and gold, black and burgundy and yellow by Gary Callicutt. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7898 or e-mail at (gary51@rtelco.net).

Chris Luther Pottery, 4823 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary and functional pottery by Chris Luther, a 4th generation potter of Seagrove's Chriscoe pottery family. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/301-3254 or at (www.chrislutherpottery.com).

Chrisco Pottery, 1360 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional pottery including tableware, vases, and large platters. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm (Sept.-Dec.) & Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (Jan.-Aug.). Contact: 336/879-5272.

Cross Creek Pottery, 481 King. Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring decorative and functional pottery by Terry and Vivian Hunt. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8425 or at (www.crosscreekpottery.com).

Crystal King Pottery, 2475 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and decorative stoneware by Seagrove native and family-taught potter Crystal King. Face jugs, salt glazes, and folk art. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-6990 or at (www.CrystalKingPottery.net).

David Stuempfle Pottery, 1224 Dover Church Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring pottery with expressive shapes and natural surfaces by David Stuempfle. Hours: during kiln openings and by appt. Contact: 910/464-2689 or at (www.stuempflepottery.com).

Dean and Martin Pottery, 7739 Nathan Lane, Seagrove. Ongoing - Jeff Dean and Stephanie Martin make contemporary, vibrantly glazed stoneware vessels, sculpture, and wall pieces. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Mon. by chance. Contact: 336/879-0683 or at (www.deanandmartinpottery.com).

Dirt Works Pottery, 1226 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring contemporary, sculptural and functional pottery; Raku, stoneware, wood-fired and salt glazed by Dan Triece. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8979 or at (www.dirtworkspottery.com).

Dixieland Pottery, 1162 Cagle Loop Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Hand-turned functional stoneware, colorful glazes to plain earth tones. Specialize in dinnerware, face jugs, etc. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8463.

Donna Craven Pottery, 2616 Old Cox Rd., Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring wood-fired salt-glazed, mostly traditional with some decorative and contemporary forms by Donna Craven. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 336/629-8173.

Dover Pottery, 321 Dover Pottery Dr., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring a variety of colored crystalline ware, freehand-decorated majolica and wood-fired salt functional forms. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-3586 or at (www.doverpots.com).

Down To Earth Pottery, 11792 Hwy. 24/27, Carthage. Ongoing - Featuring utilitarian and decorative pieces by Jim, Nick & Mary Havner. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/948-2619.

The English Potter, 825 Hwy. 705 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring hand thrown porcelain and stoneware pottery by Robert Saxby. Fine stoneware glazes range from copper red to tenmoku. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10a-5pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 336/879-1352 or at (www.english-potter.com).

Fat Beagle Pottery, 719 Potter's Way Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring wheel-turned, gas-fired, functional and contemporary stoneware. Also features uniquely stunning, pit-fired vases. Hours: Tue., Thur. Fri., Sat., 9:30am-5pm. Contact: 336/953-0608 or e-mail at (fatbeaglepottery@hughes.net).

Fireshadow Pottery, 244 Falls Dr., Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring one-of-a-kind "primitive elegant" ceramic art. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/673-8317 or at (www.fireshadow.com).

Freeman Pottery, 1147 McDuffie Rd., Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring hand-turned miniatures 1/2 to 2 inches, functional ware decorated with farm scenes and vessel puzzles. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/673-2044 or e-mail at (bfoushee@triad.rr.com).

From The Ground Up Pottery, 172 Crestwood Rd., Robbins. Ongoing - Featuring handmade pottery by Michael Mahan. Tree platters, meditation bells, dinnerware, and southwestern glaze. Contemporary and traditional forms. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm (call ahead). Contact: 910/464-6228 or at (www.fromthegrounduppots.com).

The Gingerbread House Pottery, 246 Old Plank Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring decorative and functional cone 6 electric fired pieces by Suzanne Bettis. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Jan. & Feb.). Contact: 336/873-7762 or e-mail at (suzanbett9@yahoo.com).

Graham Chriscoe Pottery, 2719 220 N., Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional hand-thrown pottery using glazes of white, brown, burgundy, cobalt blue, teal blue, red and Christmas green. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/428-4536.

Great White Oak Gallery, 437 N. Broad St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional thrown forms and hand-built pottery by Benjamin Burns and Bonnie Burns. Exquisitely glazed and hand decorated with rare unusual glazes and hand-painted motifs. Hours: daily 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8066 or at (www.greatwhiteoakgallery.com).

Hatfield Pottery, 187 Atkinson Farm Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and whimsical art deco, as well as folk styles of hand turned pottery by Morgan Hatfield. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-8458.

Hickory Hill Pottery, 4539 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional shapes of the area, stoneware that is functional and beautiful. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-3166.

His Hands Pottery, 7029 New Center Church Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional, decorative, folk art, and Biblical pieces by Jeanette Lowdermilk. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Jan.-Mar.). Contact: 336/879-5866 or e-mail at (rlowdermilk@rtmc.net).

Humble Mill Pottery, 121 N Broad St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring classical and traditional stoneware influenced by 2 years of work in Japan by Charlotte Wooten. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7145 or at (www.humblemillpottery.com).

JLK Jewelry at Jugtown, 330 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Jennie Lorette Keatts takes clay to a different level! She hand makes pottery cabochons and sets them in sterling silver or 14K and 18K gold, copper, brass and semi-precious stones. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-2653 or at (www.jlkjewelry.com).

Johnston and Gentithes Art Pottery, 249 East Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional and contemporary museum-quality pottery and sculpture by Fred Johnston and Carol Gentithes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm (call first). Contact: 336/873-9176 or at (www.johnstonandgentithes.com).

Jugtown Pottery, 330 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring handmade wood and gas-fired dinnerware, vases and jars by Vernon Owens, Pam Owens and Travis Owens. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 8:30am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-3266 or at (www.jugtownware.com).

Keith Martindale Pottery, Boyd Dr., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional and decorative pottery with a new red glaze and an ocean glaze by Keith Martindale. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-3pm & Sun. 1-5pm (closed Jan.-Mar.). Contact: 336/302-3571.

King's Pottery, 4905 Reeder Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Hand-turned traditional stoneware. Wood-fired salt glaze. Folk pottery. face jugs, and more. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/381-3090 or at (www.kingspottery.com).

Kovack Pottery, 1298 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring hand-turned, hand-painted, lead-free functional stoneware and wood-fired, salt-glazed pottery by Craig Kovack and Michelle Kovack. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8727 or at (www.geocities.com/kovackpottery/).

Lakewood Pottery, 11330 Hwy. 64 W., Siler City. Ongoing - Featuring crystalline, high-fired porcelain and gold lusters by Ed Weinthraub. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-4pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 919/663-3743.

Lantern Hill Pottery, 110 East Ave., Seagrove. Ongoing - Handmade, all lead free glazes, functional and decorative pieces ranging in size from very small to quite large. Red glazes and red and yellow glazes, face jugs, Rebecca pitchers, dinnerware and sinks. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/428-2199 or at (www.lanternhillpottery.net).

Lantern Hill Pottery, 216 Brewer Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Handmade, all lead free glazes, functional and decorative pieces ranging in size from very small to quite large. Red glazes and red and yellow glazes, face jugs, Rebecca pitchers, dinnerware and sinks. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun. by appt. Contact: 910/428-2199 or at (www.lanternhillpottery.com).

Latham's Pottery, 7297 US Hwy 220 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring funtional and tradional stoneware by Bruce and Janice Latham. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7303 or e-mail at (lathamspottery@embarqmail.com).

Little River Art Works, 6417 Abner Rd., Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring stoneware luminaries and hand carved folk art scenes on our pottery by Nora & Barry Walbourn. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 336/381-4708 or e-mail at (littleriver@rtmc.net).

Lovin hillss pottery, 564 Loving Hill Rd., Candor. Ongoing - Featuring hand-thrown functional and decorative pieces. Known for hand carved pottery. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Jan.-Mar.). Contact: 910/974-7787 or e-mail at (lhsspottery@connectnc.net).

Luck's Ware, 1606 Adams Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Traditional, utilitarian pottery forms in a wide range of colors including Sid Luck's "CRAWDAD" slip. Salt-glazed stoneware from wood-fired groundhog kiln. Pottery turned by son Matt, a 6th generation potter, also available. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-3261 or e-mail at (lucksware@rtmc.net).

Lufkin Pottery, 7437 Hwy 220 S., Asheboro. Ongoing - Featuring jewel tone glazes and specialize in kitchenware and functional pieces by Sally Lufkin Saylor. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9:30am-5pm (closed Wed.). Contact: 336/873-8764 or e-mail at (sallythepotter@aol.com).

Maness Pottery, 10995 Hwy. 24/27, Carthage. Ongoing - Featuring functional and decorative pieces in all colors except red by Clyde Maness. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 8am-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/948-4897.

MasterWorks, 246 East Ave., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring antique, traditional, and contemporary pottery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7779.

McCanless Pottery, 634 NC Hwy 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring Zinc Silicate crystalline glazes by Will McCanless. Also featuring wood-fired pottery by David Stuempfle and Daniel Johnston. Hours: daily 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-3610 or at (www.mccanlesspottery.com).

McKay Pottery, 2596 Pottery Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional shape including face jugs and Aladdin teapots. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-4255.

McNeills Pottery, 1208 Upper Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring hand-built one-of-a-kind designs in porcelain and stoneware by Judy McNeill. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336 879-3002.

Moore Pots Pottery, 333 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional and folk art pottery; candlesticks, Rebekah pitchers, and chickens; wood fired salt glazed. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-1453.

New Salem Pottery, 789 New Salem Rd., Randleman. Ongoing - Featuring slipware, eedware, stoneware, original designs, reproductions by Hal Pugh and Eleanor Minnock-Pugh. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/498-2178 or at (www.newsalempottery.com).

Nichols Pottery, 1400 Hwy. 705 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Country yet classic, functional and decorative. Hand-thrown stoneware with timeless appeal, including an ongoing Biblical appeal. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & (Oct.-Dec.) Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/948-4392 or at (www.nicholspotteryshop.com).

O'Quinn Pottery, 4456 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring multi-colored gas fired functional and decorative pottery by Sandra O Quinn. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-5125.

Old Gap Pottery, 944 NC Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Contemporary in design; oriental in nature. One-of-a-kind stoneware, Raku, and porcelain by Phillip Pollet. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-4 (call ahead). Contact: 336-873-7664.

Old Hard Times Pottery, 7672 Union Grove Church Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, as well as utilitarian and decorative pottery. Salt glaze, red glaze, and a variety of colors. Dinnerware, face jugs, angels and luminaries by Janey McNeill. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2481 or e-mail at (oldhardtimes@rtmc.net).

Old House Pottery, 236 Beane Lane, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional stoneware by Fred Beane. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2052.

Original Owens Pottery, 3728 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring gray ware with flower designs and other painting, blues, and lots of red ware by Boyd Owens. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., nnon-5pm. Contact: 910/464-3553.

Pebbles Pottery, 7127 Hwy. 705, Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Hand-turned functional & decorative stoneware with lead-free glazes by Pebbles Bryson. Hand-carved folk art scenes & dogwoods. North Carolina vases are my special items. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Jan.). Contact: 910/948-4120 or e-mail at (PebblesPottery@NCTconnect.com).

Phil Morgan Pottery, 966 Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring 100% hand-thrown pottery, crystalline glazed porcelain, wood fired salt-glaze, stoneware, and copper red glazes by Phil Morgan. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7304 or at (www.SeagrovePotteries.com).

Phil's Lil' Pottery Shop, 129 E. Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring 100% hand-thrown pottery, crystalline glazed porcelain, wood fired salt-glaze, stoneware, and copper red glazes by Phil Morgan. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-9267 or at (www.SeagrovePotteries.com).

Piney Woods Pottery, 1430 Ether Rd., Star. Ongoing - Sculpted pottery figures - snowmen, clowns and angels; hand appliqués and functional pottery. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/572-3554.

Pottery Junction, 413 E. Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring srong forms drawing inspiration from all cultures, history, and tradition. Thoughtful designs and some of my own "whimsy" pieces as well as useful art collection by Regina Voncannon. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm (closed Thur.). Contact: 336/873-9266.

Potts Pottery, 630 East Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring many colors of functional tableware, wood-fired salt-glaze and wood ash glazes by Jeff Potts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-9660 or at (www.PottsPotteryinSeagrove.com).

Ray Pottery, 460 Cagle Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring high-quality, gas-fired stonware by Paul and Sheila Ray. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-6707 or at (www.paulandsheilaray.com).

Richardson Pottery, 5466 Joel Jessup Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional & decorative stoneware, microwave, oven and dishwasher safe by Susan & Danny Richardson. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-5672.

Rockhouse Pottery, 1792 Hwy. 705 S., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring Salt glaze and hand carved grapes, dogwood, pines, tulips, oak leaves and chili peppers on pots by Carolyn Poole. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2053 or at (www.rtmc.net/~rockhouse).

Scott's Pottery, 143 Jugtown Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring functional hand-made pottery by Tina Scott. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm. Contact: 910/464-2306 or e-mail at (tscott72@rtmc.net).

Seagrove Creations Pottery Gallery, 354 Little River Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Showcasing over 60+ potters and arts from craftsmen within the Seagrove area. Hours: (Apr.-Dec.) Mon.-Sat., 9am-6pm & Sun., 1-6pm (Jan.-Mar.) Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7204 or at (www.potteryofseagrove.com).

Seagrove Pottery, 106 N Broad St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring works by 50 local potters functional and decorative pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7280.

Seagrove Stoneware, 136 West Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Functional and decorative stoneware vases, bowls, lamps, dinnerware, fountains, and floor pieces. All wheel turned and unique glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-4pm.

Shelton's Pottery, 391 Cagle Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring salt glaze and purple, red, yellow, yellow w/blue, green, blue, dark blue, light blue, specks, sponge colors, blue w/brown, brown, and beige glazes by Mitchell & Sherri Shelton. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., 9am-5pm (Oct.-Mar.). Contact: 336/963-2444 or e-mail at (sheltonspottery@rtmc.net).

Smith Pottery, 743 South Hwy 705, Seagrove. Ongoing - Spirited - imaginative - unique "art pottery" handcrafted by the Smith family. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-1174 or e-mail at (smithpottery@rtmc.net).

Sunset Pottery, 123 Sunset Dr., Robbins. Ongoing - Featuring all lead free pottery by Harold B. & Gloria B. Stutts. Have traditional pottery, piggy banks, lamps, vases, and special order pieces. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 910/948-3009 or e-mail at (gstutts@maniscustombuilders.com).

Teague's Frogtown Pottery, 179 Frogtown Rd., Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring traditional, hand-thrown pottery that is all lead-free by Jean Teague. We specialize in dinnerware, cookware, lamps, vases, and Christmas ornaments. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/948-3540.

Thomas Pottery, 1295 S. Hwy. 705, Seagrove. Ongoing -- Featuring functional and decorative stoneware pottery by Scott and Bobbie Thomas. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-4145 or at (www.thomaspottery.com).

Tom Gray Pottery, 1480 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring wheel thrown and hand built utilitarian wares fired in a gas-fired car kiln to cone 10 utilizing local clay in slip decoration and glazes by Tom Gray. Glazes are primarily mattes. Shapes of serving pieces and dinner ware include square and oval as well as round. Hours: Mn.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-8270 or at (www.N2CLAY.com).

Triple C Pottery, 3267 Big Oak Church Rd., Eagle Springs. Ongoing - Featuring hand-thrown functional and decorative pieces, with a variety of lead-free glazes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 910/948-3635 or at (www.triplecpottery.com).

Turn and Burn Pottery, 124 East Ave., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring traditional Seagrove salt-glazed and wood-fired stoneware. Contemporary Raku and horsehair by David and Deborah Garner. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7381 or at (www.turnandburnpottery.com).

Uwharrie Crystalline Pottery, 112 East Ave., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring crystalline pottery (the art of growing crystals on vases), raku, and functional stoneware by William & Pamela Kennedy. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7532 or e-mail at (uwharriecrystalline@embarqmail.com).

Vernon Pottery, 1066 Chriscoe Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring a wide line of wares, from 10 oz. coffee mugs to 12 gal. planters. Their surface treatments include slip-trailing, carving, multiple glazes, and overglaze brushwork. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/879-2788.

Village Pottery, 205 E. Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Downtown Seagrove's oldest and largest gallery, featuring fine pottery and crafts by over 100 artisans. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7966 or at (www.villagepotteryseagrove.com).

Westmoore Pottery, 4622 Busbee Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Historical redware, salt-glazed stoneware, and green-glazed pottery, especially styles from central NC before 1850 by David and Mary Farrell. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm (closed Dec. 24- Jan. 17). Contact: 910/464-3700 or at (www.westmoorepottery.com).

White Hill Gallery, 407 Highway (15-501), Carthage. Ongoing - Featuring works of beautiful pottery, including Southwest, ceramic, hand-painted glassware, wood turining, and paintings in watercolor, oil and pencil. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 910/947-6100.

Whynot Pottery, 1013 Fork Creek Mill Rd., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring interesting shapes and intriguing glazes. Custom sizes on lamps, vases and bottles by Mark and Meredith Heywood. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/873-9276 or at (www.whynotpottery.com).

Windsong Pottery, 6109 Brantley Gordon Rd., Denton. Ongoing - Featuring handmade functional stoneware in glazes of floating blue and rainbow by Margie Nance, Matthew Nance, Lydia Nance and other family members. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 336/857-2485 or e-mail at (windsongpottery@yahoo.com).

Wyndham & Brooke Haven Pottery Gallery, 209 East Main St., Seagrove. Ongoing - Featuring fine functional high-fired stoneware with rich contemporary glazes by Wyndham and Melanie Dennison. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 336/873-7254 or at (www.brookehavenpottery.com).

Shelby

Buffalo Creek Gallery, 104 East Warren Street, just across from the courthouse square, Shelby. Ongoing - Featuring an artist's co-op, including works by 24 local artists and 8-10 regional artists producing pottery, woodturnings, paintings, jewelry, quilting, weaving, stained glass, boxes and other art items. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 704/487.0256 or at (www.buffalocreekgallery.com).

Synergy Studios and Gallery, 212B West Warren St. in Historic Uptown Shelby. Ongoing - Featuring a contemporary gallery showing original work by established and emerging artists and working studio space for 5 artists, crafters and designers producing a diverse range of original work: conceptual art, ceramics, fiber art/weaving, basketry, custom stained glass, interior architecture and custom design service. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11am-3pm, or by appt. Contact: 704/487-0144 or at (www.synergystudiosandgallery.com).

Spencer

Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., just off I-85, across from the North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer. Ongoing - Housed in the historic 20th century Sands Building, the gallery features fine and folk art, photography, exquisite handcrafted functional crafts and jewelry, and eclectic recycled and found art by local, regional, and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10:30am -5:30pm. Contact: 704/639-0606 or at (www.greengoatgallery.com).

Statesville

Village Pot Shop Fine Arts and Crafts Gallery, 248 N. Center St., 2 Blocks North of the Center of town on the right, Statesville. Ongoing - Our mission is to provide a showcase for local and regional artists and artisans, providing high-quality decorative and functional arts and crafts to patrons with an eye for the finer things. Our arts and crafts galleries feature handmade jewelry, blown glass, woodwork, regional pottery, metalwork, mosaics, hand-woven fibers, paintings and more. So, whether you are interested in: vases, bowls, paper weights, fanciful ornaments, stained glass, sun-catchers, decorative boxes, exquisite bowls turned from found pieces of wood, each one of a kind, watercolors, baskets, ceramics, fine photography, prints, collages or oil paintings. We also offer classes and workshops by local and regional artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 704/380-4689 or at (www.villagepotshop.com).

Sylva

Karcher Stone Carving Studio & Gallery, 260 North Beta Road, off US 74, Sylva. Ongoing - Featuring a working studio and gallery with stone carvings by Collene Karcher, executed in marble, alabaster, and limestone with steel and aluminum introduced at times. Hours: by appt. Contact: 828/586-4813 or at (www.collenekarcher.com).

Tryon

Green River Gallery, 145 N. Trade Street, Tryon. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and framing, with works in various media by regional and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-1pm. Contact: 828/859-2255.

Green River Gallery II, 157 N. Trade Street, Tryon. Ongoing - Featuring fine art and framing, with works in various media by regional and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-1pm. Contact: 828/859-2255.

Simply Irresistible!, 66 Ola Mae Way, located on the hill above Century 21, Tryon. Ongoing - Featuring art and craft of the Carolinas, including works by Lucinda Pittman (pottery), Yummy Mud Puddle (lamps), and the tile and iron furniture of Bill Crowell and Kathleen Carson. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/859-8316 or at (www.SimplyIrresistibleGallery.com).

Wadesboro

Olde Mill Gallery & Studios, Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. Ongoing - At the gallery visitors will see artwork by regional artists which includes: original paintings in oil, acrylic & watercolor, that range from landscapes to abstracts; photography; works in copper and copper repousse; ceramic creations, custom sculptured and functional; art glass jewelry, jewelry made from beads of Swarvoski crystal; hand-stitched quilts of exquisite designs; hand painted goblets, pitchers and vases; wood sculptures and turnings, and more. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-5pm; Fri., 10am-3pm or by appt. Contact: 704/272-5464 or at (www.oldemillgallery.org).

Waynesville

Blue Owl Studio & Gallery, 11 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring art and pottery by local and regional artists, plus our own unique and exclusive collection of vintage handcolored art advertising, quotes and mountain scenes. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & (in season) Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/456-9596 or at (www.blueowlnc.com).

Burr Studio & Gallery, 136 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring lyrical sculpture by Dane Burr, functional pottery by MaryEtta Burr, and works by other artisans in various media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 828/456-7400.

Cedar Hill Studio & Gallery, 196 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring whimsical and joyful paintings by Gretchen Clasby. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/456-6344 or at (www.cedarhillstudio.com).

Cross Currents Gallery, 84/86 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring the Whitewoven Textile Collection by Sheree White Sorrells. Tufted, knotted and woven area rugs. Also, handcrafted clothing, scarves, shawls, and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/452-4864 or (www.rugweaver.com).

Deja View Gallery, 34 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring artworks by over 50 local and regional artists, including handcrafts and photography. Hours: Mon.-Sat., noon-5pm & most Sun. noon-4pm. Contact: 828/452-9787 or at (www.dejaviewgallery.com).

Earthworks Gallery, 21 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring art in all mediums celebrating native peoples and our earth. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon-1pm. Contact: 828/452-9500 or at (www.earthworkssgallery.com).

Grace Cathey Metal Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 136 Depot Street, inside and behind Walker Service Station, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring works in metal by Grace Cathey including mirrors, lanps, and garden art. Demonstrations on some weekends. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 7am-6pm & Fri.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 828/456-8843 or at (www.gracecathey.com).

Hardwood Gallery, 102 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring a working studio and gallery of hand-sculpted wood carvings by Dennis Ruane. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; closed Wed; and by appt. Contact: 828/456-3500 or (www.woodart3d.com).

Iron Horse Gallery, 66 Commerce Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring the slipcast, earthenware pottery of Lynda Pierce, as well as works by other artists and an array of home accessories. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/456-8441 or at (www.piercepottery.com).

Outer Spaces Gallery, 94 Depot Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring handmade arts and crafts by local and national artists with a focus on art for outdoors: porch, patio, garden, and yard. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/454-9823 or at (www.outerspacesgallery.com).

Ridge Runner Naturals, 33 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring watercolor scenes of the mountains, quiet meadows and whispering forest of Western North Carolina by Jo Ridge Kelley. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5:30pm. Contact: 828/456-3003 or at (www.JoKelley.com).

Space, an art gallery, 254 Depot Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/456-4652.

T. Pennington Art Gallery, 15 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring pencil drawings of local scenery, and landmarks by Teresa Pennington, including originals, prints and gift items. Also framing is available. Hours: Mon.-sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/452.9284 or at (www.tpennington.com).

Textures, 142 N. Main St., Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring hand-crafter furniture by John Gernandt, textile art by Suzanne Gernandt, and other items of home decore. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & most Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 828/452-0058 or at (www.texturesonmain.com).

Twigs & Leaves, 98 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Ongoing - Featuring the nature-related porcelain works with leaves by Kaaren Stoner, as well as other works by regional artists and craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Sat, 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 828/456-1940 or at (www.twigsandleaves.com).

Weaverville

Mangum Gallery, 16 North Main Street, Weaverville. Ongoing - Featuring functional and decorative pottery dinnerware. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Contact: 828/645-4929 or (www.mangumpottery.com).

Miya Gallery, 31 N. Main St., Weaverville. Ongoing - The gallery is a new and refreshing addition to the WNC art scene. We exhibit work of over 50 artists: fine jewelry, clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, photogrphy and two dimensional art. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: 828-658-9655 or at (www.miyagallery.com).

West Jefferson

Acorn Gallery, 103 Long St., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring original works by award winning and nationally exhibited artist Raney Rogers, including wildlife and landscape paintings and prints. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 11am-2pm. Contact: 336/246-3388 or at (www.acorngallery.com).

Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery, 105 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring a varied selection of originals and prints by local and regional artists. Also, a wide array of pottery and handcrafted wooden vases. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 336/246-2218.

Broomfields Gallery, 414 E. 2nd St, (across from the post office), West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring an exhibition of works by NC and SC artists in various mediums in a setting of quality antiques. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/846-4141 or at (www.broomfieldsgallery.com).

Captured Earth Gallery, 111 2nd Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring works of local artisans, specializing in photography, quilting, mixed media, pottery and stained glass. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 7am-3pm. Contact: 336/246-2914.

Dancing Pig Gallery & Frame Shop, 114-B N. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and national artists. Excellent source for antique originals. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-4pm. Closed Wed. Contact: 336/246-3834.

DePree Studio & Gallery, 109 N. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring Blue Ridge life and scenes in two styles, the first derived from 15th and 16th century Persian manuscript illustrations; the second, using more shadow and perspective, focusing on panoramic mountain landscapes and large figures. Also large original oil landscapes, Giclée prints, Persian carpets, hand-sculpted wood furniture and much more. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 9am-4pm. Contact: 336/246-7399 or 1-877/639-5808.

Tin Roof Studio & Gallery, 103 N. Jefferson Ave., upstairs, above Uptown Threads, West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring colorful paintings & mixed media works by local artist Catherine Altice. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm or by appt. - call ahead. Contact: 336/246-3337 or at (www.tinroofstudio.com).

Stephen Shoemaker Studio, 113 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson. Ongoing - Featuring original works by watercolorist Stephen Shoemaker. Specializing in historic landscapes and paintings of places and events in/of Ashe County and the area. The "Virginia Creeper" train series is particularly popular. Hours: Mon-Fri., 10am-5pm or by chance. Contact: 336/246-3401.

Wilmington - Wrightsville Beach

Bottega Art & Wine Gallery, 208 N. Front St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by regional and international artists in a variety of media. Hours: Tue.-Wed., 1-10pm and Thur-Sat., 1pm-midnight. Contact: 910/763-3737 or at (www.bottegagallery.com).

ERA 20th Century Furniture and Art Gallery, 523 South 3rd St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Inviting emerging artists of all sorts, to fill the quiet space with cutting edge art that not only is pleasant to view, but also thought-provoking. Unique modern furnishings from the mid-20th century complement the contemporary art. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 910/612-0542

Fountainside Gallery, 1900 Eastwood Road, suite 44, Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring the finest in local, regional and national art of the Southeast. The light filled interior of the gallery's 3200 square feet showcases original oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, pastel on paper and bronze sculptures. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 11-3pm. Contact: 910/256-9956 or at (www.fountainsidegallery.com).

New Elements Gallery, 216 North Front Street, Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by regional and nationally recognized artists. We offer a wide variety of contemporary fine art and craft, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and wood. Hours: Mon-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 910/343-8997 or at (www.newelementsgallery.com).

Spectrum Art & Jewelry, @ The Fourm, 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by over 100 regionally and nationally renowned artists in a variety of media. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 910/256-2323 or at (www.spectrumartgallery.com).

The Golden Gallery, @ The Cotton Exchange, 307 N. frint St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by John W. Golden and Mary Ellen Golden. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 910/762-4651 or at (www.thegoldengallery.com).

Three Hounds Gallery, 29 S. Front St., Wilmington. Ongoing - Featuring works by Wayne McDowell, Jeff Chase, Dick Roberts, Shawn Best, Kristin Gibson, Fritzi Huber, Joanne Geisel, Christa Sylvester, Brian Evans, Mark Gordon, Rex Miller, and jewelry by Emily Parker. Hours: Tue.-Thur., 11:30am-5:30pm; Fri. and Sat., 11:30am-7:30pm & Sun., noon-3pm. Contact: 910/815-3330 or at (www.threehoundsgallery.com).

Walls Fine Art Gallery, 2173 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington. Ongoing - The gallery is recognized for its exhibits of original works by living artists on the verge of becoming well known - including plein air artists Perry Austin, John Poon and J. Russell Case as well as Russian impressionists Nikolai Dubavik and Alexandar Kosnichev. Owner David Leadman and Director Nancy Marshall, painters themselves, strive to exhibit art of quality, promote art education through lectures and research, and aid in developing art collections. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm & by appt. Contact: 910/343-1703 or at (www.wallsgallery.com).

Winston-Salem Area

Downtown Arts District, Sixth and Trade streets, Winston-Salem. Mar. 5, 7-10pm - "DADA First Friday Gallery Hop," with special artist demonstrations, art exhibits, and shops and studios open evening hours. Events are free and open to the public. Gallery Hops are funded and sponsored by the Downtown Art District Association, a non profit organization, and their supporting memberhship. Contact: 336/722-2345.

Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by Marsha Thrift, Christine McCormick and Sharon Grubbs. Their work encompasses original landscapes, figurative works and still life in a contemporary style of realism. Also offering an exhibit of 19th Century Chinese Ancestor Portraits. The show is enhanced by a display of Chinese silk opera gowns. Hours: Fri.&Sat., 11am-5pm and Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 336/922-6909.

Earthbound Arts, 610 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring an unique gallery showcasing the nature-related works of Gordon Jones and Lucy Duncan. Original designs in clay, copper, and stained glass as well as handcrafted herbal soaps, sterling and copper jewelry, block print cards, masks, wind chimes, garden art, clay beads, herbal teas, natural incense, beeswax candles and much more. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 336/773-1043 or e-mail at (lucy@earthboundarts.com).

Fiber Company, 600 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - A working weaving studio where fiber artists create hand-woven clothing and accessories and carry local artist works on consignment from jewelers, potters, woodworkers, and photographers. Hours: Wed.-Fri.,10am-5pm; Tues. & Sat.,11am-3pm.Contact: 336/725-5277.

Hawthorne Gallery, 1281 West Fourth St., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by more than 20 regional artists. The spacious galleries feature contemporary interior design with fine furnishings and accessories by Idlewild House. The gallery also sells gifts, cards, glass, wood, and jewelry. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/724-1022 or at (www.hawthorneart.com).

Island Arts On Trade, 521 N. Liberty St., Ste. 100, in the Artists On Liberty Building, across from the DADA Community Center, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring visual and functional artwork by gallery artist, Gary Campbell. Also, featuring other multicultural artists and mixed media artwork throughout the year. Hours: Fri.-Sat., 1-5pm or by appt. Contact: 336/722-0510.

Jankela Stained Glass, 621 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Artist/owner Janis Gorlick-Asmus, specializes in commissioned work and custom designs and can bring the beauty and elegance of stained glass into your home or office. Whether designing and building privacy windows, sidelights, transoms, cupboard doors, lamp shades or picture frames. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 336/917-0009 or at (www.JankelaStainedGlass.com).

Lady Hurricane's Fancy General Store, 835 Burke Street, two blocks left of Broad Street between Fourth Street and Brookestown, Winston Salem. Ongoing - Featuring continuous cycling exhibits, with special events and mini exhibitions offered later in the year. Presenting work in acrylic by Carmine Trombetta, metal sculpture by Jaymie Kiggins, a large variety of beautiful photography in all price ranges, pottery by Marty Jackson, among many other artists. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-7pm & Sat. 10am-5pm. Admission: free (though you could buy a cup of coffee). Contact: 336/722-0660 or at (www.ladyhurricanes.com).

Patina, 217 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem.Ongoing - Featuring a unique shop with art by local potters, craftspeople, and painters. Patina also carries unique clothing, gifts, home accessories and gift baskets. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 336/725-6395 or e-mail at (patinastore@aol.com).

Southern Home Gallery, The Art of David E. Doss, 2715 Reynolda Road, 1/2 mile west of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by nationally recognized artist, David E. Doss, including originals, limited editions, posters, and accessories. Also - Works by other national and regional artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5:30pm & Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/761-8822 or at (www.davidedoss.com).

Textures Art Gallery, 545 N. Trade St., Suite 1A, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - In the tradition of New York's SoHo, step into and experience a world of contemporary art and fine craft. You will find an interesting selection of framed art, sculpture, jewelry, wearable art, pottery, art glass, home accessories and much, much more. From serious fine art to whimsical craft items. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-5pm.Contact: 336/722-3877 or at (www.texturesinc.com).

The Other Half, 560 North Trade St., Winston Salem. Ongoing - Featuring works by Mary Ann Zotto, Chris Teague, Nic Bernard, Dodie Campbell, Jack Dent, Celeste Chapman-Dent, Ron Propst, Jason Probstein, Kathy Townsend and Mike Cowan. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-5pm or by appt. Contact: 336/407-5494 or e-mail at (peeps321@earthlink.net).

Urban Artware, 207 W. 6th St., Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring an art gallery/retail shop providing an eclectic ensemble of one-of-a-kind art, trinkets, and treasures. Featuring works by local and regional artists sharing their unique visions through paintings, metalwork, glass, woodwork, wearable art, and just about anything else imaginable! Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm or by appt. Contact: 336/722-2345 or at (www.urbanartware.com).

Village Smith Galleries/VSG Fine Arts, 119 Reynolda Village, near Reynolda House Museum of Art, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - American and European watercolors, oils, antique engravings and contemporary works by Gorg, McKnight, Boulanger, Alvar, Nicole Monteran, Stephen White and other gallery artists. National and regional crafts are represented in the fields of ceramic and glass. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 336/723-3653.

Warm Glass Elements Gallery and Studio, 2575 Old Glory Rd., Suite 700, Interstate 40 Exit 184, Clemmons. Ongoing - Our gallery features kiln-formed glass and paintings from internationally known artists, including: Ellen Abbott/Marc Leva, Brian and Jenny Blanthorn, Carol Carson, Martin Kremer, Jane Raissle, Johnathon Schmuck, Delores Taylor, Milon Townsend, Els VandenEnde, Jody Danner Walker, and Bill Zweifel. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm and by appt. Contact: call Brad or Jody Walker at 336/712 8003 or at (www.warmglasselements.com).

Winterfire Craft Gallery, 145 Stratford Road, Winston-Salem. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Hank Goodman as well as hand-crafted jewelry, metal sculpture, hand-thrown pottery, art glass, and calligraphy prints. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 11am-5pm. Contact: 336/748-0145 or at (www.winterfiregallery.com).

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