NC Commercial

Updated November 1, 2008

 November Issue 2008

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

Asheville River Arts District, Asheville. Nov. 7, 5-8pm - "First Friday at Five". The galleries, studios and artists of the Asheville River Arts District invite the public to come view the art in this festive venue. For more information contact Christin Zelenka at 828/768-0246 or at (www.RiverArtsDistrictBIZ.com).

Aesthetic Fine Art, 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: 828/994-0692 or e-mail to (bmac632000@yahoo.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, 46 Haywood Street, 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).

Artemisia Gallery, 24 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring fine arts and crafts. Owned and operated by local artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur., noon-6pm; Fri. & Sat., noon-7pm; & Sun., noon-5pm - closed Wed. Contact: 828/259 3636.

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).

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.

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.

Crucible Glassworks, 106 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a hot glass blowing studio and gallery offering demonstrations and workshops. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/236-0920 or e-mail at (glasshatch@aol.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. Through Nov. 5 - "Mysteries of the Spirit World," featuring mixed media works by Brenda Marks and Gail Gulick. Nov. 7 - Dec. 10 - "Nature and Light," featuring encaustic paintings by local artist Sarah Faulkner. 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, 12 Church Street, 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-6pm & Sun., 1-5pm. 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).

Kenneth Mack Jewels, 10 Wall St., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring modern abstract art by Italian artists Mazzetti and Verbuni. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun. noon-6pm. Contact: 828/258-1855 or at (www.kennethmack.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).

Larson Porcelain & Design, 1 Page Ave., Suite 137, Grove Arcade Public Market, Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring heirloom quality porcelain by artist-potters Julie and Tyrone Larson. Featuring wheel-thrown pieces by Tyrone hand-painted on site by Julie, etchings by Jay Pfeil and birdhouses by Roger Hankins. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 828/350-7707.

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 Glass Arts Gallery & Studio, 57 Haywood St.,Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring works in a variety of disciplines in glass by regional, national and international artists. Hours: Mon.-Thur.,10:30am-7pm; Fri.-Sat., 10:30am-8pm & Sun., noon-5pm. Contact: 828/225-6625 or at (www.mountainglassartsgallery.com).

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).

Red Square Gallery, 7 Rankin Ave., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring a gallery dedicated to Russian art & culture, by Russian artists, most who are members of the prestigious Russian Union of Artists and are collected in Russia and Europe. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-7pm. Contact: 828/225-8777 or at (www.redsquareart.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).

The Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Ave., a few steps south of the movie theatre, Asheville. Through Nov. 20 - "Visual Dialogues: Jane Filer & R. Sierra". 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 Olga Dorenko Fine Art Gallery, 1 Battle Sq., Asheville. Ongoing - Featuring paintings in oil and watercolor by this former Russian artist. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/225-4148 or at (www.theolgadorenkofineartgallery.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. Dec. 1 - 14 - "Faces You Might Know - Celebrating the Freedom of the Portrait Genre with Vadim Bora," featuring close to 200 stunning portraits in oil, charcoal, pen and ink, bronze and terra cotta. 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

Crimson Laurel Gallery, Blevins Building, 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville. Nov. 1 - Dec. 31 - "Becca Floyd - Surface Play". Floyd is known for her incredible surface designs and beautiful forms and this exhibit will feature some of her finest work. 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

Art Annex Gallery & Framing, 135 Broadway, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring original works, prints and custom framing. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 828/669-8832.

Artisserie, 104 W. State Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring fine art related to food and the culinary arts. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/669-8777.

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 Gallery, Grey Eagel Village, 112 Cherry Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring hugh turned burlwood vessels by Eddie Hollifield, elegant, tapered candle sticks by Marshall Hollifield, and works by a dozen other local artisans. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-2450.

Black Mountain Temp Art Co-op Gallery, 108 West State Street, Black Mountain. Ongoing - Featuring the work of twenty-four local artists and craftspersons. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun., 1:30-5pm. Contact: 828/669-8262.

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).

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: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/669-4975.

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: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 10am-6pm. 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 Area

Downtown Brevard, Nov. 28, 2008, 5-9pm - "4th Friday Gallery Walk," featuring downtown galleries and other area art spaces, including: Bluewood Gallery, Drew Deane Gallery, Gallery on Main, Hollingsworth Gallery, Number 7 Fine Arts & Craft Gallery, Red Wolf Gallery, and Transylvania Community Arts Center. Brochures with a map are available at participating galleries. For more info call 828/883-4142.

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. Through Nov. 15 - "A Structured Past: The Barns & Cabins of North Carolina," featuring photographs by Susan Stanton. She has taken extensive shots of barns in the areaof WNC. Many times she's able to take photographs before a barn is demolished. Ongoing - Specializing in fine art photography and featuring paintings, art glass, pottery, fine woodworking and 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. Nov. 7 - Dec. 30 - "The Art of Living," featuring the work of Ken Ayers (woodwork), William Byers (painting), Drew Deane (painting), Judith Duff (ceramics), Larry Gray (painting), Werner Haker (painting), and Richard Merrill (metal arts). 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).

Gallery on Main, 53 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).

Glass Feather Studio and Gardens, 200 Glass Feather Dr., south of Brevard off Reasonover Rd., Cedar Mountain. Ongoing - This unforgettable mountaintop shopping destination offers glorious views, flower gardens, and original fused-glass creations for tabletop, home and garden ­ all by the Travis family of artists since 1982. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/885-8457or at (www.glassfeather.com).

Mud Dabber's Pottery and Crafts, 4201 Greenville Highway, 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, 7 East Main Street, 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, 3 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 Gallery of Contemporary Arts, 259 N. Broad St., College Plaza Mall, (across from Brevard College), Brevard. Ongoing - Featuring works by artists who create thought-provoking, original art work. In addition to fine art, the gallery will host live musical performances, poetry readings, theatrical performances, lectures, videos, and other cultural events. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm. Contact: 828/862-3472 or at (www.gocanc.com).

The Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery, Cedar Mountain Business Park, corner of Hwy. 276 and Cascade Lake Rd, Cedar Mountain. Through Dec. 1 - "Woods and Waters," featuring works by gallery artists. 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.

Bryson City

The Artists' House Studio and Gallery, 40 Victorian Dr., located on Hospital Hill, Bryson City. Ongoing - Featuring works by Peggy Duncan, as well as, works by many regional and national artists in a variety of media. The old stone garage is home to a variety of pottery, garden items, bird houses, bird baths, and other wonderful finds. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10am-4pm or by appt. Contact: 828/488-0285 or at (www.theartistshousegallery.com).

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. Nov. 8 - Jan. 10, 2009 - "Making My Mark," featuring a one-woman show by Linda Migacz Pasulka which consists of graphite and pencil drawings including florals, figures, portraits and still lifes. 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.sunsetrivermarketplace.com).

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).

Carthage

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.

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 - Hillsborough

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).

Nested, 118 East Main St, Suite B, Carrboro. Oct. 3 - 31 - "Reflections on a Life, Paintings for my Father," featuring new works by Annette deFerrari. Hours: Tue. & Wed., 10am-6pm; Thur.-Sat., 10am-8pm; & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 919/338-8023 or (www.carrboro.com/nested/).
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.

Tyndall Galleries, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Ongoing - Representing art from North Carolina and the Southeast. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm; & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 919/942-2290 or at (www.tyndallgalleries.com).

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, first Friday, July - Dec., 6-9pm.

A Heart of the World Fine Art Gallery, 6608 Brynwood Dr., Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring original and unique oil paintings, soft art, and acrylic paintings by artists from Europe, Russia and Israel. Hours: by appt., Sun.-Fri., 10am-7pm. Contact: 704/341-5845 or at (www.aheartoftheworld.com).

Antika Galleria, 25-A Remount Road (at South Boulevard and Remount) Charlotte. Ongoing - An exclusive Pino Art authorized dealer. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-2pm; Sat., 10am-4pm and by appt. Contact: 704/523-7220.

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).

ArtHouse: Center for Creative Expression, 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).

Article, 2041 South Boulevard, in The Pavillion at South End across from Atherton Mill, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring handcrafted pottery, glass, and jewelry by local, regional and national artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10:30am-5pm & Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 704/376-5884 & Fax 704/376-5899.

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.

Art Preserve Gallery, 3200 N. Davidson St., in the NoDa Arts District, Charlotte. Ongoing - Showing abstract works by Patrick Atkinson, Jan Kinslowe, Linda Vista, Herb Jackson, Ashley Lathe, Mary Digby, figurative paintings by Sarah Atkinson, encaustic works by Rebecca Jones and photographs by Jim Nilsen. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat., 11am-3:30pm & by appt. Contact: 704/358-8882 or at (www.artpreserve.com).

b.brown gallery, 131 Matthews Station St., next to the library, Matthews. Ongoing - Specializing in original paintings and limited edition prints on canvas (giclees) by regional artists: Kevin Brown, Eva Crawford, Howard Eberle, bonnie brown fergus, Tat Hicks, Cynthia Howard, Patsy Howell, Carmella Jarvi, Suzanne Ledermann, Connie Logan, Mataya, Donna Moose, Stephany Neely, Sharon Schwenk, Shane, Joe Thompson, Prudy Weaver, Celia Wester, Sandy Wilkinson, and Caroline Young. The gallery is the exclusive representative for Connie Winters' limited edition prints on canvas (giclees). Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 704/321-0999 or at (www.bbrowngallery.com).

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).

Big Toe Studio, 3123 Cullman Ave., located off of 36th street in the NoDa Warehouse Arts District, Charlotte. Ongoing - Working studio of blacksmith artist Theron Michael Ross. Changing monthly exhibits of forged iron, fused glass and new works in other media by local artists. Hours: open for NoDa Gallery Crawls and by appt. Contact: 704/578-8529 or e-mail at (BigToeStudio@yahoo.com).

Carolyn DiGiovanni Studio/gallery, 2935 Griffith Street, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by Carolyn DiGiovanni. Hours: by appt. only. 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. Nov. 4 - Dec. 27 - "Charles Walker". This exhibition conveys a simplified perception of the complex world through vivid colors and alluring texture. Ongoing - Featuring an eclectic array of contemporary sculpture, painting, and glass by established and emerging artists. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11-5pm; Sat., noon-5pm, & by appt. Contact: 704/375-5756 or at (www.centeroftheearth.com).

Chasen Galleries, 2850 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte. Ongoing - Representing a vast variety of artists, sculptors and glass artists from around the world. Collectors will recognize such names as Pino, Hessam and Sabzi, however, we also represent many regional and international artists who have not yet had broad exposure. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/376-0066 or at (www.ChasenGalleries.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).

Coffey and Thompson Gallery, 1412-C, E. 4th Street, 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,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: Tue.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., noon-4pm and by appt. Contact: 704/333-3420 or at (www.domaart.com).

Eight Legs South of the Tracks Gallery, 415 E S. Main Street, Waxhaw. Ongoing - Featuring a contemporary gallery featuring metal sculpture, fused glass, ceramics, paintings, furniture, photography, and textiles. Artists include: Tom Risser, Lambeth Marshall, Bill Stewart, Jerry Adams, Mary Brown, and Bobbie Black. Hours: 1st & 3rd Fri & Sat of each month, 5:30-8:30pm & by appt. Contact: 704/843-5406 or at (www.twisted-design.com).

Elder Gallery, 1427 South Blvd., suite 101, Charlotte. Main Gallery, Nov. 7 - 29 - Featuring a solo exhibition by nationally recognized painter, Aaron Morgan Brown. 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).

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Farvan International Gallery, 119 E. 7th Street, Charlotte. Onging - Featuring paintings of the Middle East by Faisal Yousef of Amman, Jordan; sea landscapes in oil by artist Costa Tur of Spain; still lifes in oil by Cyrus; Cuban images by artist Raul Montero; and archeological images in oil by Chype of Spain. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 11am-3pm, & by appt. Contact: 704/375-1424 or at (www.farvan.com).

Foster's Frame & Art Gallery, I-77N- Exit 23, Rosedale Shopping Center, Huntersville. Ongoing - Featuring original folk art by Nellie Ashford, extensive selection of original paintings and limited editions by local and regional artists: Edna Barkner, Evelyn Kadir, Vincent Ketchie, Carolyn Saine and others. Limited edition prints and originals by national artists: William Mangum, P. Buckley Moss, Charles Bibbs, and Ted Ellis. Expert custom framing for all your needs. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm & Sat.,10am-4pm. Contact 704/948-1750.

Foust Studio, 5200 Park Road, Suite 115, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring changing monthly exhibits of contemporary artwork by Charlotte Foust and other local artists. Hours: Wed.-Sat., 11am-3pm and by appt. Contact: 704/525-7989 and at (www.fouststudio.com).

Frances Kline Atelier & Art Gallery, 339 Circle Ave., Suite 1, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring the Rolling Stone Press Print Collection. The original stone and plate lithographs were hand drawn by over fifty Southeastern artists. These collaborative works were hand printed by Tamarind master printmaker, Wayne Kline. The gallery has one fo the largest collections of original prints on display in this area. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/376-1884.

Green Rice Gallery, 36th Street at North Davidson Street, in the heart of NoDa, Charlotte's Historic Arts District, Charlotte. Through Nov. 2 - "Nostalgia," featurig works by local Charlotte artist, Kate Vasseur. Nov. 7 - 29 - "Natural Surroundings," featuring works by Holt McLean, as well as works by Carla Garrison. Ongoing - Featuring fine art by local and regional artists. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11am-6pm; Sat., noon-6pm & Sun., noon-4pm. Contact: Angela Goodman 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. Nov. 7 - Jan. 3, 2009 - Feature recent paintings by Frank Hobbs. 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.-Fri., 11am-5pm & Sat., 10am-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.

Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 South Sharon Amity Road, near corner of Providence Road, next to restaurant Hotel Charlotte, Charlotte. Main Gallery, Through Nov. 15 - "James Rosati: Simple Line, Complex Form". In addition to the 30-year survey of sculpture and works on paper exhibited inside the gallery, we will also have a very special feature outside the gallery. A monumental sculpture has been installed on the apron in front of the gallery doors. Afull-color catalogue is available. Nov. 22 - Feb. 28, 2009 - "25 Years, 25 Artists". Jerald Melberg Gallery proudly celebrates its our 25th Anniversary! To commemorate this achievement, the gallery plans to exhibit one important work by each of the 25 artists who have been most closely associated with the gallery. Included will be Thomas McNickle, Wolf Kahn, Romare Bearden, Dale Chihuly, Robert Motherwell and Raul Diaz, among many other exceptionally talented people. 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).

Lark & Key Gallery and Boutique, 453-B East 36th Street, (NODA Art District) Charlotte. Through Nov. 2 - "Circle of Eight Pottery Exhibition, a collective of North and South Carolina based potters including: Amy Sanders, Julie Wiggins, Ron Philbeck, Jennifer Mecca, Sandy Singletary, Adrienne Dellinger and Greg Scott with guest Diana Fayt, a San Francisco based ceramic artist. Through Nov. 2 - "Unseen Passage," featuring new mixed media paintings by Charlotte Foust. The exhibit explores personal and cultural themes through the use of symbolic imagery. Nov 5 ­ Dec 28 - "Wishful Thinking," featuring new works to put on your wish list from Flora Bowley, Michelle Caplan, Duy Huynh, Lisa Kairos, Carl Linstrum, Kate Phillips and Osiris Rain. Ongoing - An intersect of art, design and craft Lark & Key showcases the work of owners Duy Huynh and Sandy Snead as well as other independent artists and designers including Charlotte Foust, Catherine Rains, Julie Wiggins, Alena Hennessy, Ron Philbeck, Jessica Pisano, Amy Sanders and more! Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-6pm & Sun, noon-4pm. Starting Nov 28, Mon.-Sat., 11am-7pm & Sun., noon-6pm. Contact: 704/379-1826 or at (www.larkandkey.com).

Maddi's Gallery, 1530 East Boulevard, Charlotte. 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).

Bracken Johnson

Mark's Gallery & Workshop, 2908 Crosby Rd., (off Sharon Amity next to Cotswold Florist), Charlotte. Through Nov. 30 - "effloresce," featuring works by Bracken Johnson. Ongoing - Featuring the growing collection of unique photographs from around the world by Mark Rabinovitz. Workshop offers facility for digital photo printing, matting & framing, negative scanning and free wireless internet. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm and by appt. Contact: 704/364-6004 or e-mail at (MarksGallery@att.net).

McColl Fine Art, 208 East Boulevard, at South and East Boulevard, Charlotte. Through Nov. 26 - Featuring Impressionist-style paintings by Charles Warren Mundy. 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. Through Nov. 29 - "DOGZ N' CATZ," a unique exhibit featuring some of the best local and national animal artists in the country. The show includes original paintings, prints, sculpture, and jewelry honoring mans' best friends. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Humane Society. 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).

Plantsylvania, 1515 Camden Road, South End, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring garden art by Rose Hawley. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-5pm. Contact: 704/334-5331.

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. Through Nov. 30 - "Vantage Point: New Works by: Hilarie Lambert and Curt Butler". Featuring a comprehensive collection of landscapes and seascapes from Europe and the local Lowcountry region. Ongoing - Representing over 40 local and regional artists including: Rod Wimer, Dru Warmath, Sheryl Stalnaker, Laurie Richardson, Paul Simon, Jan Yearwood, Lita Gatlin, Kelley Sanford, James Calk, Betsy Havens, Gary Shelley, Beverly F. Evans, Fred Sprock, SOPHIA, Andrew Leventis, Diane Virkler, James Fales, Robert Brown, Kathy Caudill, Kathy Collins, Michele H. Collins, Jean Cauthen, Judith Cutler, James E. Crompton, Barbi Dalton, Harriet M. Goode, Ada Offerdahl, Paula B. Holtzclaw, Joyce Netzler, Eloise Pope, Lesley Powell, Ann B. Rhodes, Clarkson Jones, Hilarie Lambert, Curt Butler, Kathy Buist and Cher Cosper. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm & Sat., 10am-2pm. Contact: 704/333-4535; or visit (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).

Dale Duncan

RedSky Gallery, 1244 East Blvd., near Kenilworth Ave. intersection, Charlotte. Through Nov. 12 - "Textured Vessels: Dale Duncan," explores contrasting surface textures based on design elements from both traditional and contemporary pottery shapes. Through Nov. 12 - "Landscapes Near and Far: Andy Braitman". Braitman balances new techniques and his classic and ever-popular style of painting in this new show. Nov. 14 - Dec. 31 - "The Nature of Being," showcases work by renowned North Carolina ceramic artist Melisa Cadell and encaustic painter Sarah Faulkner. 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).

New Addition Location
RedSky Gallery, 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: . Contact: (www.redskygallery.com).

Christopher Reilly

Renee George Gallery, 225 E. Worthington Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte. Through Dec. 5 - Featuring works by Christopher Reilly and Michelle Haglund. 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).

Shain Gallery, Selwyn Corners, 2823 Selwyn Avenue, Charlotte. Through Nov. 4 - "New Works by Alice Williams". Nov. 7 - Dec. 2 - Featuring an exhibit of new works by William Jameson. Ongoing - Specializing in origianl oil paintings by Carolina and National and European artists, including works by: Henry Barnes, Roger Dale Brown, Jim Chapman, Amy Cole, Craig Crawford, Veronica Clark, Amy Dobbs, Chas Fagan, Nicora Gangi, Cassandra Gillens, Ted Goershner, William Jameson, Curtis Jaunsen, Geoffrey Johnson, Christy Kinard, Edward Minoff, Jane Schmidt, Kim Schuessler, Marilyn Simandle, Andrea J. Smith, Kathy Sosa, George Thompson, Alice Williams, Connie Winters, and Darren Young. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm, or by appt. Contact: 704/334-7744 or at (www.shaingallery.com).

Siskate Gallery, 1710 Camden Rd., Southend, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring works by contemporary artists in a variety of media including: Keith Keim, Diane Hughes, Matt Zales, Laura McCarthy, Scott Partridge, Robert Page, Gary Benet, and Mark Hamilton. Hours: Thur.-Sat., 11am-6pm and by appt. Contact: 704/370-2826 or at (www.lucyandcompany.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.

Stretch Gallery, 10726 Pineville Road, directly across the street from Arnold Palmer Cadillac, Pineville. Ongoing - Featuring glass, jewelry, pottery, ceramic sculptures and @D work and Kids and Adult ceramic/pottery classes. Hours: Tue.-Sat, 10am-4pm & Mon. & Wed., 6-8:30pm. Contact: 704-552-5678 or (www.stretchgallery.com).

The Artists Gallery, Allen Tate Building, 7824-C Pineville-Matthews Rd., intersection of Johnston Rd. and Pineville-Matthews Rd. (Hwy. 51), Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring exhibits of gallery artists, including Nancy Smith Couick, Cama Tadlock, Gina Strumpf, Jewell Baldwin, John Lomax, Bruce Chandler, Luis Llarina, and Michael Smiroldo. Also offering classes & workshops. Hours: Mon., 6-9pm; Tue., 1-9pm; Wed.-Fri., 10am-5pm; & Sat., 10:30am-2:30pm. Contact: 704-541-6944 or at (www.nancycouick.com).

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).

The So Alive Gallery, 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: Thur.-Sat., noon-7pm or by appt. Contact: 704/892-0044.

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.

Winterfire Craft Gallery, 1315 East Blvd., Latta Pavillion, Charlotte. Ongoing - Featuring pottery by Sarah Wells as well as hand-crafted jewelry, metal sculpture, hand-thrown pottery, art glass, and calligraphy prints. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm; Fri.-Sat., 10am-7pm & Sun., 1-5pm. Contact: 704/347-8812.

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).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Charlotte
Artis Fine Art, galleried at Noble's Grill, 3 Morrocroft Centre at SouthPark, 6801 Morrison Blvd., Charlotte. Ongoing - The gallery represents a stable of regionally and nationally recognized artists in a variety of media including: pastels, fine oils and museum quality giclees. Artists featured include: Margaret Somers Rich, Catherine Schwartz, George E. Thompson, Connie Winters, Darren Young, Dee Beard Dean, John Beard, and Ken Wallin. Phone for reservations:704/367-9463. Contact: Elizabeth Davis at 336/971-8515 or at (www.artisfineart.com).

Freedom Park Indoor Pavilion, 2435 Cumberland Ave., Dilworth area off of East Blvd., Charlotte. Nov. 22, 10am-4pm - "Holiday Art Show ­ Artists at the Pavilion". For the artful giver Artists at the Pavilion returns with 20 Charlotte area, gallery represented artists featuring paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, wood, garden art, prints and gourmet chocolates. For more information call 704-364-0961.

Concord - Harrisburg

Original Art, 21 Union Street South, upstairs from the Cabarrus Creamery in downtown Concord. Ongoing - Featuring fine art offerings by local and regional artists including oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel paintings, stained glass, pottery and fine crafts. We also teach ongoing classes and workshops in drawing, painting, and crafts by local and national artists including: Diane Overcash, Anita Ammerman, Mary Karriker, Kirk Argo, Theresa Clark, R. Wayne Wrights, Joyce Orphanoudakis, Barbara Morris, Gloria Lowery, Theron Ross, Richard Kerns, Steve Mitchem, Warren Foil, Vicky Gulledge, Gerald Zapka, Andrea Cunningham, Robert Strait, Lisa Sedergren, Angela Lockavitch, Don Moore, Don Cheek, Betsy Hampton, Jorge Nunez, Betty Privette, Kathryn Fry, Stacy Bottoms, Nancy Knight, Ken Hilberry, Mike Callaham, and Paul J Gibson.. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10am-10pm. Contact: 704/784-1549 or e-mail at (dianelovesart@vnet.net).

J Martin Tomlin Gallery, at 21 Union Street, (ground floor), Concord. Ongoing - Featuring watercolors & prints by local artists a well as pottery by Carol Weston and turned wooden bowls and spoons by Stephen Martin, also local craftsmen. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 10am-6pm & Fri.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Contact: 704/455-2020 or at (www.jmtomlingalleries.com).

J. Martin Tomlin Galleries, 316 Hillcrest Dr., 5 mile north of UNCC, Harrisburg. Ongoing - Featuring exhibitions of works by Tomlin and other area artists and potters. Also offering art classes. The current work in progress is a mural on stretched canvases picturing historic buildings in Harrisburg. Hours: by appt. only. Contact: 704/455-2020 or at (www.jmtomlingalleries@geocities.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

Craven Allen Gallery, 1106 1/2 Broad St., Durham. Through Nov. 1 - "New Work: Encaustic Paintings by Peg Bachenheimer" and "Sticks & Stones: Stoneware by Ronan Peterson". Nov. 15 - Jan. 3 - "New Paintings by Paul Hrusovsky" and "Large Pit Fired Pots by Jim Lux". 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. Through Nov. 14 - Featuring recent paintings, monoprints, etchings by John Beerman. 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

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 Blue Diamond Gallery, 604 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Ongoing - The Blue Diamond Gallery hosts new exhibits monthly with international, national and regional talent as well as a permanent exhibit by NC artist Tony Forrest. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Open until 9pm the first Friday of every month. Contact: 336/510-7509 or visit (www.thebluediamondgallery.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.themarshallgallery.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.

Winterfire Craft Gallery, 226, S. Elm Street, Greensboro. 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. Contact: 336/274-4886.

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

Hendersonville - Flat Rock

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. Through Nov. 20 - "Five Year Anniversary Show," featuring new original acrylic paintings by well-known regional artist, Alan McCarter. 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).

Red Step Artworks, 142 3rd Ave. W, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Featuring works by local and regional artists, including handcrafted pottery, jewelry, folk art, fiber arts, and paintings, including works by owners Andrew Stephenson and Kelli Redmond. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm & Sun. 1-5pm. Contact: 828/697-1447 or at (www.redstepartworks.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).

Turpin Fine Art Gallery, 511 N. Main, Hendersonville. Ongoing - Ooffers some of the finest art that the world has to offer. Our selection includes giclée canvases and original art, including works by Howard Terpning. Steve Hanks, Bonnie Marris, Charles White, Pino, Robert Bateman, John Farnsworth, Bev Doolittle, Ken Auster and Ronnie Turpin. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 828/692-8909 ot at (http://web.mac.com/ronturpin/Site/Welcome.html).

WICKWIRE fine art/folk art ". . .where the heart finds art", 330 & 329 North Main Street, Historic Downtown 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. The gallery is celebrating this year - 10 years of serving its clients. Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun. 1-4pm; First Friday of the Month until 8pm and extended hours Fri. evenings through Dec. 21. Contact: 828/692-6222 or at (www.wickwireartgallery.com).

William Gordon Gallery, 321 N Main St., Hendersonville. Through Nov. 25 - "A Show of Abstraction". Showcasing local artists who's talents resemble the expression of their predecessors; de Kooning, Rothko, Frankenthaler and Klee. Ongoing - We are the new, edgy working studio/gallery in town featuring original figure work, prints and photography of owner William Gordon as well as large scale oils by Hungarian artist, Laszlo Hamori; the work of well known Abstract Expressionist, Don Localio; and most recently a very exciting, newly uncovered collection of figure drawings by William Graham. Our gallery also represents several other local artists working in oils, fibers, photography and clay and a few other surprises. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 1-4pm. Contact: 828/693-3456 or at (www.williamgordongallery.com).

Hickory

Gallery Z, 214 Union Square, Hickory. Ongoing - Featuring works by Michael Bock, Andrew Thomason and Allison Beach. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 11am-6pm. Contact: 828/381-2252 or 828/320-0255 or e-mail at (gallery_z@hotmail.com).

The Maté Studio, 487 B 26th Avenue NE, in Abingdon Glen Village, Hickory. Ongoing - Fine art executed in pastels, watercolor,acrylics by husband-wife team of Jacquelyn and Thomas Maté. Studio in its 18th year offers private and group art classes for ages 4 through adults. Commissions of home, garden, and pet portraits a unique specialty. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. Contact: 828/324-4355 or (thomasmate@hotmail.com).

ALTERNATE ART SPACES - Hickory
Right Up Your Alley Gallery, 246-F Trade Alley/Union Square, Hickory. Ongoing - Featuring art by Derfla, Tim W. Tobey, Richard Sinclair, Rosanne Pritchett, Eric Bruton and Walter Boyer. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11am-6pm & Sat., 10am-3pm. Contact: 828/304-4834 or at (www.cdxmixedmedia.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

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Suite 1-D, Hillsborough. Through Nov. 15 - "Three Visions," featuring paintings by Chris Graebner and Ellie Reinhold and blown glass by Pringle Teetor. Nov. 28 - Dec. 31 - "Art for the Holidays," featuring new work by the gallery's member artists. Ongoing - Featuring fine arts and crafts by the gallery's member artists - including paintings, sculpture, clay works, turned wood, fused glass, blown glass, fiber arts and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11am-6pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; & Sun. 1-4pm. Contact: 919/732-5001 or at (www.hillsboroughgallery.com).

Kannapolis

Green Door Gallery, 221 West A Street, Cannon Village, Kannapolis. Ongoing - Featuring the original works of Ken Hillberry in watercolor, acrylic, monotypes and mixed media. Other local, regional, and global artisans are regularly featured in the gallery, including paintings, prints, sculpture, pottery, fiber, glass design, functional wood design, and photography. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Contact: 704/932-0099.

King

The Art Gallery Exhibit by Dragonfly Productions, Inc., 118 E. Dalton Rd., King. Ongoing - Featuring works by NC artists as well as unique art from the Ukraine, California, New York, Georgia and more. Artists include Scott Burdick, Susan Lyon, Oleg Bezyuk, Sergey Grechanyuk, Pencie B. Cardwell, Nichloas Faraci, Cindy & Dick Inman, Teresa Marie Rapp, Carolyn Chaperon, Sharon Baker, Desi Faraci Leavitt (owner), John Wax, Vasilij Belikov, Marques Vickers and Henry Lee Grider. A fine blend of impressionism, abstract, florals, landscapes, wildlife, marine life, Native Amercan themes and more. Hours: Thur. & Fri., 11am-6pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; and Sun.- Wed. by appt. Contact: 1-800-948-3906 or at (www.dragonflyproductionsinc.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).

Lillington

Morgan Galleries, 19 W. Front Street, Lillington. Ongoing - Featuring works by Thomas Kinkade. Hours: . Contact: 910/893-2923 or at (www.morgangalleries.com).

Linville Falls

Bill Brown

Anvil Arts Studio, Hwy. 221, Linville Falls. Ongoing - Featuring hand-forged sculptures by artist and craftsman, Bill Brown. Brown prefers to create individual works of art that speak from his life and experiences to touch the lives of others. 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).

Mebane

Yesterday and Today Frame Shop - Art Gallery, 100 West Clay St., Mebane. Ongoing - Offering a continual display of work from local artists, currently displaying work from: Alan Skonieczny, Kim Harless, Freeman Beard, Diane Murray, Kim Knight, and Lee Rogers. Including works in stained glass, watercolor, photography, and computer generated images. Ongoing gallery space available for rent. Hours: Tue.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sat., 10am-4pm.Contact: 919/304-9795 or at (www.yesterdayandtodayframeshop.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, LLC, 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: Tue.-Sat., 10am-7pm 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. Nov. 21 - Dec. 31 - "Contemporary North Carolina Printmakers," featuring works by Merrill Shatzman, Donald Furst, Joseph Cave, John Gall, Nathaniel Hester, Wayne Taylor, Susan Baehmann and Katherine McGinn. 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. Nov. 14 - Dec. 31 - "Holiday Showcase," featuring fine art and craft from our gallery artists that is perfect for gift giving.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).

John Paul Strain
William S. Phillips

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).

Laura Lacambra Shubert

Gallery C, Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3532 Wade Avenue, Raleigh. Main Gallery, Through Nov. 15 - "Laura Lacambra Shubert: Recent Works". 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).

Raleigh Contemporary Gallery, 323 Blake Street, Moore Square Art District, Raleigh. Ongoing - Featuring works by local, regional, and national artists. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11am-4pm. Contact: 919/828-6500 or e-mail at (RCGallery@mindspring.com).

Sally Huss Gallery, 309 Blake Street, Moore Square Art District, Raleigh. Ongoing - An upbeat gallery featuring the bright and happy designs and writings of California artist Sally Huss. Hours: Mon., Tue., Thur. & Fri., 11am-5pm; Wed., 11am-3pm & Sat., 10am to 6pm. Contact: 919/833-0809.

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 ).

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).

Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409 - 413 N. Lee St., Salisbury. Ongoing - Featuring works by Jimmy Lee Alston, Carol Dunkley, Sharon Forthofer, Norma Velásquez-Frink, Annette Ragone Hall, Patt Legg, and Marietta Foster Smith. Each of the Rail Walk 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 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. Hours: Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Contact: 704/798-9400 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

Historic Luck's Cannery, on NC 705, Pottery Highway, located a half mile south of the traffic light in Seagrove. Nov. 22 - 23, 2008 - "Celebration of Seagrove Potters," first annual pottery festival featuring the potters from the Seagrove area. Admission: Yes. Hours: Nov. 22, 9am-6pm & Nov. 23, 10am-4pm. Contact: (www.CelebrationOfSeagrovePotters.com).

There are over 100 pottery studios and galleries in the greater Seagrove area - way too many for us to list here. For this unique situation we recommend that you contact the Seagrove Area Potter's Association (SAPA) by visiting their website at (www.discoverseagrove.com). There you can get the best info about potters and pottery galleries in this area.

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.shoppecharlotte.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. Through Nov. 14 - "Colorscapes," featuring landscapes captured in photography by David Watson, landscapes in silk by Dianne Postniek, and landscape paintings by Lee Holroyd. 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).
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).
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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.

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