Experience fine art works and master crafts while interacting with some of the most talented artists of the region this Saturday during Tour de Art!
Pack a a lunch and make a day of it or just pop in for one or two galleries as you enjoy the tour, which is in its eighth season in the High Country and is held every fourth Saturday between June and November this year.
Grab your pals, pile in the car and look for the yellow signs as you find each gallery.
On the tour this year:
Alta Vista Gallery
In its 26th year, this gallery is on the National Register of Historic Places and features fine art and crafts in all media by more than 200 artists. Large selection of local mountain landscapes. Located between Mast Farm Inn and Mast Store Annex on Broadstone Road in Valle Crucis.
2839 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis
828-963-5247
altavistagallery.com
Carlton Gallery
Celebrating 34 years exhibiting spirited collections of paintings, sculpture, glass, wood, clay, fiber and jewelry. Featuring locally and reigonally renowned artists including Kevin Beg, Egi Antonaccio, Andrew Braitman, Lisa Boardwine, Mike Grady, Kate Worm, Freeman Beard and Tonya Bottomley. Workshops by gallery artists.
10360 N.C. Highway 105 S, Banner Elk
828-963-4288
carltonartgallery.com
Patti Connor-Greene: Linville River Pottery
Clay studio and gallery. Kickwheel demos by Patti Connor-Greene. Handmade stoneware and porcelain teapots, bowls, vases, mugs and jewelry. Fabric art and felting by Virginia Greene.
2180 Goose Hollow Road, Pineola
828-387-1944
linvilleriverpottery.com
Sally Nooney Gallery
Gallery and studio of this multimedia artist. Original paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic. Fun, functional sculpture art glass. One-of-a-kind jewelry. Commissions invited. Located midway between Valle Crucis and Banner Elk
7137 N.C. Highway 194 S, Banner Elk
828-963-7347
sallynooney.com
Shops at Mill Ridge
Visit the working studios of Cindy Michaud and Maggie Black and watch how art comes alive. From small to large sizes, Cindy’s oil paintings capture the beauty of the High Country.Maggie’s functional stoneware recalls the mountains themselves. A wide range of original pieces to be used and enjoyed for many years.
112 Clubhouse Drive, Foscoe
828-773-2459
cindymichaud.com
maggieblackpottery.com
Studio of Mike Hill and Art Purveyors World HQ
Check out Mike’s latest political cartoons, paintings and graphic design. Since 1989, offering fine art publishing, creative services, giclee prints, art-o-mat, the best frame shop ever and a full line of paint, brushes, paper and fine art supplies.
artpurveyors.com