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Ayosta Lossie

May

ᏓᎾᏕᏲᎲᏍᎩ ᎭᎸᏂᎪᎲᏍᏗᏍᎪ ᎠᏥᎳ Renewing the Fire Through Education: This specially curated exhibit, curated by Lori Reed, features work of Cherokee High School students and their teachers in celebration of the unveiling of the Cherokee inspired and designed mural on the HCAC’s building back wall facing Wall Street.

Exhibit Dates: May 3 – May 29, 2023

Opening Reception: May 5, 5-7 pm

  • Weaving Demonstration by Ayosta Lossie
  • Music by Jarrett Wildcat 
  • Wall Street Mural Unveiling
  • First Art After Dark

Thank you to our Marketing & Reception Sponsors:

Ilene Kay

June

Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital Presents: Light: Features work that uses light as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how light inspired their work.

Exhibit Dates: May 31 – July 3, 2023

Opening Reception: June 2, 5 – 8:30 pm 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

Tina and Her Pony

Indie Appalachian Folk Band Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville, North Carolina, USA in 2010.  Shortly thereafter, the band spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts.  Tina’s fresh full length release Marigolds (2023), is an album about the cyclical nature of change, and of death and rebirth as initiation.  It builds on a sturdy foundation, honed on their previous releases Champion (Echo Mountain Recording Studio 2017) and an eponymous debut (2012).  Tina & Her Pony’s signature sound has been refined over time with extensive touring spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, the UK and even Central America. In addition to familiar sweet vocal harmonies and smooth, thoughtfully crafted instrumentation on cello, tenor banjo, acoustic guitar and pedal steel, Marigolds dabbles in new directions, exploring hints of pop and soul, with the sounds of electric bass, jazz organ and synth.  Though originally founded as a duo by Tina Collins and Quetzal Jordan, these days the band is centered solely around the songwriting of front woman Tina Collins, a classically trained musician who first toured with her band Over Under Yonder, a five piece that played songs from Collins’ debut album Journey Onward (2009).  Collins composed the songs that appear on Journey Onward as she thru-hiked from Maine to Georgia on the Appalachian Trail.  When Over Under Yonder finished touring in 2010, the band reformed as Tina and Her Pony.  Collins’ songwriting incorporates complexities in harmony and arrangement that queer the American folk tradition.  Their unique sound draws inspiration from artists such as Gillian Welch, Sarah Jarosz and Watchhouse.

Bob Child

July

Water: Features work that uses water as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how water inspired their work.

Exhibit Dates: July 5 – July 31, 2023

Rick Hills

August

Dreams: Features work that uses dreams as its basis for expression. Artist statements will include how dreams inspired their work.

Exhibit Dates: August 2 – August 28, 2023

David Ballard

September

What’s New?: Features work that illustrates new techniques, materials, and themes HCAC artist members are pursuing. Artist statements will include a description of what is new and why the artist is experimenting with these new techniques. 

Exhibit Dates: August 30 – November 13, 2023

The Haywood Ramblers
Nu-Blue

Thursday, September 21, 4 – 7pm: Art in the Park at Sorrells Park, Canton: Join in the fun at the Mill Town Farmers Market! HCAC artist members will set up with a selection of their work with some artists demonstrating their craft. The Haywood Ramblers will lead a community jam from 4 – 5:30pm, so bring your instrument and get ready to play with the professionals! At 5:30pm, bring your chair, sit back, relax and rock out with North Carolina based Bluegrass Band Nu-Blue. The event is free, thanks to the Town of Canton, Cruso Endowment and the Haywood County TDA.

Iene Kay, Carol Roden, & Jan Kolenda artworks

Friday, September 22, 5:30 – 7pm: Meet the Makers, Location TBD, Maggie Valley: Meet the Makers is a small-scale mini-fundraiser where attendees meet the artist, participate in a craft, be entertained by an intimate musical performance, and participate in a facilitated interview with the artists. The featured artists are potter Jan Kolenda, jeweler Ilene Kay, and glass artist Carol Roden.  More information to come soon! This will be a ticketed event at $10 per ticket. Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door, and food and drink will be available for purchase. 

Laurey Faye Dean

Saturday, September 23, 10am – 4pm & Sunday, September 24, 12pm – 4pm: Studio Tour: The Haywood County Studio Tour is a two-day self-guided tour where hundreds of visitors are invited into artists’ studios to meet the artist, view demonstrations, and buy art. Studios are sprinkled throughout all of Haywood County bringing visitors to diverse locales both urban and rural.

Rose Hardesty

October

What’s New?: Features work that illustrates new techniques, materials, and themes HCAC artist members are pursuing. Artist statements will include a description of what is new and why the artist is experimenting with these new techniques. 

Exhibit Dates: August 30 – November 13, 2023

Saturday, October 28, 2023, 11 am – 6 pm, The Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival: Held at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds at the peak of leaf season. Our annual fundraiser, the festival brings all the Haywood County Arts Council’s programs, and artists together for a truly one-of-a-kind music-themed experience. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, music-themed vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and food.

Line-Up: 
  • 11 am: Community jam with the Haywood Ramblers. Bring your instrument and learn from the professionals!
  • 12 pm: The Blue Ridge Girls
  • 1 pm: Wildfire
  • 2:45 pm: Appalachian Road Show
  • 4:30 pm: Balsam Range
 
Tickets:
  • Early Bird, Available Now Through August 31, 2023: $45
  • Regular, Available September 1 Through October 28: $55
  • Add a rented folding chair to your ticket: $5, no fees except sales tax!
  • Youth Under the age of 12: FREE
  • Discounts for veterans and seniors are available, please contact info@haywoodarts.org
Jerry Stuart

November

What’s New?: Features work that illustrates new techniques, materials, and themes HCAC artist members are pursuing. Artist statements will include a description of what is new and why the artist is experimenting with these new techniques. 

Exhibit Dates: August 30 – November 13, 2023

Tina Honerkamp

December

Small Works: Features work that is 12 x 12 or smaller and ornaments to encourage giving the gift of creative spirit. Artists are encouraged to create work that is multicultural in nature.

Exhibit Dates: November 15 – December 31, 2023