2024
April 10 – June 2: Wings
Exhibit Dates: April 10 – June 2
Exhibit Description: Wings are used by animals and in man-made vehicles. They provide lift and propulsion through the air. Artists let their creativity take flight in an exhibit to dazzle and delight us!
Opening Reception: Friday, April 12 from 5 – 8 pm
· Artist Demonstration by Julie Bagamary, Fabric Art Miniature Landscapes
· Light refreshments
Thank You to Our Wings Exhibit Sponsor:
Friday, April 26 from 9 am – 1 pm: Creation Class: Beginner Oils: Saturation of Color
Class Description: Saturation defines the brilliance and intensity of a color. As things move closer to us, our eyes begin to see more color in the objects. The Blue Ridge Mountain range is a perfect example of this. Students will learn how to see changes in saturated colors and mix them in “strings” on the palette. A color string is a group of premixed piles of paints with different tonal values.
Duration: 4 hours
Time & Date: Friday, April 26 from 9 am – 1 pm
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Class Cost: $85.00, All materials provided
For ages 16+
Pigeon Community Cinco de Mayo Party
Friday, May 3 from 5 – 9 pm: Get ready to kick off the Cinco de Mayo festivities at the Pigeon Community Multicultural Development Center’s (PCMDC) annual fiesta at PCMCDC, located at 450 Pigeon Street, Waynesville.
Join us for an evening filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and exciting activities. This outdoor celebration promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees. Highlights of the event include:
Live Music: Dance the night away to the beats of the talented DJ Avenger spinning Latin tunes throughout the evening.
Raffle Prize: Purchase a $10 ticket for entry, which automatically enters you into a raffle to win a group of gift certificates to local Mexican restaurants in Haywood County. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in the flavors of authentic cuisine!
Tantalizing Food and Drinks: Indulge in mouthwatering tacos, Mexican Street corn, churros, and other delectable treats for sale at the event. Quench your thirst with refreshing margaritas and ice-cold beer also available for purchase, exclusively for guests aged 21 and up.
Entertainment: Capture fun memories with friends at the photo booth, outdoor games, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of this community gathering.
For more information about the Cinco de Mayo fiesta, please contact Tausha Forney at 828-452-7232 or pcmdchaywood@gmail.com .
Saturday, May 4 starting at 3 pm in the Tuscola High School Auditorium:
Order Group Time:
3:00 pm Waynesville Middle School
3:30 pm Asheville Middle School
4:00 pm Swain High School
4:30 pm North Buncombe High School
5:00 pm Asheville High School
5:30 pm All-Star Combo
6:00 pm Break
6:45 pm Tuscola High School
7:15 pm Fort Jackson Army Jazz Band
8:00 pm Blue Ridge Big Band
Tuesday, May 7 from 10 am – 12 pm: Fabric Art Miniature Landscape
Class Objectives: Let’s play in my fabric bin and create an original 4″ x 6″ Textile Art Miniature Landscape. We will explore design, color placement, basic embroidery, using fusible web, and writing on fabric. It is the perfect size to frame for yourself or gift to a friend.
Class Description: You will play in my fabric bin and create an original 4″ x 6″ Textile Art Miniature Landscape. We will explore design, color placement, basic embroidery, using fusible web, and writing on fabric. It is the perfect size to frame for yourself or gift to a friend.
Duration: 2 hours
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Class Cost: $50.00
For ages 16+
Thursday, May 9 at 6 pm: Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series: Ann Miller Woodford interprets the history and culture of WNC African Americans who deserve to be recognized, with passion, determination, and natural curiosity through visual storytelling.
Thursdays, May 16, 23, 30, and June 6 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm: Art Journaling
Class Description: Art Journaling is beneficial to artists, hobbyists, or anyone, who wants to be creative. An art journal is a form of visual record keeping of thoughts, memories, and emotions. It can also be used to develop and play with various techniques and experimental mark-making. Journaling can help generate new ideas and methods as well as serve as a creative outlet. In this course, students will develop their own art journal and together, we will explore mixed media techniques to establish an art journaling practice of experimentation and visual record-keeping. No artmaking experience is required!
Upon completion, students will be able to continue their art journals by creating a visual record of thoughts and experimenting with various mixed media techniques including collage, drawing, painting, surface design, printmaking, and more.
For ages 16+
Class registration is non-refundable. Please make sure you are able to attend before registering!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Class Cost: $125.00 for all four sessions!
For ages 16+
Saturday, May 18 from 10 am – 12:30 pm: Wabi-Sabi Hand Sewing
Class Objectives: We will create a hand-sewn, one-of-a-kind tea mat (or a set of coasters) in the rustic Japanese “wabi-sabi” style, using naturally-dyed organic fabric & thread.
Class Description: In this 2.5-hour workshop, we will learn about the “wabi-sabi” philosophy and put it into practice by making a tea mat (or 4 coasters) out of organic, naturally-dyed fabrics. The focus will be on slow, intentional stitching, while letting go of perfectionism and expectation.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Building B, Waynesville, NC 28786
Class Cost: $50.00
For ages 16+
June 5 – 30: Pets
Exhibit Dates: June 5 – 30
Exhibit Description: Pets offer companionship and love and can improve our health and well-being. They can bring immense joy and support into our lives. We honor our pet companions in this summer exhibit!
Thursday, June 13 at 6 pm: Pigeon Community Conversations with StorytellersSeries: DeWayne Barton is a social entrepreneur, a veteran, and a visual and performing artist who uses creative expression and experience to help protect, promote, and expand the dreams and goals of neighborhoods in the Affrilachian region.
July 3 – Sept. 1: Textures
Exhibit Dates: June 5 – 30
Exhibit Description: Whether we can feel or see them, they are everywhere in our daily lives. They range from the fabric of our clothing to the surfaces of our walls. In art, texture plays a vital role in emphasizing certain aspects of a piece. Explore all the textured pieces in this exhibit!
Thursday, July 11 at 6 pm: Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series: Marsha Almodovar is a mixed-medium painter and uses her art to highlight social justice issues. Marsha was awarded the 2023 Tzedek Impact Social Justice award. She recently published illustrated and authored a Spanish-language children’s book, Mucho Mucho.
Friday, July 19 from 9 – 10 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends! This is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together!
Times Square Bagel, downstairs gathering room: 176 N Main St Waynesville
Thank you to our Host:
Thursday, August 8 at 6 pm: Pigeon Community Conversations with Storytellers Series: Annette Saunook Clapsaddle is an enrolled citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Her debut novel, Even As We Breathe, was a finalist for the Weatherford Award and named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. In 2021, it received the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award.
September 4 – October 27: Kaleidoscope: An Exploration of Color & Shapes
Exhibit Dates: September 4 – October 27
Exhibit Description: The kaleidoscope offers an endless array of colors, shapes, and amusement for all ages. This exhibit provides visual stimulation through pattern recognition and color, inspiring artists to explore the world of shapes and colors.
Saturday, October 12, 2023, 11 am – 6 pm, The Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival: Held at the beautiful Maggie Valley Festival Grounds during the 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 experience. The festival includes award-winning bluegrass bands, vendors, raffles, artist member demonstrations and artwork, a child and adult playground, and local drinks and food.
Oct. 30 – End of Year: Small Works 2024
Exhibit Dates: October 30 – End of Year
Exhibit Description: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our annual exhibit, Small Works remains a community favorite! This exhibit features work that is 12 x 12 inches or smaller and ornaments to encourage giving the gift of creative spirit.
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