Featured artists

Explore the Enchanting World of Misty Kelischek and her Magical Realism Paintings

Misty Kelischek is renowned for her captivating artwork, featuring the unique presence of bubbles, within her self-styled "Magical Realism" genre.

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Artists 1 min read
Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Finding Inspiration in Fire and Form: Sarah Garrard's Evolution in Glass

Through Sarah Garrard's journey with glass, she finds magic in the process of creation, where every moment in the studio is an opportunity for alchemy...

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Artists 1 min read
Isabelle Klauder - A Statement of Femininity in Fabric and Florals

Klauder challenges conventional representations of femininity, weaving together societal expectations with botanical imagery.

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Vibrant Visions: Exploring the Artistry of Cynthia Llanes
Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Artists 2 min read
December Featured Artists: Explore the Breadth of Creativity

Artsville's Virtual Gallery Artist Spotlight Feature

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
October’s Featured Artists: Explore Art through Intricate Jewelry, Captivating Textiles, and Ethereal Paintings

Explore the creative journeys of three exceptional artists from WNC. Wendy Newman's transition from fashion and photography to mandala art, Elizabeth...

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Artsville’s First Virtual Gallery CoHort Launches!

Artsville's first cohort for their Virtual Gallery launches with nine artists in a wide variety of mediums. The experience offers more than exposure,...

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Blog 4 min read
So You Want to be a Real Artist?Appalachian State University Builds Creative Careers in the High Country

Appalachian State University's Art and Applied Design Programs are gems hidden in the North Carolina High Country.

Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Blog 3 min read
Retrospective: Penland Auction 2023

Revisiting Penland School of Craft's Benefit Auction 2023

Louise Glickman Louise Glickman
Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Accelerates Craftspeople’s Skills in WNC
Meredith McBride Meredith McBride
Julia Woodman Honored at this year’s Penland Auction

Julia Woodman will be the first Penland artist to be honored with the Lucy Morgan Award at the Lucy Morgan Leaders luncheon at the 38th Annual Penland...

Louise Glickman Louise Glickman