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The Mountaineer September 5, 2024 Join the “art party” of Art After Dark in downtown Waynesville, with galleries and shops open late, live music filling the air, and artists showcasing their talents from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. The monthly art stroll is presented by the

The Mountaineer August 27, 2024 Registration is now open for the upcoming season of the Junior Appalachian Musicians program, presented by The Haywood County Arts Council. This unique opportunity allows children in grades 4 through 8 to immerse themselves in the rich musical traditions of Appalachia, learning to play instruments

Smoky Mountain News July 3, 2024 The Haywood County Arts Council’s (HCAC) latest exhibit, “Textures,” will run through Sept. 1 at the HCAC gallery on Main Street in downtown Waynesville.  Showcasing a rich tapestry of artistic mediums including ceramics, woodwork, felt, mosaic, fabric, macrame, collage and more, this diversified exhibition

The Mountaineer May 30, 2024 Outside-the-box art classes — from designing skateboard deck graphics to delving into the whimsical world of caricatures — will be hosted by the Haywood County Arts Council in June. The classes are for ages 12+, and are conveniently timed just as school gets out for

The Mountaineer May 18, 2024 Tonya Harwood, executive director of the Haywood County Arts Council, will serve as county captain for Haywood County for Arts Day in Raleigh May 21-22. Harwood will be championing the cause of public funding and policy for the arts and arts education as part of

The Mountaineer May 10, 2024 Ignite and nurture children’s creativity with new monthly Kids Art Club for ages 8 and up hosted by the Haywood County Arts Council. The first class will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Folkmoot Center in Waynesville. “Art is not just

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Smoky Mountain News May 1, 2024 The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) will present the Haywood County Jazz Festival at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Tuscola High School in Waynesville.  Sponsored by the HCAC, this event will be an evening of musical celebration, showcasing the remarkable talents of area

The Mountaineer May 1, 2024 Calling all jazz music fans: enjoy the highly anticipated Haywood County Jazz Festival, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Tuscola High School. Presented by the Haywood County Arts Council, the Haywood County Jazz Festival serves as a platform to unite the community in

The Mountaineer April 16, 2024 Haywood Made, an evening celebrating art, music and dance of today’s Appalachia, will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at The 37 Venue in downtown Waynesville. Hosted by the Haywood County Arts Council, Haywood Made is a part of the Carolina Heritage Weekend,

The Mountaineer April 10, 2024 Come see creativity in flight at the Haywood County Arts Council’s (HCAC) newest exhibit, Wings, April 10 to June 2, with colored pencil, ink, ceramics, quilting, acrylic/oil painting and more on display. Wings are used by animals and in man-made vehicles. They provide lift and

The Mountaineer April 10, 2024 All things Appalachian will be celebrated in Haywood starting April 18 when Carolina Heritage Weekend opens. This multi-day event is being hosted by a collaboration of dining, creative and performing arts organizations — all shining a light on the heritage of Western North Carolina. The