The musical bridge: Appalachian Road Show to play Smoky Mountains Bluegrass Festival
Smoky Mountain News By Garret K. Woodward October 22, 2025 Last month, at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award show in Chattanooga, Appalachian Road Show took the stage to perform “Della Jane’s Heart” in front of every big star currently within the “high, lonesome sound.” ARS was up for the most coveted honor of […]
Explore the role of shape and form in art in new gallery exhibit
The Mountaineer June 4, 2025 A new Haywood County Arts Council exhibit titled “Form” explores how artists use shape, volume and physical presence to express ideas across a variety of mediums, on display at the Haywood Handmade Gallery in downtown Waynesville this month. From sculpture and ceramics to painting and photography, “Form” highlights how artists […]
Hop on the Quilt Trail bus: take a tour of Haywood’s colorful history through quilt blocks
The Mountaineer By Andrew Marshall April 25, 2025 You’ve probably seen the large wooden quilt block patterns hanging on buildings all over the county, probably most often as you drive by at 40 miles per hour. But the blocks are worth a closer look, something you’ll be able to do in style on Saturday, May […]
Celebrated Black artist featured in new Arts Council exhibit
The Mountaineer March 5, 2025 The Haywood County Arts Council will host an opening reception for a specially curated exhibit featuring the works of celebrated artist and author Ann Miller Woodford from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Haywood Handmade Gallery in downtown Waynesville. The exhibit opening will be a celebration of artistry, history and […]