January 29 – March 3: Cool
Exhibit Dates: January 29 – March 3
Opening Reception: Friday, January 31 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: In conjunction with HCAC’s Cool Jazz concert, the 2025 inaugural exhibit is centered around the concept of “Cool.” This broad theme allows for the exploration of everything from cool temperatures to cool colors.
January 30 to February 2, 2025 Ice Fest Weekend in Haywood County, NC
All are invited to an enchanting winter wonderland at the expanding Ice Fest Weekend in Haywood County, NC, from January 30 to February 2, 2025! This year, the event extends to four days, featuring a newly added Cool Jazz concert at HART Theatre and a 21+ Chill Zone at the Downtown Waynesville Ice Stroll, promising an even more magical experience.
The festivities include mesmerizing live ice carving demonstrations, thrilling ice games, and a variety of vendors at the Maggie Valley Ice Festival. Highlights also include the Penguins in the Pool race and ice skating rink in Canton, the Frosty 5K in Clyde, the Cataloochee Ski Torch Run, and an Interactive Ice Fest Map to guide guests to all the events and showcase the best dining and shopping spots with ice fest themed-specials.
Bundle up and prepare for an unforgettable getaway that will warm your heart—don’t miss out on the coolest party of the year!
Thursday, January 30 at 7:30 pm Festival Cool Jazz Concert at HART Theatre, 250 Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC 28786
- Youth Art Show and refreshments from 7 – 7:30 pm
- The show begins at 7:30 pm
Thursday, February 20 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, February 21 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
March 5 – April 7: An African American Art Expedition: Faces and Places
Exhibit Dates: March 5 – April 7
Opening Reception: Friday, March 7 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: Ann Miller Woodford is a versatile professional artist with decades of experience, dedicated to celebrating and revealing the untold life experiences of African Americans and rural people in far western North Carolina through her artworks. She uncovers the hidden life stories of some of the descendants of formerly enslaved African Americans as she works to dispel old stereotypes.
Learn more about the artist, Ann Miller Woodford HERE!
Thursday, March 20 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, March 21 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
April 9 – June 2: Quilted Expressions: A Celebration of Block-Based Art
Exhibit Dates: April 9 – June 2
Opening Reception: Friday, April 11 from 5 -8 pm
Exhibit Description: A Celebration of Block-based Art: What makes a quilt? This exhibit challenges traditional notions of quilts and pushes boundaries to redefine what a quilt can be. Artists working in ALL mediums are encouraged to participate! All pieces are limited to 12×12 inches maximum.
Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, April 18 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Thursday, May 1 – Saturday, May 3 Appalachian Heritage Festival
More information is forthcoming.
First 2025 Art After Dark, Friday, May 2 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, May 22 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, May 23 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
June 4 – July 28: Form
Exhibit Dates: June 4 – July 28
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, June 6 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Form is a fundamental art principle that refers to the physical nature of an object or how an artist represents a three-dimensional object in a two-dimensional space.
Art After Dark, Friday, June 6 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, June 20 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Art After Dark, Friday, July 4 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, July 17 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, July 18 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
July 30 – Sept. 1: Chiaroscuro
Exhibit Dates: July 30 – Sept. 1
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, August 1 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Chiaroscuro is a term that traditionally refers to using light and shadow to create the illusion of light coming from a specific source. It involves playing with extreme light and dark areas to add depth and drama to a piece of art.
Art After Dark, Friday, August 1 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, August 21 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, August 22 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
September 3 – October 27: Layers
Exhibit Dates: September 3 – October 27
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, September 5 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Art is all about layers – layers of ink in a relief print, layers of batting and fabric in a quilt, and background layering in an oil painting. This exhibit is all about celebrating the different layers of mediums that artists use to create their masterpieces.
Art After Dark, Friday, September 5 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, September 18 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, September 19 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Art After Dark, Friday, October 3 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, October 16 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, October 17 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Oct. 29 – End of Year: Small Works 2025
Exhibit Dates: October 29 – End of Year
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, November 7 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our annual exhibit and community-favorite, Small Works! This exhibit showcases artwork, 12×12 inches or smaller, and ornaments perfect for spreading the joy of creativity through gift-giving!
Art After Dark, Friday, November 7 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, November 20 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, November 21 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
Art After Dark, Friday, December 5 from 6 – 9 pm: Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Thursday, December 18 at 5:30 pm HCAC’s Kids Art Club’s mission is to ignite and nurture creativity in the youth of Haywood County! Art is a fantastic outlet for problem-solving and self-expression. Join us for a variety of classes, each exploring a unique medium and topic. Kid’s Art Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. Pay per class and let your child’s imagination run wild!
Friday, December 19 at 9 am Artist Morning Meetup is an opportunity to meet fellow artists, share works in progress, or even work on pieces together! We meet every third Friday in the Board Room at Folkmoot USA from 9 – 10:30 am. Open to ALL ARTISTS, HCAC members, and non-members! Bring your artist friends!
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