March 4, from 11 am - 12 pm: Lauren Krukowski Artist Talk
Western Carolina University, Bardo Arts Center: 199 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Lauren Krukowski will give a lecture about their artwork.
Lauren Krukowski earned an MFA in printmaking and papermaking from the University of Iowa in 2024 and a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. Previous awards and artist residencies have supported her work and research, including the West Bay View Foundation Fellowship at Dieu Donné (2024-25); Time and Space Residency at Peninsula School of Art (2025); Stanley Award for International Research Fellowship (2022), Print Workshop Residency at David Krut Workshop (2022), Guttenberg Arts’ Space and Time Artist Residency (2020), and the Jerome Foundation Emerging Artist Fellowship Residency at Anderson Center (2016). Recent exhibitions include “Tacit Knowledge” at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts and “And, And, And” at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Project Art Gallery.
Image provided by the artist, courtesy of Dieu Donné.
March 4, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Junk Journaling Club
Join our Junk Journaling Club! Unwind as you cut, collage, and create using a variety of mixed media techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a creative outlet, this is the perfect place to relax, experiment, and connect with fellow makers.
Junk Journaling Club is free and open to all artists.
Time & Date: Every first and third Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
Donations are welcome! Bring your journal and supplies!
March 4 - April 13: Little Hands, Big Imagination
Exhibit Dates: March 4 – April 13
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6 from 5 – 8 pm
Exhibit Description: Join us for a joyful exhibit of large-scale collaborative artwork created by elementary students across Haywood County. Each school contributes one piece, made with many little hands and big imagination. All works will be auctioned off to support each school’s art program. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we’re also partnering with the Friends of the Library for a children’s book exchange, so bring a book and take a new story home!
March 18, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Junk Journaling Club
Join our Junk Journaling Club! Unwind as you cut, collage, and create using a variety of mixed media techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking for a creative outlet, this is the perfect place to relax, experiment, and connect with fellow makers.
Junk Journaling Club is free and open to all artists.
Time & Date: Every first and third Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
Donations are welcome! Bring your journal and supplies!
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
April 16, from 12 - 1 pm: Rush Baker IV Artist Talk
Western Carolina University, Bardo Arts Center: 199 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Rush Baker IV will give a lecture about their artwork.
https://www.rushbakerstudio.com/
Rush Baker IV (American, b. 1987, Washington, DC) (he/him) embraces uncertainty in his painting practice, exploring the tension between destruction and reconstruction, using abstraction as a strategy to alter preconceived ideas. Baker has exhibited nationally and internationally, with solo shows at Future Gallery (Berlin), Scaramouche Gallery (New York City), and HEMPHILL Artworks (Washington, DC), among others. He holds a BFA from The Cooper Union, where he received the Jack Stewart Memorial Prize for Excellence in Painting, and an MFA from Yale University, where he was awarded the Elizabeth Canfield Hicks Award. In 2023, he was a Trawick Prize finalist and an Artsy Foundations Prize finalist in 2024. Baker was a 2024/2025 Grant Wood Art Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor in Art at the University of Iowa.
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
April 22, from 12 - 1 pm: Colby Caldwell Artist Talk
Western Carolina University, Bardo Arts Center: 199 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Visiting artist-in-residence for 2025/2026 Colby Caldwell, will give a closing lecture about his artwork and work with the School of Art and Design this year.
https://colbycaldwell.com/
Colby Caldwell (American, born 1965), once a student of history, has tested virtually every avenue of the personal uses of photography as an instrument of memory. over & under, his most recent solo show, opened at HEMPHILL in Washington, DC in May of 2022. A review in the Washington Post commented, “Caldwell communes with the forest as he denatures it, conveying the threat to the natural world in partly mangled images.” His work is featured in the newly published, “The Art of the State” book that surveys contemporary art in his home state of North Carolina. Currently, Colby is working on a site-specific installation at the North Carolina Museum of Art, which will open to the public in summer of 2025. Colby was a tenured Professor of Art at St. Mary’s College of Maryland from 2002-2013. He moved to Asheville, NC in 2013. In 2015, he co-founded REVOLVE (which is celebrating its 10th year) an art hub that hosts and encourages trans-media work. Colby also is a founding member of Photo+.
April 17 - June 1: Weird & Wacky
Exhibit Dates: April 17 – June 1
Opening Reception: Friday, April 17 from 5 – 8 pm
Exhibit Description: Step into the unexpected with Weird & Wacky, an exhibition that celebrates the unusual, the quirky, and the delightfully strange. From curious characters to imaginative scenes, each work challenges the ordinary and invites viewers to explore the fun, fantastical, and sometimes bizarre sides of creativity. Expect the unexpected and embrace the wonderfully weird!
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
June 3 - August 3: Threads
Exhibit Dates: June 3 – August 3
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, June 5 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Threads celebrates the beauty, creativity, and versatility of fiber art. From traditional weaving and embroidery to contemporary works inspired by textiles, this exhibition showcases how fibers, threads, and fabric inspire artistic expression. Each piece highlights texture, pattern, and the intricate craft that transforms simple materials into compelling art.
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, June 18, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, July 16, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
August 5 - 31: Don’t Be Square: Art Beyond Right Angles
Exhibit Dates: August 5 – 31
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, August 1 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Invites artists and viewers alike to think outside the box—literally! This exhibit celebrates creativity on canvas with a twist: not a single right angle in sight. From curves and circles to wild, unexpected edges, each piece challenges the traditional square or rectangular frame. Discover how artists bend, shape, and reshape the boundaries of canvas art in this joyful exploration of form and imagination.
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
September 2 - November 2: Go with the Flow
Exhibit Dates: September 2 – November 2
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, September 4 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: Go with the Flow celebrates the beauty, power, and importance of Haywood County’s waterways. In partnership with Haywood Waterways, this exhibition invites artists to create works inspired by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water—both literally and metaphorically. From flowing currents to reflections on life’s journeys, the show highlights how waterways inspire creativity while raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve our local watershed.
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, September 17, from 5:30-7:00pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20, Haywood County Studio Tour:
Join us for the annual Haywood County Studio Tour—a free, self-guided event that invites you into the creative spaces of local artists across the county. Over the course of two days, explore a wide variety of studios tucked into both urban corners and scenic rural settings. Meet the artists, watch live demonstrations, and discover unique artwork available for purchase.
Whether you’re an art lover, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a creative weekend adventure, this tour offers something special for everyone!
Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, noon – 5 pm
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, October 15, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
November 4 - End of Year: Small Works 2026
Exhibit Dates: November 4 – End of Year
Opening Reception & Art After Dark: Friday, November 6 from 6 – 9 pm
Art After Dark: December 4 from 6 – 9 pm
Exhibit Description: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Our annual, community-favorite Small Works exhibit celebrates creativity in a compact form. Featuring artwork 12×12 inches or smaller, as well as handcrafted ornaments, this show is perfect for gift-giving or adding a little joy to your own collection. Celebrate the season and discover the big impact of small art!
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, November 19, from 5:30-7:00pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
Kid’s Art Club, Thursday, December 17, from 5:30-7:00pm:
Kid’s Art Club builds basic art skills and confidence by offering a broad range of art experiences. Each session is centered on a different project; hence, different materials and tools will be explored. The basic flow is an intro, exploration (30 min), group/team challenge (30 min), and cleanup. Anything we do, everyone can do (modified as necessary). Ages 8+
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!
Time & Date: Every third Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Class Location: Folkmoot Room A-11. 112 Virginia Ave. Waynesville, NC 28786
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