Art for good: Haywood artist’s mountain mugs are a holiday must-have
The Mountaineer By Andrew Marshall December 14, 2024 Readers looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer could do worse than visiting the Haywood Arts Council’s Main Street storefront. There, procrastinating holiday shoppers will find the perfect gift — mugs emblazoned with a watercolor illustration of the mountains that surround Waynesville. The mugs are a collaboration between […]
A mapmaker’s journey: turning the landscape into art
The Mountaineer By Andrew Marshall December 14, 2024 Haywood County has the highest elevation and more 6,000 foot peaks than any county in the Eastern U.S. — but Artist Ken Czarnomski wasn’t daunted by those superlatives. He’d set his sights on creating an illustrated map of the ridge line encircling Waynesville, and he had one […]
Bask in songs of the season with Haywood Choral Society
The Mountaineer December 7, 2024 The Haywood Choral Society will perform a free holiday concert, “Warmth and Wonder”, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. The concert repertoire features exquisite music of both sacred and secular genres to playful and familiar tunes. Notable composers of the concert music range […]
Chic fashion “show and tell” luncheon to benefit Haywood Arts Council
The Mountaineer September 17, 2024 Pick up fashion tips and the latest styles during the Fashion for the Arts Fundraiser from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Waynesville Inn and Golf Club. The event was organized by Ann Walsh, the owner of Ava & Arden Boutique on Main Street in downtown […]
Haywood County Studio Tour
Smoky Mountain News September 11, 2024 Presented by the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC), the annual Haywood County Studio Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. A free, self-guided event showcasing the region’s talented artists, this unique event offers art […]
Take a stroll in downtown Waynesville for Art after Dark “art party”
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 Haywood County Arts Council, which […]
Junior Appalachian Musicians connects youth with mountain music traditions
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 like the banjo, fiddle, and […]
Experience ‘Textures’ at Haywood Arts
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 promises to have something for […]
Dabble in skateboard graphics or caricature drawing
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 summer. Skateboard Deck Design Join […]
Haywood Arts Council leader to advocate for arts funding in Raleigh
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 N.C.’s annual Conference of Arts […]
Give kids an artistic outlet with new Kids Art Club
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 about creating something beautiful. It’s […]
Arts Funding at NC’s Annual Conference of Arts and Action
Positively Haywood May 2024 See full article here, page 11:
