Haywood County Jazz Festival
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 middle and high school jazz […]
Haywood County Jazz Festival celebrates local talent and great music
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 a shared appreciation for jazz […]
Celebrate art, music and dance at fun-filled Haywood Made evening
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, a four-day Haywood County art […]
Creativity takes flight at arts council
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 propulsion through the air. Artists […]
Appalachian heritage on full display for Carolina Heritage Weekend
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 series of four events April […]
Celebrate art, music and dance at fun-filled Haywood Made evening
The Mountaineer April 4, 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, a four-day Haywood County art […]
Explore the Haywood County Quilt Trail — and lend a hand to bring more quilt squares to life
The Mountaineer By Becky Johnson March 26, 2024 Have you noticed delightful painted quilt blocks adorning the facades of buildings and barns throughout Haywood County? More than 60 quilt blocks can be found along the Haywood County Quilt Trail. Each quilt block pattern tells a story of mountain history and culture tied to the location […]
High school student artwork sought for Haywood Arts Council showcase
The Mountaineer March 20, 2024 Calling high school artists: here’s a chance to let your creative artwork take flight. The Haywood County Arts Council is seeking student artwork for a specially curated exhibit “Wings.” The high school artists will have their artwork displayed during the Haywood Made event from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at […]
Let creativity flow at arts council’s ‘Creation Classes’
The Mountaineer March 13, 2024 Get creative, no matter your skill level, with Creation Classes by the Haywood County Arts Council held at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. • Value of Value: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, with instructor Patricia Sweet. Paint by using only grayscale in a wonderful exercise to train the eye […]
Haywood Arts differently abled exhibition
Smoky Mountain News March 6, 2024 In 2004, my life was completely changed when one of my twin boys was born with Down Syndrome. Initially, I felt as though my world had crumbled, envisioning the worst possible outcomes. However, as this little boy, named Jake, grew and nestled his way into our hearts, I came […]
Step into the artistic world of ‘Differently Abled Artists’
The Mountaineer March 6, 2024 A very personal journey will honor the amazing art of ‘differently abled artists’ in a new exhibit called “Challenge Me, Art by Differently Abled Artists” showing March 8-April 7 at the Haywood County Arts Council’s Haywood Handmade Gallery in downtown Waynesville. Sharing the exceptional talents of artists with unique abilities […]
Guess who’s headlining the Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival?
The Mountaineer March 1, 2024 It’s not too early to plan for a great fall music festival, especially one with these bands on tap. The Haywood County Arts Council has announced the highly anticipated lineup for the Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Festival happening Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Balsam Range will headline […]
