EXHIBITIONS

EXHIBITIONS

CURRENT EXHIBITION

CommUNITY:

The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina

February 27 - March 28

The Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of CommUnity: The People and Places of Transylvania County and Western North Carolina, an open exhibition of fine art and craft celebrating the distinctive identity of WNC, and particularly Transylvania County.

Western North Carolina and our Transylvania community, specifically, are made up of many distinct places, diverse individuals, interactions, connections and other elements, all sharing a common space. For this exhibit, the Arts Council asks artists to explore the deep connections between geographical places, landscapes (from rugged mountains, to forests and incomparable waterfalls), community heritage, and regional identity.

The exhibit opens in the Arts Council Gallery on Friday, February 27, and runs through Saturday, March 28th.

On Friday, March 16, 5-7pm, the Arts Council will host a “Meet the Artists” reception. The public is invited to attend.

Enjoy the music of the Kevin Sanders Trio (Kevin Sanders, Jason DeCristofaro, and Bob

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

CALL TO ARTISTS

2026 Gallery

Exhibition Calendar

(Please note that dates are subject to change.)

January 16 – February 21: Mardi Gras in the Mountains: Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!

Description: Open Exhibition. Artwork must fit the theme in the exhibit’s title.

February 27 – March 28: Community

Description: Annual multicultural Open Exhibition. Artwork must fit theme.

April 10 – May 2: Invitational Exhibition

Description: Invitational Exhibition

May 7 – 16: Transylvania County Schools Student Art Show

Description: This exhibit features the artwork of students in grades K-12 in the Transylvania County Schools.

May 22 – June 20: Transylvania Art Guild Summer Showcase

Description: An invitational exhibit featuring Transylvania Art Guild artists.

June 26 – July 25: Art, Architecture, & Design

Description: Open Exhibition. Artwork must fit the theme.

August 7 – September 19: Fourth Annual Juried Exhibition

Description: Juried exhibition. Artists must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

October 2 – 31: Invitational

Description: Invitational Exhibition

November 13 - December 19: Small but Mighty

Description: Open Exhibition with holiday theme