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News: Arts and Crafts
News: Arts and Crafts
Sing Behind the Plow Nominated for an Emmy Award - Brasstown, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 19 2008 at 12:14 PM
Jan Davidson has been nominated for an Emmy Award as co-producer and writer of the television documentary Sing Behind the Plow: John C. Campbell Folk School, according to the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The one-hour story of the John C. Campbell Folk School will compete against four others in the category of "Best Historical Documentary in the Mid-South Region." It will also compete in the category "Best Music in a Historical Documentary."
Sing Behind the Plow, a project of the John C. Campbell Folk School and University of North Carolina Public Television premiered in 2007 on UNC-TV and was selected by American Public Television to be offered nationwide. Forty-nine stations plan on broadcasting in the coming months. Brenda Hughes and Scott Davis of UNC-TV share the nomination with Jan Davidson as executive producers of the documentary.
Members of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences vote for their choices, and the winners will be announced at the regional Emmy Awards Ceremony in Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center on January 26, 2008.
You are invited to purchase Sing Behind the Plow from the Folk School's Online Craft Shop
Nighthoots and Morningsongs Available at Folk School - Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 19 2008 at 12:12 PM
Released at the end of December 2007, Nighthoots and Morningsongs is now available for purchase.
With generous support from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Folklorist David Brose has produced this CD for the Folk School featuring local and regional talent of all ages and music of all varieties, including old-time, classical, original, jazz, standard and spiritual.
Many artists on the CD are regular performers at the Folk School for Morningsong, Friday night concerts, or have been Monday night guests of "David Brose & Friends." If you've attended the Folk School, chances are that you've heard at least one of these musicians before!
For a complete listing of tracks and artists, click here to read more about Nighthoots and Morningsongs.
You can purchase Nighthoots and Morningsongs from the Folk School's Online Craft Shop
Jan Davidson Receives North Carolina's Top Honor - Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, January 19 2008 at 12:11 PM
John C. Campbell Folk School Director Jan Davidson received the 2007 North Carolina Award for Fine Arts in November 2007.
The North Carolina Award is the highest civilian honor the state can bestow. Jan Davidson has been the director of the Folk School since 1992 and the school has gone through a period of revitalization largely because of his leadership, vision and hard work.
"These awards are our most prestigious civilian honor and are given to those North Carolinians whose contributions to the state are enduring and truly significant," said North Carolina Governor Mike Easley. "We are fortunate to live in a state with so many outstanding individuals who, through their leadership, their talents and their time, have helped make North Carolina a better place to live."
Also, read the article about Jan Davidson from the Cherokee Scout.
Grand opening - Mountain Morning - Andrews, NC 28901 - Saturday, September 22, 2007
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, September 21 2007 at 11:18 PM
Come see the newest project in Cherokee County, NC - the grand opening of the Mountain Morning retail store on Saturday, September 22, 2007 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Mountain morning products were established with the belief that the old crafts and unique skills that have been handed down through the generations are still in the hearts and hands of our people.
- Weekly classes offered in a variety of areas
- Over 600 items currently available
- Website coming soon for e-commerce
Mountain Morning
1158C Main Street
Andrews, NC 28901
At the corner of Main and Oak Streets, just east of Andrews Town Hall.
Phone: 828-321-2730
Email: mountainmorning@verizon.net
The store will be open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Office is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Mountain Morning is the newest project of Far West Mountain Economic Partners.
A tradition of service, a future of commitment
- Affordable housing repair
- Financial literacy
- Area farmers market
- Free tax preparation
- Advocates of state earned income tax credit
- Regional visitors guide
- Gifts of Kindness product distribution
- Mountain Morning retail store
Far West Mountain Economic Partners
1158C Main Street
Andrews, NC 28901
Phone: 828-321-2929
Toll free: 877-321-2929
Fax: 828-321-2900
Email: fwpartners@verizon.net
McKillip and Ledford will read original stories and poems - Brasstown, NC 28902 - June 28, 2007
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, June 22 2007 at 3:40 AM
Mary Lou McKillip and Brenda Kay Ledford will read their original stories and poems at 7:00 pm Thursday, June 28, 2007, in the Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.
The program is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
The event is sponsored by the North Carolina Writers' Network West and the Folk School.
Everyone is invited to come and bring a friend.
One Dozen Who Care features Native American art by Thomas Driver Jr - Andrews, NC 28901 - June 22, 2007
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, June 22 2007 at 1:47 AM
One Dozen Who Care, Inc. will feature the acrylic paintings of Thomas "Dooner" Driver Jr from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, June 22, 2007, in its office at 65 Wilson Street, Suite 7, in Andrews, North Carolina.
Driver was born and raised in Cherokee, NC. He and his wife, Louise, live in Robbinsville, North Carolina.
"I believe painting is the language of our soul," he said. "One painting can capture your heart and elevate your emotions. One stroke can sweep you off to your own personal paradise. Painting is, and always has been, an important part of native culture."
As traditional art blends with more contemporary art, one element remains forever embedded in Native American design and acrylic paintings - the love and respect for all life. These are paintings and prints of the heart.
"I hope you understand my thoughts, my dreams, and my expressions." Dooner said.
Everyone is invited to come by the One Dozen Who Care office Friday to meet Driver and view his paintings.
The mission of One Dozen Who Care is to strengthen leadership among women and youth and to build strong community bonds through common cultural situations.
For more information, call 828-321-2273.
Article: A Basket Case in North Carolina - New York Times Travel Section - May 20, 2007
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, May 26 2007 at 7:32 AM
I want to thank my friend, Jerry Chautin, for alerting me to an article in the New York Times, A Basket Case in North Carolina, written by David Rakoff, and published on May 20, 2007.
In this article, the author talks about taking a week-long class at the John C Campbell Folk School, in Brasstown, NC.
Originally, like most men, he wanted to experience the thrill of blacksmithing, of smiting hot steel and shaping it into new forms with fire, hammer, and anvil, but (for reasons he details in the article) he changed to taking a basket weaving class.
As a true lover of the Folk School and all that goes on there, I felt the resonance of reading what I know to be true about the Folk School experience, not just what happens when taking a class and learning a new skill, or improving your ability to create pieces of art in your chosen craft.
Mr. Rakoff talks about the unexpected moments of silence and "getting into the zone" that artists strive for while transforming the vision in our minds into the item in our hands.
This is one of the best articles I've read about the Folk School, and I recommend it to you. I don't know how long the New York Times keeps these articles archived, so maybe you should read A Basket Case in North Carolina, now.
(For more information about the John C. Campbell Folk School, its classes, crafts, and events, call 828-837-2775 or 1-800-FOLK-SCH (800-365-5724) or visit www.folkschool.org.)
Campbell Folk School to Expand Blacksmith Shop - Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, May 25 2007 at 4:48 AM
(From the Folk School Website:)
The new Blacksmith studio fundraising campaign has begun!
Timber framers from all over will gather at the Folk School for an old fashioned barn raising!
The John C. Campbell Folk School is proud to announce plans for an annex to the historic Blacksmith Shop, originally dedicated to Francis Whittaker in recognition of his two decades of teaching and demonstrating at the school.
Whittaker, known as the “Dean of American Blacksmiths,” devoted his life to keeping the art of blacksmithing alive in this country and the existing studio stands as his symbolic legacy. But, while Blacksmithing has long been the most popular of some 50 programs the Folk School offers, the shop has suffered decades of wear and its space is no longer adequate for the size and diversity of classes such a premier program should offer.
The solution is to renovate the Whittaker Studio and to build an annex with the help of the Timber Framers Guild, which has offered to assemble close to 80 timber framers to do a traditional barn-raising in June 2008.
Fundraising for the project kicked off with a $1000 gift from longtime instructor Lou Mueller. Clay Spencer, nationally known blacksmith and fixture at the school also donated $1000. Not to be outdone, Don Neuenschwander, a long time student and friend of the Folk School from Indiana, donated $5000. Julie Clark, Folk School blacksmith instructor, donated $10,000!
While the full architectural plans have not been finalized, the project cost is estimated at an ambitious $500,000. With the strength and spirit of the Blacksmithing community, we are confident the goal can be met. Ours is a community that is resourceful, creative and, like the Folk School, dedicated to the spread of knowledge and education about blacksmithing.
Please contact Susi Hall, Development Manager, at susi@folkschool.org or at 828-837-2775 ext. 118 to contribute or to discuss making a gift and Paul Garrett, Resident Artist for Blacksmithing, at pdg86@hotmail.com or 828-835-8441 with ideas to assist with the project.
Learn more about the new Blacksmithing annex on the Folk School's website.
Sing Behind the Plow, a Folk School documentary, premiered on UNC-TV - Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, May 25 2007 at 4:06 AM
The new documentary Sing Behind the Plow: John C. Campbell Folk School, explores the 82-year history of the Folk School through interviews with various scholars on Appalachia, Folk School personnel, and archival photos, footage and recordings.
Even people who know and love the Folk School may not know who John C. Campbell was. Who were the founders Olive Dame Campbell and Marguerite Butler Bidstrup? How did the local people build the school? Who was Fred O. Scroggs? How did Denmark come into the story? These are some of the questions this program tries to answer, while setting the Folk School's story in the larger context of what was happening to the nation and the world during those years.
Funding was provided by United Community Bank.
Following its premier on UNC-TV, the documentary will be available for purchase on DVD from the Folk School's Craft Shop.
For more information about the John C. Campbell Folk School, its classes, crafts, and events, call 828-837-2775 or 1-800-FOLK-SCH (800-365-5724) or visit www.folkschool.org.
Their website has more information about the school, the Craft Shop, and their Concerts, Dances, and Events.
Prose workshop with critique session - Murphy, NC 28906 - February 9, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 4:40 AM
The prose workshop with critique session, sponsored by NC Writers Network West, will meet from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the conference room of the McSwain building at Tri-County Community College.
Call Richard Argo for more information at 828-837-5500.
Anyone who writes or is interested in writing is invited to observe the session.
Arts Business Institute Returns to Haywood for Fourth Consecutive Year
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 2:44 AM
January 15, 2006 – (Baltimore, MD) HandMade in America and Haywood Community College partner with the Arts Business Institute (ABI) to present an art business boot camp March 3-5, 2006 in Clyde, North Carolina. Returning for a fourth consecutive year, Haywood ABI brings fresh faculty and a new perspective this year.
Nancy Markoe will lead the weekend with an inspiring keynote address, sharing her lessons learned as a successful art potter and American craft gallery owner. Says Markoe, "Like most artists, I never intended to own a gallery. I was focused on the day-to-day of making. Now that I have walked a mile in gallery owner shoes, I know things I never knew as an artist traveling the show circuit. I hope to help Haywood attendees open their eyes to a new connection between making great work and passionately selling to collectors."
Other weekend workshop faculty include glass artist and author, Milon Townsend; web expert, Mark Zelis; American Craft Council exhibitor, Luann Udell; and Carol Summers, planner of the HandMade in America Guidebooks series.
Haywood ABI registration cost of $150 includes morning and afternoon meals, workshop materials, a full notebook of handouts and source material, and discounts for sponsoring supplier programs and services. Limited scholarships are available. Those who register early will be paired with a mentor for a free, one-on-one business counseling session.
Established in 1994, HandMade in America works in partnership with more than 20 local, regional and state organizations to support the creation of traditional and contemporary crafts in the region, to protect natural resources and to promote community development. To learn more about HandMade in America, call 828.252.0121, email bettyhurst@handmadeinamerica.org, or go online to www.handmadeinamerica.org.
Haywood Community College is located on the college campus in Clyde, NC, just a few miles west of Asheville and right at the edge of the Smoky Mountains. It was begun in recognition of the strong heritage of craft in the region. The college wants to create a place where students can learn the basics of their craft media as well as how to transform that craft into a business. To learn more about Haywood Community College, call 828.627.2821 or go online to www.haywood.edu/index.php.
Arts Business Institute (ABI) is an independent non-profit organization serving the educational needs of individual artists through traveling workshops across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about ABI workshops or to register, call 1.800.224.5106, email alishavincent@comcast.net, or go online to www.artsbusinessinstitute.org.
Top Art Events for 2006 in Asheville North Carolina Showcase Fine Appalachian Art and Craft
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 2:11 AM
Asheville, North Carolina (PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- The Asheville art scene is booming. Each year, more galleries and art shows appear. Artists continue to flock to this area, and it’s now has one of the largest concentration of artists in the United States. The top 2006 events to see regional arts and crafts have been named by RomanticAsheville.com, an online guide to Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For all the details, go to http://www.romanticasheville.com.
February 17-19, 2006, Arts & Crafts Antique Show and Conference: For the past nineteen years, arts and crafts enthusiasts (including new collectors, veterans, curators, craftsperson, authors, builders, architects, designers, editors, and bungalow owners) have traveled to the famous Grove Park Inn resort for this show.
April 7, June 2, August 4 and October 6, 2006, Center City Art Walk: Dozens of galleries in downtown Asheville stay open late on these Friday evenings to showcase new shows and artists. Stay for dinner at one of the 50+ restaurants downtown.
April 29-30 and November 4-5, 2006, Weaverville Art Safari: The charming village of Weaverville, 10 miles north of Asheville, is the home and workplace of many artists. This self-guided driving tour takes you to artists' studios, often tucked away in the scenic mountain valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
May 12-14 and October 20-22, 2006, Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF): Celebrate music, discover community, and experience culture in a beautiful lakefront setting near Black Mountain (about 12 miles from Asheville). Enjoy five stages of music, purchase handcrafts and folk art, dance, listen to the Poetry SLAM, attend healing arts workshops and camp onsite.
June 10-11 and November 11-12, 2006, River District Artists Studio Stroll: Tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks is an eclectic mix of creative artists, ranging from traditional to cutting-edge.
June 10-11 and December 2-3, 2006: Toe River Studio Tour: Tucked in the lush mountains about an hour north of Asheville is an amazing collection of artists and craftsmen and the acclaimed Penland School of Crafts. More than 100 fine artists and crafts people in every medium open their studios for a self-guided cultural adventure.
July 20-23 and October 19-22, 2006: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: This show, held in the Civic Center in downtown Asheville, has been an eagerly anticipated event in the mountains since 1948. The fair showcases work by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, with over 900 members throughout the mountain regions of nine states. Members' work must be juried and accepted by a committee of peers, based on quality, design and craftsmanship.
July 28-30, 2006, Bele Chere: Hundreds of artists display their creations at the largest free outdoor street festival in the Southeast. The streets in downtown Asheville are filled with 300,000+ visitors enjoying eight stages of music and plenty of food and art. Arts Park features fifty of the region's premier artists.
August 5-6, 2006, Village Art & Craft Fair: Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 125 artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media, including jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more.
For more details on these events and art galleries in the Asheville area, go to http://www.romanticasheville.com/Art_Guide.htm.
Appalachian Heritage Crafters holds Christmas Open House -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- December 3, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, November 25 2005 at 3:53 PM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC, handmade, arts, crafts)
Appalachian Heritage Crafters is holding a Christmas Open House from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at their log cabin store located at 2016 W US Hwy 64, Murphy, NC 28906.
There will be drawings for hundreds of dollars worth of door prizes. Everyone is welcome to register.
Door prizes are handmade items by:
You can learn about other Appalachian Heritage Crafters members on their website.
For more information, call the store at 828-835-3500.
Appalachian Heritage Crafters, 2016 Highway 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906. Phone: 828-835-3500.
Campbell Folk School Annual Fireside Sale -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- December 4, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, November 13 2005 at 9:43 PM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC, Campbell Folk School, auction)
The John C. Campbell Folk School will host its annual fireside sale of crafts from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 4, 2005 in Brasstown, NC.
School officials said the event will feature artists offering various handmade items such as jewelry, weavings, forged iron, photography, quilts, and turned wood.
Jan Davidson, director of the Folk School, said the event is one the school hosts to thank artists for their support.
"Lots of artists help us by donating their handcrafted items for our auction fund-raisers," he said. "Hosting the fireside sale is one way we say thanks by giving them a venue in which to showcase their significant talent and wonderful handmade wares to the general public."
The fireside sale is named in reference to the fire traditionally built in the large fireplace in the community room of the Keith House. Davidson said this roaring fire, copious holiday decorations, and live music foster a festive, fun atmosphere.
"But, it's the people that make it so special," Davidson said. "There's always lots of laughter and joy at the fireside sale."
(Read and write objective reviews and get more information about the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.)
Dinner and Art Auction at First United Methodist Church -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- November 19, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, November 13 2005 at 9:34 PM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC, art auction)
A dinner and art auction will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005, at First United Methodist Church in Murphy, NC, sponsored by HAVEN Children's Advocacy Center.
Dinner will start at 5:30 pm.
The silent auction will be held from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.
The live art auction starts at 7:30 pm.
Proceeds will go to help victims of child abuse. Make checks payable to Family Resources of Cherokee County.
For more information, call 828-321-9821 for details.
Penny Johnson Earns Art Society Signature Membership -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, November 13 2005 at 8:24 PM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC, artists)
Penny Johnson has earned signature membership with her entry into the annual juried exhibit of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina, held in Winston-Salem.
Her watercolor painting titled "Path to the Lake" depicts Apalachia Lake, where Johnson makes her home. The exhibition will run through Thursday, January 5, 2006, at the Salem Fine Arts Center Gallery.
The society's purpose is to strengthen and promote watercolor throughout the state of North Carolina. It strives to do this by elevating the standards of excellence in this medium, educating artists by hosting workshops by nationally recognized artists, sponsoring juried exhibitions and involving the people of North Carolina in the arts.
Signature membership in the society is merited by members who win first through fifth place awards in two juried exhibitions or by acceptance of an artist's entry into three separate juried exhibitions.
For more information, contact Penny Johnson at 828-494-7403.
Brenda Kay Ledford receives Paul Green Multimedia Award -- North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, November 6 2005 at 2:24 PM
(Context Tag: North Carolina, Brenda Kay Ledford, Patchwork Memories, Paul Green Multimedia Award)
Brenda Kay Ledford and Barbara Wright attended the North Carolina Society of Historians' annual meeting and award ceremony on October 8, 2005.
Ledford received the Paul Green Multimedia Award for her poetry book, Patchwork Memories.
According to Elizabeth Sherrill, president of the society, the judges found Ledford's book to be an exceptional way to preserve and perpetuate North Carolina's rich history.
The judges' collective comments included: "This is a lovely collection of poetry about mountain life...the people and their customs. Ms. Ledford covered all of the five senses with her words. As a poet would put it, 'Holding Back Fall.' We smelled the aroma of the cinnamon rolls in 'Anticipation.' We tasted the sweet watermelons in 'Chapter from the Past,' and we saw the talent Ms. Ledford shared with us on every page of her book."
A native of Clay County, NC, Brenda Kay Ledford earned her master's degree in education from Western Carolina University and studied journalism at the University of Tennessee. She's a former creative writing editor of Tri-County Communicator at Tri-County Community College. Ledford is also a previous teacher in the Cherokee County School System.
Patchwork Memories is available at Curiosity Shop Bookstore in Murphy; Phillips & Lloyd Book Shop in Hayesville; and is juried for the John C. Campbell Folk School's Crafts Shop in Brasstown.
For more information, visit North Carolina Society of Historians.
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Blacksmith Auction at Folk School -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- November 5, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, November 4 2005 at 1:35 PM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC, Campbell Folk School, Blacksmith Auction)
John C. Campbell Folk School will offer more than 100 items for auction beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2005, in a fundraiser benefiting the school.
"The Blacksmith Auction is one of our proud traditions," folk school director Jan Davidson said. "This is one of the world centers of ironwork and our great instructors have provided examples of their best work for us."
In addition to hand-forged iron items by local and national artists, there will be other items for auction, including paintings, basketry, pottery, turned wood, and fiber creations.
A preview of the art begins at 1:00 pm in the community room of the Keith House.
Emcee Jan Davidson will begin the auction with auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grove.
A concurrent silent auction will be held.
Admission is free.
For more information, call the John C. Campbell Folk School at 828-837-2775 or 1-800-FOLK-SCH.
(Read and write objective reviews and get more information about the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC.)
Second Annual Craft Bazaar -- Sylva, NC -- November 11-12, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, November 4 2005 at 11:54 AM
(Context Tag: Sylva NC, Second Annual Craft Bazaar)
The Golden Age Senior Center in Sylva, NC, is hosting the Second Annual Craft Bazaar from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, 2005.
Local artists and crafts people will display their works for sale.
Candles, artwork, sock monkeys, painted clay pots, wooden bowls, folk figures, pottery, and Christmas stockings are among the items on display.
Persons interested in being a vendor can call Alicia Maney at 828-586-4944.
(Read and write objective reviews and get more information about Sylva, NC.)
Western North Carolina Pottery Festival -- Dillsboro, NC -- November 5, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, November 4 2005 at 11:40 AM
(Context Tag: Dillsboro NC, Western North Carolina Pottery Festival)
The inaugural Western North Carolina Pottery Festival will debut on Saturday, November 5, 2005, in Dillsboro, NC.
This juried event will run from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, rain or shine, and will feature the work of more than 25 skilled potters.
The festival will have booths along Front Street, as well as a demonstration area along Church Street.
There is no admission charge and food concessions will be available. Free and paid parking are available.
For more information, call Joe Frank McKee at 828-631-5100 or visit MountainLovers.com.
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Creating An Online Directory of Traditional Artists in Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, October 9 2005 at 2:41 AM
(Context Tag: Traditional Artists, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, western North Carolina, North Carolina Folklife Institute, online directory)
The folk and traditional arts are rooted in and reflective of the cultural life of a community. Community members may share a common ethnic heritage, language, religion, occupation, or geographic region. These vital and constantly reinvigorated artistic traditions are shaped by values and standards of excellence that are passed from generation to generation, most often within family and community, through demonstration, conversation, and practice. Genres of artistic activity include, but are not limited to, music, dance, crafts, and oral expression. -- from the National Endowment for the Arts website.
An Online Directory of Traditional Artists
A 2005-2006 Project for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
A Brief Description
- The North Carolina Folklife Institute, a non-profit statewide folklife service organization in Durham, NC, is coordinating the project to develop an online directory of traditional artists for BlueRidgeHeritage.com, the website of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
- Project partners include the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the National Endowment for the Arts, the North Carolina Arts Council, Appalachian State University, Mars Hill College, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, John C. Campbell Folk School, and Western Carolina University.
- The directory is being created for the following purposes: (1) to provide a resource for event planners and educators who want to include traditional artists in their programs; (2) to provide an educational resource about the depth and breadth of traditional culture in the region; and (3) to assist traditional artists by making information available about those who are interested in participating in public programs.
- Criteria for inclusion in the directory will focus on artistic excellence, authenticity, and significance within a particular tradition. Highest priority will be given to traditional artists who (1) are either native to the region or who have become residents of the region and have achieved a level of artistry that is accepted by other artists in the community as accomplished; (2) learned by oral tradition; (3) are recognized by their community as outstanding representatives of local and/or regional culture; (4) are practicing traditions handed down over generations.
- The directory is a work in progress and its development will take place in phases. Nominations that meet the criteria and do not result in inclusion in the directory will be held over for consideration in the next phase.
- Two project managers have been assigned to cover the region, organize community meetings, solicit recommendations, and write nominations. They will not make any decisions about who will and will not be included in the directory. A selection panel will be convened for that purpose.
To submit recommendations for traditional artists to be included in the artist directory, contact any of the following:
Sarah Bryan, Project Manager, North Carolina Folklife Institute, Phone: 919-918-7711, email: sarahbry@bellsouth.net
Mark Freed, Project Manager, North Carolina Folklife Institute, Phone: 828-268-8998, mark@watauga-arts.org
Beverly Patterson, Director, North Carolina Folklife Institute, Phone: 919-383-6040, bpatterson@ncfolk.org
Meet the Artisans Open House -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- August 30, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Thursday, August 25 2005 at 5:16 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC, Appalachian Heritage Crafters, artisans, painting, floral arrangements)
Appalachian Heritage Crafters is initiating a series of "after hours open houses" for customers starting at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at our crafts shop located at 2016 US Hwy 64 West, Murphy, NC 28906.
Four of AHC's member artisans will be showing their work and will be available to chat with customers regarding their art forms.
The following artisans will be featured:
- Betty Kaufman - painting in oil on canvas, wood, and agate
- Jean Hajek - decorative painting and baskets
- Linda Duty - dried floral arrangements
- Lee Stasierowski - porcelain painting
Everyone is invited to attend this open house, and it is an excellent opportunity to meet these gifted artists.
Refreshments will be served.
Appalachian Heritage Crafters is a nonprofit (501c3) craft cooperative and is composed of about 50 artisans from the Murphy, NC, area. AHC's mission is to preserve and promote the Appalachian heritage of quality handmade crafts and art. This goal is achieved through training programs, educational programs in schools and senior centers, and by providing a sales outlet for the members' hand-made crafts.
New artists and crafters are always welcome.
For more information, please stop at our crafts shop or call 828-835-3500.
Our store hours are 10:00 to 5:00 pm on Monday through Saturday, except for Wednesday, when we are closed. Sunday hours are 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
John C. Campbell Folk School Benefit Auction -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- August 19, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, August 2 2005 at 9:26 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC, Campbell Folk School, auction)
On Friday, August 19, 2005, auctioneers Tim Ryan and Bob Grove will sell off hand-crafted items donated by instructors, students and friends of the John C. Campbell Folk School.
This annual event benefits the craft programs at the school.
The auction will run from 7 pm until 9 pm.
For more information, call 837-2775 or 800-FOLKSCH.
AHC Crafters' Showcase -- Murphy, NC 28906 - July 2, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Friday, July 1 2005 at 11:24 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) There will be a Crafters' Showcase at Appalachian Heritage Crafters, located at 2016 US 64 about two miles west of Murphy (across from Rib Country). The Showcase will be held from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, July 2, 2005.
The Crafters' Showcase will feature the finest in locally handmade craft, art and home decor on display and for sale.
Appalachian Heritage Crafters is a nonprofit cooperative composed of local crafters and artisans and is open to everyone in Cherokee County and adjoining counties in North Carolina and Georgia.
If you are a local crafter or artisan and wish to join us, stop at our shop or call 828-835-3500 for more information.
Poets and Writers Reading Poems and Stories -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- June 16, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 6:13 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) Poets and Writers reading poems and stories will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2005 in the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
Brenda Kay Ledford of Hayesville and Mary Lou McKillip of Marble are featured writers this month. Both are published authors, members of the NC Writers Network West, and natives of the area.
The reading is free and open to the public.
The program leader will be Shirley Uphouse.
Deadline to Enter Mountain Craft Fair -- Bryson City -- June 20, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Saturday, June 11 2005 at 7:23 AM
(Context Tag: Bryson City NC) The deadline for entries in the Mountain Craft Fair section of RAILFEST 2005 (to be held in September, 2005) in Bryson City, NC, is Friday, June 20, 2005.
The event is a festival celebrating multiple arts and crafts of Western North Carolina.
For more information, call 800-872-4681, or see Great Smoky Mountains Railroad or Mousetrax.org.
Book Signings at Curiosity Shop Bookstore -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- May 7, 2005
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(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Join us on Saturday, May 7, 2005, during the Murphy SpringFest for book signings.
See the following authors:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Elizabeth Dulemba, Illustrator of a new children's book, The Prince's Diary
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Wilma McCann, Author of The Home
Back by popular demand:
(Call store for time): Henry Schuster and Charles Stone, Authors of Hunting Eric Rudolph
Curiosity Shop Bookstore, 46 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906
For more information, call 828-835-7433.
Kelischek Workshop Celebrates 50th Anniversary -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- May 6-8, 2005
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(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Kelischek Workshop for Historical Instruments, the John C. Campbell Folk School will feature a free concert mini-series this weekend.
Artists featured include the Brasstown Ringers at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 6, 2005; multi-period musicians John Trexler and Billy Mulligan at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2005; and Puddingstone and St. Joseph Irish Dancers at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 8, 2005.
All concerts are free to the public and will be held in the community room of the Keith house on the folk school campus.
In their annual spring concert of handbell music, the Brasstown Ringers will perform original compositions as well as arrangements of sacred and secular music. This 15-member ensemble plays six octaves of Schulmerich handbells interwoven with five octaves of Whitechapel bells, six octaves of choir chimes, and various percussion instruments. The Director is Pat Meinecke. The Brasstown Ringers concert is sponsored by the folk school.
Charlotte-based musicians Trexler and Mulligan will perform a concert on Saturday of renaissance, celtic, and contemporary music on a variety of instruments including the flute, pennywhistle, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipe, guitar, and bodhran and spoons.
On Sunday, Puddingstone will perform music from various cultures on a mix of ancient and modern instruments. They will be joined by the nine-member St. Joseph Irish Dancers with instructor Meg Barrett.
Other celebrations include tours from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday of the Kelischek Workshop for Historical Instruments in Brasstown, at which time visitors can watch demonstrations of musical instrument making.
The Rural Felicity Garland Dancers will be featured in a Maypole Dance from 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm on Sunday at the Maypole behind Keith House.
Kelischek Workshop for Historical Instruments has sponsored the concerts by Trexler and Mulligan and Puddingstone, as well as the dance by St. Joseph Irish Dancers.
Upcoming concerts at the Folk School include The Storytellers at 7:30 pm on Friday, May 13, 2005 and Atwater Donnelly at 8:00 pm on Thursday, May 18.
Folk School Celebrates Appalachian Region -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- May 29 - June 4, 2005
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(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) John C. Campbell Folk School will offer 14 classes celebrating the history and creativity of the Appalachian region from Sunday, May 29, 2005, through Saturday, June 4, 2005.
Coinciding with the Folk School's Appalachian Heritage Week is its inclusion in National Geographic's Map Guide to Appalachia. Released in the April edition of National Geographic and on the National Geographic website, the interactive map of Appalachia was developed with the Appalachian Regional Commission and features notable sites in the 13 states comprising the Appalachian region.
"The folk school is right in the middle of National Geographic's first tourist map, celebrating Appalachia's creativity and history," said Jan Davidson, folk school director. "John C. Campbell was one of the creators of the concept of 'Appalachia' as a distinctive American region. He and his wife, Olive, one of our founders, drew the first map of the region early in the 20th century."
Program Manager Karen Beaty said the classes offered during the Appalachian Heritage Week are diverse and interesting.
"A student can come to the folk school and in one week learn to build a ladderback chair or to make some cozy socks," Beaty said. "They can experiment with Appalachian food in a cooking class or explore the rich stories of the area in a storytelling class."
Other classes offered during the week include basketmaking, blacksmithing, broommaking, chair caning and weaving, clogging, making fused glass, dulcimer playing, quilting, weaving, and woodcarving.
In addition to classes on Appalachian craft, cooking, and storytelling, students will receive a rounded experience of Appalachian culture during their stay at the folk school.
For more information, cal the John C. Campbell Folk School at 1-800-FOLK-SCH or see their website at www.folkschool.org.
Book Signing: Jared Bigham -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- May 17, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, May 30 2005 at 12:25 PM
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(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Jared Bigham will sign copies of his book, Peter's Prayer, at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2005, at Murphy Public Library.
For more information, call the library at 828-837-2417.
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