Arts
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Jackson County Green Energy Park
Watch and learn as artists safely and efficiently harness the otherwise harmful greenhouse gases from the landfill to source the energy for their glass blowing, blacksmithing and pottery creations.
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Bardo Arts Center
Newly restructured as a collective center for the arts, the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center is home to the Western Carolina University Performance Hall, Studio Theatre, and Fine Art Museum.
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FireMoss Pottery
FireMoss Pottery is a ceramics studio located in Cashiers North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Dogwood Crafters
Discover one-of-a-kind mountain crafts at this popular co-op that showcases the work of more than 100 local artisans and offers Appalachian craft workshops to those looking to learn a new skill.
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Qualla Arts and Crafts
Founded in 1946, Qualla Arts and Crafts preserves and shares the traditional arts and crafts of the Eastern Cherokee.
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Tree House Pottery
Owned and operated by two local potters, Tree House Pottery offers pottery, photography and glass work.
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Rabbit Creek Pottery
Inspired by fairies, folklore and dreams, the artists at Rabbit Creek Pottery create truly unique treasures.
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Riverwood Pottery
This family-owned pottery studio has been creating beautiful and functional pottery for 40 years.
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WCU Fine Arts Museum
Featuring four galleries, a growing permanent collection, and rotating exhibitions that highlight the works of regional and international artists, this museum is a must visit while in Western NC.
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Gallery 1
Gallery 1 Sylva (formerly known as Jackson County Visual Arts Association) is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. The gallery is newly opened with the work of over 15 artists and more joining daily. Located at 604 West Main Street we hope you will find the gallery to be worth the climb.
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Oaks Gallery
Honoring the spirit of Riverwood Shops where it’s located, Oaks Gallery invites visitors to meet the craftspeople and understand the creation process.
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Mountain Mist Gallery
Located in Cashiers, the collections on display at the Mountain Mist Gallery are curated by award-winning oil painter David Berger.
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Blue Valley Gallery
Expect to find something worth seeing, owning, or at least talking about at this gem of a local gallery.
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John Collette Fine Arts
John Collette Fine Art showcases each hand-selected piece in the glorious illumination the artist intended.
Traditional and Classic
A Little Of Everything
Jackson County has long been a Western North Carolina hub for the arts and culture, from Appalachian crafts and traditional music to the fine arts and classical music programs.
