
Women of the Pacific Northwest
Contemporary exhibition of female Pacific Northwest artists emphasizing diverse media and material mastery, from intimate studies to bold tactile works. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday invites close viewing of progressive regional perspectives.
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Contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest presenting material driven painting, sculpture, and mixed media works that foreground craft and progressive perspectives; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.

Contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest presenting material driven painting, sculpture, and mixed media works that foreground craft and progressive perspectives; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.
Contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest presenting material driven painting, sculpture, and mixed media works that foreground craft and progressive perspectives; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026 with gallery hours Wed–Sun.

Fluid explorations of form, movement, and organic shape realized in contemporary craft across mixed media. Regional artists present tactile, shape driven works that reward close, contemplative viewing and highlight material process.

Fluid explorations of form, movement, and organic shape realized in contemporary craft across mixed media. Regional artists present tactile, shape driven works that reward close, contemplative viewing and highlight material process.
Fluid explorations of form, movement, and organic shape realized in contemporary craft across mixed media. Regional artists present tactile, shape driven works that reward close, contemplative viewing and highlight material process.

Revived visual art program presents 25+ local artists interpreting “The Power of Voice” through ceramics, stained glass, painting, collage, printmaking, fiber, photography, and digital mixed media in a downtown gallery opening.

Revived visual art program presents 25+ local artists interpreting “The Power of Voice” through ceramics, stained glass, painting, collage, printmaking, fiber, photography, and digital mixed media in a downtown gallery opening.
Revived visual art program presents 25+ local artists interpreting “The Power of Voice” through ceramics, stained glass, painting, collage, printmaking, fiber, photography, and digital mixed media in a downtown gallery opening.

Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.

Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Evening gallery reception presenting immersive light based installations and mixed media contemporary works exploring luminosity and seasonal renewal. Contemplative viewing in Mark Bettis Gallery's intimate downtown space.

Evening gallery reception presenting immersive light based installations and mixed media contemporary works exploring luminosity and seasonal renewal. Contemplative viewing in Mark Bettis Gallery's intimate downtown space.
Evening gallery reception presenting immersive light based installations and mixed media contemporary works exploring luminosity and seasonal renewal. Contemplative viewing in Mark Bettis Gallery's intimate downtown space.

A juried showcase of Western Carolina University undergraduate artwork, presented in a professional gallery setting for public viewing. Emphasizes student experience in exhibiting and presenting contemporary pieces to a broader community.

A juried showcase of Western Carolina University undergraduate artwork, presented in a professional gallery setting for public viewing. Emphasizes student experience in exhibiting and presenting contemporary pieces to a broader community.
A juried showcase of Western Carolina University undergraduate artwork, presented in a professional gallery setting for public viewing. Emphasizes student experience in exhibiting and presenting contemporary pieces to a broader community.

Clay vessels and tactile mixed media pieces enter into a visual conversation with innovative woven textiles, as a mother daughter duo explores intergenerational response and material dialogue.

Clay vessels and tactile mixed media pieces enter into a visual conversation with innovative woven textiles, as a mother daughter duo explores intergenerational response and material dialogue.
Clay vessels and tactile mixed media pieces enter into a visual conversation with innovative woven textiles, as a mother daughter duo explores intergenerational response and material dialogue.

Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.

Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.
Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.

Close looking at Camille Pissarro's Impressionist landscapes and urban scenes, emphasizing en plein air brushwork and light in a curated gallery exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, with contextual art history insights.

Close looking at Camille Pissarro's Impressionist landscapes and urban scenes, emphasizing en plein air brushwork and light in a curated gallery exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, with contextual art history insights.
Close looking at Camille Pissarro's Impressionist landscapes and urban scenes, emphasizing en plein air brushwork and light in a curated gallery exhibit at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, with contextual art history insights.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection in a quiet gallery environment; meditative, accessible exploration of artworks for curious viewers.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection in a quiet gallery environment; meditative, accessible exploration of artworks for curious viewers.
Guided close-looking sessions led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection in a quiet gallery environment; meditative, accessible exploration of artworks for curious viewers.