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Smoky Mountain Made
Through a JCAC funded Grassroots sub-grant, Smoky Mountain News has been releasing weekly articles highlighting talented visual artists in Jackson County.
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Jackson County Junior Appalachian Musicians Program
JAM is an after-school program providing students instruction and performance opportunities in Mountain Heritage Music on traditional Appalachian instruments. Children ages 7 and up
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Rotunda Gallery Artist Spotlight: Raina Kranz
Step into the vibrant world of Raina Kranz, a multi-talented artist whose life's journey weaves together
her passion for personal training, illustration, and design. Creating a
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Rotunda Gallery Artist Spotlight: Roger Stephens
The Jackson County Arts Council is thrilled to welcome the latest Rotunda Gallery Artist Roger B. Stephens.
Roger B. Stephens has been a practicing artist for over 50 years.
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December/January Rotunda Gallery Artists
he Jackson County Arts Council decided to try something different this holiday season. Rather than feature a single artist in the Rotunda Gallery for the
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Postponed – Creative Circles October Meet-Up
Join the Jackson County Arts Council on October 1st from 8:30 am-10:30 am at the Bicentennial Park in Sylva and Make Art Happen with our final Creative
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Rotunda Gallery Artist Spotlight: Kloo Hansen
The Jackson County Arts Council is thrilled to welcome the latest Rotunda Gallery Artist Kloo Hansen.
Her "Brave Enough Florals" will be on display throughout August
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4M Festival – Labor Day Weekend
A host of live exhibitions from local artists will include blacksmithing, pottery, glassblowing, lampworking, painting, basket weaving, wood turning, lapidary stone working, jewelry making, crochet,
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We’re Hiring: Part-Time Office Manager
Are you looking for a part-time job? Do you love the arts? Are you a creative self-starter? Want to make a positive impact on our
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Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant Application Now Open
The Grassroots Arts Program Sub-grant provides financial support for Jackson County community and nonprofit organizations that offer programs and projects that enhance the arts for