Emergency Resources

Emergency Support Resources Courtesy of Arts North Carolina and ArtsAVL WNC Creatives Needs Assessment Form If you are a WNC Artist and/or Arts Organizations: WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please let us know about your immediate and upcoming needs by filling out the WNC Creatives Needs Assessment Form, so we can better support you. […]

Artist Spotlight: Beloved Designs Woodworking

Welcome to Beloved Designs, the heart and soul of our woodworking journey. Nestled in the balance between artistic expression and functional craftsmanship, we, Jessa and Matthew, have poured our passion into every piece we create. Our story is one of love, wood shavings, and the joy of making something beautiful with our hands. Jessa is […]

Annie Jacobsen: Best In Show

Annie discovered her passion for glass art at Virginia Commonwealth University and has since worked with renowned artists and taught at various glass centers. Today, Annie operates as an independent artist under “Her Glassworks,” with her home studio at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, NC, one of the only hot shops powered by landfill methane gas.

Artist Spotlight: Robert G. Burch

I’m based between Colorado, North Carolina and New York. My relationship to creativity began with Legos. Skateboarding taught me how to relate to the world through the artistic voices I admired. I was captivated by the excitement of glass work and began apprenticing in a factory setting around age 16. I attended Pilchuck Glass School […]

Artist Spotlight: Lindsay McCardle

Lindsay McCardle’s artistic journey is deeply rooted in her connection to Sylva, North Carolina, a place that not only serves as her home but also as a boundless source of inspiration. Her work in paintings, murals, and mosaics over the past 12 years reflects a vibrant exploration of both local wildlife and global natural wonders, […]

Artist Spotlight – Mia Milner

Mia Milner is an accomplished artist with a focus on watercolor, acrylic, and ink mediums. Her work has been showcased in various exhibitions, including a month-long solo gallery at Quirky Birds Bar and Bistro, where she presented her unique artistic vision to a wide audience. Mia also participated in a group gallery at The Cut Cocktail Lounge, contributing to the collective artistic experience. 

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Jackson County Arts Council

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Artist Spotlight – James Horstman

James Horstman

Born in Sylva and raised in Cullowhee, my art is heavily influenced by the natural and urban features of the region and from the study of art history.