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 – 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. 

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 life in the picturesque embrace of
the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Raina found inspiration in her surroundings,
channeling the essence of joy, connection, and peace into her artwork.

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. After obtaining a BFA and Masters degree in painting and drawing at Western Carolina University, he became a professional sign artist and illustrator before accepting a faculty position in the Graphic Design curriculum at Southwestern Community College in 1990

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 months of December and January, we decided to host a group show where multiple artists are featured.

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 and September with an opening reception hosted at the Rotunda Gallery in the Jackson County Public Library on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 from 5:30 pm-7 pm.