Artist Directory
How We Define Disciplines
We utilize the categories used by the North Carolina Arts Council with additions specific to artistic practices in our area.
Kathryn creates mixed media works that combine art and ancestry. These works along with drawings and paintings, are for sales and can be fo…
Hickory Arts is the “un-studio”—a simple, custom, specialized, non-event-driven teaching & production studio dedicated to developing and res…
Exhibits: Irving Art Assoc. Jaycee Park, Full Circle Arts, Foothills Painters Group, Rock School Foundation Gallery, Numerous Benefits and A…
2022 Raleigh North Carolina, North Carolina Museum of Art Coral Reef Travelling Exhibit, 2020 Hickory North Carolina, Hickory Museum of Art …
Member of Southern Highland Craft Guild
This is a working studio with pottery classes. Nineteen regional artists works in Gallery. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday…
Freelance artist offering creative services for your home or business: custom paintings, book illustrations, murals or faux finishes.
Facebook: Lindsey Manning
I sell online (through Insta), my commissions are open, and I frequent farmers’ markets.
Facebook: Rick Cline
Ukama Award, Best Outdoor Event NC, Hickory Music Factory Tribute
Facebook: Allen Finley, 20/20 Rock Band
Over 230 Industry awards including CLIO, ADDY, BMA, Communicator, TELLY, PICA - Top 20 Agency in …
Various “Art in the Park’ events
United Arts Council Innovative Artists Grant Recipients for multimedia installations.
Fanjoy-Labrenz Exhibits/Grants:
- SEPTEMBE…
I specialize in oils and watercolor painting, handmade jewelry, pastels, pen and ink.
Exhibits: Art on the Avenue, Art in the Shop, Full …
My studio is located in historic downtown Newton. I offer ready-to-purchase stained glass art and even classes if you want to design your o…
Two-time RAP Grant recipient from the United Arts Council of Catawba County. Please view the artist’s website for a current calendar of cla…
Newton Folk festivals, womens resource center
Facebook: Dawn Dreibus
Work at Arrowhead Gallery in Old Fort & McDowell Arts Council (MACA) in Marion
Bud Caywood lives and works in Alexander County, North Carolina, where he is a freelance furniture design consultant, artist and writer, and…
SONGS IN THE FOREST
The forests blanketing the North Carolina Highlands inspired this group of paintings. Traces of the space, light, te…
I am an exhibitor at the Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows (www.beadshows.com), and the Bead & Button Show (www.beadandbuttonshow.com).
President of Insomniacs, Inc
Facebook: The Triangle Group
Chicago printmakers coalition, Cadillac Ft. Myers purchases, Artist Wanted Billboard show/Time Square 2012, Re…
Facebook: Natalie Ramos
Small Business Variety Store Owner
Made by Smree was born a love of crafting with a side of geekery, and offers unique, handmade crochet pieces and other crafts.
I have exhibited locally and nationally in various venues and have won many awards for my original water media paintings.
Voice and piano lessons.
First place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Sculpture, Third place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Woodworking, People’s Choice Award Rock School Op…
Facebook: Artistry by Ann Webster
Instagram: Artistry by Ann Webster
Facebook: Carrie Reed Graves
Work exhibited at Trade Alley Art Gallery
Our cloggers compete and perform all across the US. We also offer beginner-advanced clogging classes and other fitness classes at our studi…
Facebook: Joan E. Gardner
My extensive vita can be found at Joanegardnerartist.com. I won the first place …
Additional Site: scenicevolutions.wixsite.com/scenicdesign
Facebook: Amanda Dobbins
As seen in Our State Magazine, 2016
Facebook: Melissa Gibson
- One woman show at the Hickory Museum of Art, 2010
- Winner of NC State ArtsCouncil grant, 2012
- Collage chosen to represent Morgan…
Bob Sinclair has been honored as a Merlefest Emerging Artist, WNCW radio 10 Ten Regional Artist, and has ongoing radio airplay in the US, Au…
I use acrylic paints to fuse together the styles of impressionism and sketching. My brush strokes are bold and loose while my sketching is free flowing and intricate.
2009 Community Theatre of the Year - North Carolina Theatre Conference
President- Foothills Painters, member of Uni4 Artists, exhibiting member (paintings & jewelry) at Full Circle Arts, Hickory, NC. Jewelry…
Scott Owens is an award winning author of 22 collections of poetry, a professor of poetry at Lenoir Rhyne University, former editor of Wild Goose Poetry Review, and coordinator of Poetry Hickory.
Facebook: Amy Mchugh
Artist in Residence at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock August 2014 Alumni Exhibit at Edgewood Cottage June 2015 Honor…
Facebook: Carol Turner-Painter
Best of Show Trade Alley Art 2021 Competition Several Honorable Mentions in area competitions (Full Circle A…
Dan has been awarded local and state funding in North and South Carolina, and Virginia.
I have published prose and poetry, exhibited artist books in various galleries and libraries, and received education project grants and scho…
Facebook: Scott Owens
Over 200 readings given; Awards from Academy of American Poets, Pushcart Prize, NC Poetry Society, NC Writers Network…
Etsy store called “ How Eye See It“
Full Circle Competitions, participate in various local craft festivals and fairs
People’s Choice at Rock School Competition, Worked at HMA as Curator.
306-C South Main Street, Drexel, NC 28619
Laura J. Bill is an emerging artist who creates artwork in acrylic, watercolor, printmaking and mixed media. She is passionate about collaborative art installations and community engagement.
Featured in Salt Block Exhibits, and Blue Bar Exhibit
Facebook: Tonja Carswell Smith
Instagram: @tonjas @thepaintedseries
Art in the Hall June/July 2020 -Solo exhibit- City Hall Morganton NC
Painting and Pottery Instructor - Catawba Valley Community College Continuing Education Department. 2013 Director - Uni 4 Artists.
Composer, pianist, teacher, writer, podcaster
My mission is to help individuals and communities grow through music!
I’d love to collaborate!
I am an artist who thrives on admiration, gratitude, and creation, with a deep appreciation for the Love of God.
Disciplines: glass, mixed media, acrylics, jewelry making
A focus on contemporary art with animal and nature themes
Member of Trade Alle…
I have exhibited at the Caldwell Arts Council during their county-wide exhibition for two years in a row and a special showing of Catawba Va…
Facebook: Adrian Rice, Other Facebook Sites: ‘The Belfast Boys’, and ‘Adrian Rice Poetry Books from Press 53’
Adrian Rice has established…
Chris’ artwork has been on display in a variety of galleries in North Carolina including The Historic Gertrude Smith House in Mount Airy, Le…
We offer top-notch recording, mixing, mastering, custom instrumentals, sound design, and voiceover services. Bringing your musical vision to life with state-of-the-art facilities.
National Wildlife Federation | Best Bird Image of the Year 2015 Great Horned Owl Sheltering. 3 National Audubon Society Top 100 Awards. Natu…
I use uninhibited, energetic brush strokes and knife marks to create paintings with thick icing-like textures! I have shown in many venues…
Facebook: Maria Velez Campagna
Featured in ArtPop 2022
Alternate Site: https://jbeharris888.wixsite.com/website-1
Trade Alley Art Gallery 2020 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition 2021 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition
Unconventional abstract artwork created by rusting and painting steel formed into a canvas shape.
Commissions welcome.
Show Vita: https://bit.ly/3yNreBw
Jennifer has won awards in several art exhibition/competitions, including those hosted by Full Circle Arts Gallery, Trade Alley Art Gallery,…
I am a Mural Artist and a Graphic Designer. I received a Bacelors degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University. I recently completed…
Artist’s Awards and Recognition:
Hiddenite Center - Painting - People’s Choice Award, Drawing - 1st Place
- Dixie Classic Fair 2010 - 3r…
Micahel Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, storyteller and published author. His songs have been described as “Appalachian grit a…
Facebook: Melissa Croson
ArtPop Street Gallery Class of 2022 Exhibit at Charlotte Art League this July
Facebook: Hickory Tree Pottery
Tektime Best-Selling Author
Facebook: Alexandria McNeely, Soprano
Hawaii performing arts festival
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