by Whitney Smith | Aug 8, 2018 | Exhibits
The North Carolina Arboretum has a new quilt exhibit in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center. Nature Across the Carolinas showcases the work of three leading fiber artists, Judy Simmons, Mary Stori and Kate Weston, who use fabrics and fibers to showcase the...
by Whitney Smith | May 9, 2018 | Exhibits
The North Carolina Arboretum recently opened its newest exhibit, Earth Skin, in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center. On display daily through July 22, 2018, Earth Skinis a ceramic art exhibit by Asheville-area artists Crystal Allen and Trish Salmon. Allen and...
by Whitney Smith | Oct 4, 2017 | Exhibits
Early in her life, Austrian-born, Arden, N.C.-based artist and sculptor Ernestine Bucking realized how precious nature was and that in the most secluded places, an incredible scene can be found. Nature, birds, wildflowers and wildlife have always been her passion and...
by Whitney Smith | Sep 6, 2017 | Exhibits
Best-selling New York Times author Amy Stewart is no stranger to the perils and pleasures of the natural world. To date, she has written nine books, including “The Drunken Botanist,” “Wicked Bugs” and “Flower Confidential.” Beyond putting pen to paper, Amy travels the...
by Whitney Smith | Aug 30, 2017 | Community
The dog days of summer are coming to a close, and the recent blast of cool, crisp air is evidence that fall is certainly upon us. As we wind down from summer vacations, evening cookouts and trips to the lake, we gear up for summer’s final “hurrah” with Labor Day...
