We are excited to announce a new addition to the Arboretum’s permanent art collection: Nature’s Throne, a vibrant mosaic sculpture generously donated by Asheville artist Linda Pannullo. Located in the Education Center Plaza, Nature’s Throne invites visitors of all...
Have you visited Willow Pond yet? You’ve probably noticed this new Arboretum site on your drive in (down to the left, just before you reach the parking area), but you might not have ventured down the hill to check it out for yourself. The pond has actually been here...
Award-winning artist Paula Entin would be the first to tell you that she’s not an ordinary quilter: “From the very beginning, I gravitated towards strong colors, textures and odd shapes," she recalled. Entin first encountered non-traditional quilts in Middlebury,...
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...
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...
Roots of Wisdom showcases the ways in which the traditional knowledge of indigenous people and cutting-edge sciences are applied to challenges that face society today. The exhibit, which runs through May 6, 2018, in the Arboretum’s Baker Exhibit Center, features four...
With 20 years of silk painting experience, WNC-based artist Kathy Goodson uses poncho jackets, scarves and framed wall art as part of her exhibit, Dream Silks, on display in the Education Center daily January 13 – April 22, 2018. Using a multi-step process, Goodson...
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...
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...
Over the past few months, visitors to the Arboretum have had the exciting opportunity to witness the miracle of metamorphosis as part of the Arboretum’s Winged Wonders exhibit, on display daily in the Baker Exhibit Greenhouse from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through October 29,...