I understood that I must not paint that which I saw...not even that which I felt, but that which...was in my soul.” ~ Alexej von Jawlensky On the canvas, the colors flow, just as movement on a dance floor or notes from a guitar. Crossing the threshold into the arts...
Sprout: The Arboretum Blog
Uncovering “The Magic of Western North Carolina” with Artist James Scott Morrison
Last weekend, the Arboretum unveiled its newest exhibit, The Magic of Western North Carolina, which is located in the upstairs gallery of the Baker Exhibit Center. Produced by James Scott Morrison of Hendersonville, N.C., The Magic of Western North Carolina includes...
Q&A with Fiber Artists Kathryn Weston, Mary Stori and Judy Simmons
Fine Art and the Colors of Nature is presented by three Carolina fiber artists, each inspired by nature throughout the Carolinas, from the shores to the mountains. Artists Kathryn Weston, Mary Stori and Judy Simmons hope their exhibit will expand the visitors’...
All Aboard! The Coming of the Railroad into Western North Carolina
The morning of October 3, 1880, dawned like any other in the busy hamlet of Asheville, North Carolina. People went about their business as usual, and shops and feed yards bustled with activity that catered to the seemingly endless army of livestock led by drovers...
Survivor
In today’s vernacular, the word “survivor” can connote many things: a popular T.V. show, someone who passed a challenging academic course, a hit song by an American R&B group and more importantly, an individual who has fought a battle against a life threatening...
