For Artists
“Inhale possibility, exhale creativity.”
– Laura Jaworski
Artist Exhibits
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Create an Artist Profile: The Watauga Arts Council has a Gallery Committee who is committed to carefully reviewing all artist profiles and planning art exhibits. Artists are encouraged to submit an artist profile as a way for us to learn more about your practice. This form includes a section that lets us know you are interested in exhibiting your work.
Please note that the gallery committee is a volunteer group and will not respond to all submissions due to the number of requests we receive. At this time, we are unable to take email inquiries or grant walk-in requests. -
Once you have submitted your artist profile, you may submit ideas for shows or interest in being in an exhibit or vendor experience.
Please fill out this form if you have an idea for a specific show or would like to remind us that you would like to be in an exhibit or event.
The Watauga Arts Council has a Gallery Committee who is committed to carefully reviewing all artist profiles.
Please note that the gallery committee is a volunteer group and will not respond to all submissions due to the number of requests we receive. At this time, we are unable to take email inquiries or grant walk-in requests.
Artist Resources
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We are here to help facilitate the arts in Watauga County. If you have an idea but need support, connections, space, or other, please reach out. We are here to help. We are happy to lend our office resources such as a printer, computer, or workspace, or meeting space.
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We are working on your behalf. Please fill out this form if you have a need for studio space. Check out our other surveys on our Advocacy page.
Artist Grants
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Funded through NC Arts Council, this grant is set up to provide funding for individual artist career development.
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unded through the NC Arts Council, this grant is set up to provide funding opportunities for organizational arts programs.
Join Our Online Directory!
The mission of High Country Arts is to promote the full spectrum of Arts in the High Country, so residents and visitors can discover local artists and artists themselves can be discovered. High Country Arts offers a searchable and growing database of more than 300 visual artists, craftsmen, performers, community groups, and other creative resources so you can find new ways to express yourself and be inspired.
Calls for Art…..
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Annual 6x6 Showcase
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 30
Artwork in any medium, artists of all levels. Artwork should be within the perimeters of 6x6 framed or unframed but ready to hang. 3D work is accepted. * 30/70% split. A link will be provided when we start accepting work for this exhibit.
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Seby Jones Cancer Center
JAN - APRIL, MARCH - JUNE, JULY - SEPT, OCT-DEC
Three-month showcase. Artists can sell artwork. Artwork will be displayed on the 1st and 2nd floors, in waiting rooms, hallways, and concert treatment rooms. Multiple artists may show work at the same time. Artwork of any medium. * 20/80 split.
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Annual Holiday Market
The annual Holiday Market features handmade items for our pop-up gift shop. The holiday gift market usually aligns with the timing of the 6x6 Showcase.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
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Monthly, 2nd Saturday
Contact Mary Greene for more info….
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Mondays, Weekly
Contact Lauren Armbrust for more info….
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Tuesdays, Weekly
Contact Watauga Arts for more Info…..
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Kim Abernethy for more info….
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Sondra Edwards for more info..
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Wednesdays, Weekly
Contact Jane Plaugher for more Info……
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Thursdays Weekly
Contact Pat Lanno for more info…
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Nude Figure Drawing Group
Collaboration with Boone Studio Collective.
Submit Your Artist Profile!
Submit Your Artist Profile!
Let us know who you are and what you do…
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2022/2023 Artist Support Grant Winners
