Find out what's going on with the Arts Council!

Advocate

Advocate locally, regionally, and nationally to strengthen the arts sector in the High Country. Bring art to the forefront of our community through strategic partnerships with the county, towns, and agencies of the High Country.

Educate

Encourage, promote, and provide arts education for all ages in a variety of outlets. We offer space and registration services to artists who want to teach. We also act as a resource to find art-related classes, workshops, and more throughout the community. 

Support

​Offer support to artists and agencies. We are the Designated County Partner for the North Carolina Arts Council and receive federal and state funds annually. We act as a resource for opportunities, professional development, and funding through grants and scholarships.

Inspire

Inspire creativity through community engagement. We cultivate this through public arts projects, festivals, and competitions. We also offer artists opportunities to showcase their work.

Our Office:

Blue Ridge ArtSpace
Our main office is a community space for art-related groups to meet and practice as well as a space for classes and instruction. Groups and classes may meet anytime - not just our listed office hours. 

Address: 377 Shadowline Drive, Boone NC 
M-F, 9am - 4pm with extended hours for meetings and classes
Sometimes our Executive Director has out-of-office appointments. Please call ahead if you want to make sure someone is there. 
Office Hours: 
Monday: 
  • Exceptional Abilities Art Class with Watauga Opportunities Participants 10am - 11:30am
  • Japanese Watercolor Classes: 1pm - 3pm
  • Yarn Circle - Fiber Arts Community Group 
Tuesday: 
  • Jewelry Guild Community Group 10am - 1pm 
  • Teen Seminar - 4pm - 5:30pm  
  • Adult Art Classes - John Bond - 6:00pm - 8pm 
Wednesday: 
  • Open Studio and Plein Air Painters Community Group 9am - 12pm 
  • Yarn Circle - Fiber Arts Community Group 
  • Youth Art 1 Class
Thursday: 
  • Adult Art Class - John Bond 10am - Noon 
  • Banjo Buddies Community Group - noon - 2pm
  • ​Teen Seminar - John Bond  4pm - 5pm  
Friday: 
  • No planned groups on Fridays 
Saturday
  • Beginner's Watercolor Classes - Monica Linville 10am-1pm

Please call ahead if you plan on visiting us. Hours are subject to change during the summer months or during holidays. 929-964-7233
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Stay up to date on all the latest Arts Council news, art-related events, and more. Our newsletters keep you up to date on advocacy, education, support, and engagement opportunities. 
PHONE: 828-264-1789
377 Shadowline Drive
​Boone, NC 28607
​info@watauga-arts.org

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