Art News (& Stories!)

Welcome to WAC’s art blog, where you can get your daily dose of all things art happening in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Beyond!

Want your story to be featured here? Simply email your story/press release, and any available media to admin@watauga-arts.org

Amber Bateman 12/5/25 Amber Bateman 12/5/25

Small Art Fundraiser TONIGHT!

WAC’s Small Art Fundraiser is TONIGHT (12.05) from 5-7pm at Betty’s Biscuits downtown. 90+ small artworks created by over 35 artists will be for sale, all for $30/ea, with proceeds supporting WAC.

Amber Bateman 11/17/25 Amber Bateman 11/17/25

Turchin Center Showcases New Exhibits for Fall Exhibit Celebration

View work from Jake Eshelman, SR Lejeune, and Gretchen Ernster Henderson at the Turchin Center’s new Fall Exhibition Celebration

Amber Bateman 11/17/25 Amber Bateman 11/17/25

Paint a Mini Canvas With Us at SouthEnd Brewing on Nov. 20th!

Paint a 6×6 canvas with us for our upcoming fundraiser! Canvas and limited supplies provided. Learn more!

Amber Bateman 11/14/25 Amber Bateman 11/14/25

“A Carolina Snowbelle Christmas” Returns December 5–7, 2025

The holiday performance that feels like a party!

Krista Holt 11/5/25 Krista Holt 11/5/25

New ArtMix Exhibit and Reception at WAC

WAC welcomes a new exhibiting group to our two gallery spaces. Come see the new exhibit by ArtMix and stop by during their upcoming reception!

Krista Holt 11/5/25 Krista Holt 11/5/25

Call for Art! WAC’s Small Art Fundraiser Returns!

The Watauga Arts Council’s beloved 6x6 Fundraiser returns with fresh purpose, celebrating creativity in every form while raising essential funds to keep the arts thriving in our community. Learn more about the event and how to get involved!