Artist Profile
We are working hard to provide opportunities for artists to show and sell their work. The best way to stay informed of opportunities to show and sell your work in the High Country and beyond is submit an artist profile.
We review your profile when seeking work for shows, exhibits, and events. We will contact you if we have specific opportunities that could benefit you as an artist. We often get emails and invitations for shows, competitions, fellowships, professional development and more.
Stay in the know. Join our community.
We review your profile when seeking work for shows, exhibits, and events. We will contact you if we have specific opportunities that could benefit you as an artist. We often get emails and invitations for shows, competitions, fellowships, professional development and more.
Stay in the know. Join our community.
Buskers Fest!
October 1st, 2021
For a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!
5pm - 8pm
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/WataugaArts/buskers-fest-registration
All registered artists will receive additional instructions and placement info.
We are currently at capacity for paying artist to attend and placement of individual musicians along King Street. We may have space for low-impact roaming acts (such as juggling, etc.) Larger acts such as dance groups may be able to alternate with other groups in one performance space. If you are interested in attending please register and we will be in contact to clarify the specifics.
What is a "busker" you ask? A busker is someone who performs in a public space for tips or donations. Many well known performers from Boone started out as Buskers. Doc Watson and Old Crow Medicine Show, just to name a few.
We seek to offer a Covid-safe way celebrate our diverse creative community. We are seeking artists of all mediums to join us! We plan to place artists of all kinds: musicians, street performers, visual artists, etc. in strategic places from Turchin Center and Public Library all the way down to Ransom. Residents and visitors can explore the businesses of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience that creators provide.
This is an excellent chance to showcase your skills and promote yourself while contributing to a celebration of the arts. Individuals, Bands, Groups, studios, performing arts groups are welcome. All Art Forms Welcome!!
We hope to make this an annual event where we shut down streets and provide opportunities for more artists and performers.
Invite your friends, families, and supporters.
Spread the word!
For a First Friday Art Crawl like no other!
5pm - 8pm
Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/WataugaArts/buskers-fest-registration
All registered artists will receive additional instructions and placement info.
We are currently at capacity for paying artist to attend and placement of individual musicians along King Street. We may have space for low-impact roaming acts (such as juggling, etc.) Larger acts such as dance groups may be able to alternate with other groups in one performance space. If you are interested in attending please register and we will be in contact to clarify the specifics.
What is a "busker" you ask? A busker is someone who performs in a public space for tips or donations. Many well known performers from Boone started out as Buskers. Doc Watson and Old Crow Medicine Show, just to name a few.
We seek to offer a Covid-safe way celebrate our diverse creative community. We are seeking artists of all mediums to join us! We plan to place artists of all kinds: musicians, street performers, visual artists, etc. in strategic places from Turchin Center and Public Library all the way down to Ransom. Residents and visitors can explore the businesses of downtown Boone and enjoy a rich experience that creators provide.
This is an excellent chance to showcase your skills and promote yourself while contributing to a celebration of the arts. Individuals, Bands, Groups, studios, performing arts groups are welcome. All Art Forms Welcome!!
We hope to make this an annual event where we shut down streets and provide opportunities for more artists and performers.
Invite your friends, families, and supporters.
Spread the word!
Please call or email with specific questions! info@watauga-arts.org or 828-964-7233
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
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little independent theatre and The Rock Church are excited to bring The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson to Boone this December!
We are holding OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ALL ROLES - so whether you're 5 or 95, we're excited to have you come out! WHEN: September 20 & 23 from 6:30-8:30p WHERE: The Rock Church (215 Boone Heights Dr #301, next to Stickboy) Rehearsals will begin Saturday, September 25 and run until tech week (starting Saturday, December 11), and will generally be Mondays & Thursdays (6:30-8:30p) and Saturdays (10a-1p). The show will run Thursday-Saturday, December 16-18. If you're interested or have questions,please email lit@arclite.org for information sheet, audition form, and sides! |
Sculpture Call for Artists
Help celebrate the Town of Boone 150th Anniversary with Public Art!
We would like to select at least two sculptures that represent the High Country, nature, Boone, or offer a special connection to our community. Local sculptors are encouraged to apply! Two Sculpture locations: October/November 2021: Corner of Depot and King Street (right in the center of town, in front of Melanie’s Restaurant) June 2022: King Street (center of town next to Town Hall) Submit your work here! |
Watauga Arts Council is helping the town of Boone manage its annual public art sculpture program. We are seeking outdoor sculptures (and murals) to adorn the streets of downtown Boone. We have two locations that are already on an annual sculpture rotation and we plan to add more locations in the near future.
We are starting a rolling submissions process for this program. These applications will be reviewed regularly.
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General Call for Musicians, Performers, and Artists to Demonstrate
Help us show the world a creative Watauga.
We want you to be seen and heard! We would love to offer opportunities to artists and musicians to self promote while also representing the creative community in Watauga. |
Seeking Musicians, Performers, and Artist Demonstrators
Seeking musicians or performers to play in public on our stage! Let us know if you have interest in playing in our gallery space during open hours, for first friday, or other special events. Performers could put out a tip jar or have a Venmo tip sign, may sell their CDs. Artists Demonstrators: Seeking Artists of all art forms who are willing to show what they do or how they do it. As part of an "Energize the Arts" campaign - we are seeking artists who would like paint or draw on site or demonstrate how they do their craft. In most cases, artist could bring a small body of work (not a full booth space) to sell on site. |
Tanger Artisan Market
2021 DATES (Rain or Shine):
May 7 & 8 / June 4 & 5 / July 2 & 3 / August 6 & 7 / September 3 & 4 / October 1 & 2 / November 5 & 6, 26, 27 To apply please submit materials shown below to 278 Shoppes on the Parkway Rd. Suite 33, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 or Katy.Reisterer@tangeroutlets.com:
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Calling all artists, crafters and makers!
Tanger Outlets is now accepting applications for the 2021 Artisan Marketplace Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock. There are three options of payments for the 2021 season, you must choose one of the three plans and follow all guidelines attached to such: PLAN 1: I’m ready to go! I will PRE-PAY in full for the entire season ($300) by May 1, 2021. I’m fully committed and understand I am getting a greatly discounted deal! 2 days per month for $40 x 7 months + $20 Black Friday & Saturday weekend = $300 for 8 scheduled events. I will commit to all dates rain or shine, I will not be refunded if I don’t show. PLAN 2: I can commit to MOST of the dates because I am participating in another show! I will PRE-PAY (for chosen dates) by May 1, 2021 and to receive the discounted price I must pre-pay for no less than 5 event dates. I must commit to the dates I choose, rain or shine. I will not be refunded if I don’t show. Also, IF my plans change and I want to ADD back unchosen dates, I will have to pay the increased PAY-PER-EVENT price see below. Plan 3: I have no idea what I want to commit to yet. I want to be in the show but rain scares me, even though Katy always makes it worth my while! I will PAY-PER-EVENT $80 for both Friday & Saturday, or $40 per single day. I am not guaranteed a spot and I am not getting the discounted season rate. I must contact Katy and commit to a date no less than 1 week in advance (for paperwork purposes). | ||||
Call For Instructors
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We are looking for more Art Instructors for...
General Art Classes or Workshops: If you are interested in teaching classes or workshops of any kind, please look at your schedule, consider which format is best for you, and your target age demographic and fill out our form! Teen/Youth programming: We would love to form a youth art community group. This group would get to explore all the facets of the art world here in Watauga County and beyond. We might have them tackle a mural project as well. We are seeking people who would like to help provide art experiences to this age group. We could do workshops or artist talks, demonstrations, backstage invites to shows, etc. Special Needs Art Classes: We are currently considering offering some art classes for people with autism or other disabilities, it takes a special kind of teacher to be able to handle this type of class. If you have experience and a heart to serve people with autism or other exceptionalities, please reaching out. |
Other Opportunties to Sell:
The Curio Machine
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The Curio Machine is a new Boone-based company specializing in creative vending machines with a rotating collection of local creative goods. With grant support from WCAC, Curio is preparing to launch their first full-sized machine at our downtown King Street space and the submission process to be included is open! For any artists interested in vending their products through the new machines, you can submit your ideas and get the full details with the form at bit.ly/SubmitToCurio or by contacting thecuriomachine@gmail.com. The machine can accommodate items 1"-6" wide, but all artists are invited to also list larger works on the Curio online marketplace, up now at thecuriomachine.com.
This is an amazing opportunity for artists seeking to make passive income from their work and will be launching this month. Send your art in now to get in for the launch and feel free to share with your other artist friends! The overall goal is to collaborate and help more artists making a living doing the things they love up here in the High Country! |
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Artist GrantsWe are partnered with the North Carolina Arts Council to provide financial support to our local artists with the Regional Artist Support Grant.
Artists can apply for money for projects, travel, and equipment in order to further their professional career.
We are currently accepting applications for 2021/2022. Apply today!! |
Please continue to check out this page to see future opportunities for Professional Development and Community Partnerships!
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