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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Mary Lou Higgins - Sibylline Faces
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: MaryLou Higgins\, Remembering\, 1993\, Gesso on canvas\, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.007.015\, Photographed by Joshua White \nJune 7 – November 15\, 2025 | Schaefer Gallery \nThis exhibiton presents a selection of ceramic works and drawings by MaryLou Higgins (1926–2012)\, an artist active in North Carolina throughout her prolific career. Best known for her illustrative approach to ceramics\, Higgins worked across multiple media\, creating a body of work defined by intricate draftsmanship and a focus on the female figure. \nA voracious illustrator\, Higgins filled the surfaces of her vessels and forms with an evolving repertory of female faces and figures\, rendered with baroque embellishment and a distinct physicality. Often gilded and highly ornamented\, these works foreground the female visage\, as do the elongated or voluptuous silhouettes of the forms themselves. Her drawing practice extended beyond ceramics into works on paper\, canvas\, and handmade furniture\, where her dense\, gestural approach to line and composition further reveals her interest in stylized figuration. \nHiggins often collaborated with her husband\, Edward Higgins\, who at times constructed the ceramic forms she adorned. The figures that populate her work have been compared to the Sibyls—prophetesses of ancient Greece who were believed to articulate divine revelations in rhythmic verse while in a trance. The exaggerated features and expressive gestures of her figures also recall the stylized bodies of late 16th-century Italian\, or Mannerist\, painting\, suggesting an engagement with historical representations of the feminine form. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-mary-lou-higgins-sibylline-faces/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251227T180000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: The Shape of Color - Understanding Color Theory in BRAHM's Collection
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Anne Wall Thomas\, The Way to There\, 2015\, mixed-media on paper\, 26 inches wide x 30 inches high (framed)\, Gift of Mary Wall Garren in honor of Anne Wall Thomas\, BRAHM Permanent Collection 2024.006.001 \nMarch 15 – December 27\, 2025 | Cannon Gallery \nColor is fundamental to human perception\, yet its nature has fascinated and perplexed philosophers\, artists\, and scientists for centuries. Through observation\, experimentation\, and artistic practice\, they have developed theories to define and manipulate color as both a science and a sensation. From Antiquity through the 20th century\, these evolving ideas have shaped how we see and use color in art and design. \nThis exhibition explores key milestones in the history of color theory through seven case studies\, each centered on a single work of art from BRAHM’s Permanent Collection. Alongside these works\, diagrams and historical models illustrate how color has been classified\, studied\, and understood over time. By examining these varied approaches\, The Shape of Color invites us to consider the ways in which color influences our perception\, emotions\, and the visual world around us. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-the-shape-of-color/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T152536Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Daingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Elliot Daingerfield\, Landscape\, undated\, watercolor on paper\, 9 1/4 x 10 3/4 inches; Framed: 19 7/8 x 21 1/4 x 2 inches. On loan from The Johnson Collection\, Spartanburg\, South Carolina \nMay 31 – October 19\, 2025 | Fort Gallery \nDaingerfield & The Tonalist Instinct explores the development of Tonalism\, a distinctly American artistic movement responding to early modernist impulses in painting. Emerging in the latter half of the 19th century\, Tonalism was characterized by subtle color harmonies\, soft atmospheric effects\, and contemplative\, mood-driven scenes. Often emphasizing twilight or dawn landscapes\, tonalist works evoke introspective\, serene\, or even ominous atmospheres\, prioritizing mood and emotional resonance over detailed realism. \nCentral to the exhibition is Elliott Daingerfield (1859–1932)\, one of North Carolina’s most celebrated artists. Daingerfield’s connection to Tonalism is reflected in his expressive interpretations of the Southern landscape\, particularly around Blowing Rock\, where he summered for over four decades. His art is distinguished by poetic subtlety and spiritual undertones—qualities highly valued by tonalist painters. Although Daingerfield resisted a single or dogmatic approach\, Tonalism profoundly shaped his artistic evolution. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-daingerfield-the-tonalist-instinct/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,Fall,Featured,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250731T190000
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SUMMARY:Life Cycle of a River Rock
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit: Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn\, Installation view\, Photo: Josh White \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations exhibition explores the nature of stones\, the memories they keep\, and the stories they tell. To further celebrate this exhibition\, join Appalachian State University Geology Professor Lauren Waterworth as she tells the story of a stone found on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain that records the epic history of an ancient river that flowed through time between two great mountain ranges. \nAbout the Speaker: \nRaised in Western North Carolina\, Lauren Waterworth channels her love for the natural world into her art. Lauren’s paintings are colorful\, impressionistic\, and a little bit dreamy. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/life-cycle-of-a-river-rock/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250724T190000
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SUMMARY:Mountains as a Destination
DESCRIPTION:BRAHM invites you to join us on the cusp of the 67th annual Blowing Rock Tour of Homes for an enriching evening of architectural history with award-winning author Peggy Smith. \nMountains as a Destination \nMountain landscapes offer the opportunity for recreation and relaxation\, for embracing tradition and assuming new identities\, for strengthening family bonds and making new friends. As chugging trains and improved roads brought outsiders to the high country\, resorts like Blowing Rock developed a distinctive architecture that created a sense of place and enhanced their appeal as tourist attractions. \nOn the eve of Blowing Rock’s Annual Tour of Homes\, Peggy Smith will (boldly) examine Sun Valley\, Aspen\, and Blowing Rock as cool places to visit\, looking especially at the vacation architecture and identities that mountain recreation makes possible. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/mountains-as-a-destination/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250717T190000
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SUMMARY:How Art can Upgrade your Brain
DESCRIPTION:Science is telling us daily about the incredible power of the brain\, but not about how to tap into that incredible resource. In “How Art Can Upgrade Your Brain” you’ll learn: \n\n\nfascinating and easy to understand information about your brain \n\n\nhow art impacts the brain \n\n\npractical tools and techniques for your brain that you can use in your everyday life. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker \nDiane Alexander’s captivating presentation style has made her an international speaker\, consultant and author.  She brings a wealth of education (graduate degrees in: Psychology\, Business and Neuroscience) and practical work experience to her audience. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/how-art-can-upgrade-your-brain/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250708T134628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T134628Z
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SUMMARY:The Environmental History of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:App State presents Examining the ecological impacts of the Civil War and how scholars write history A discussion with Dr. Judkin Browning and Dr. Tim Silver \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/the-environmental-history-of-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,History and Heritage,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T170000
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CREATED:20250521T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T200112Z
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SUMMARY:Nina Campbell Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Museum is very excited to host Nina Campbell as our speaker and special guest at this year’s BRAHM Summer Luncheon\, Cocktail Buffet and Afternoon Tea. The Cocktail Buffet is on June 26\, 2025\, at 6 pm\, and the Afternoon Tea is on June 27\, 2025\, at 3 pm\, directly after her Luncheon talk. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/nina-campbell-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250214T133429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T200357Z
UID:10001290-1751022000-1751029200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:BRAHM: 2025 Summer Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:BRAHM’s annual Summer Luncheon will take place on Friday\, June 27\, 2025. Save the date! Special Guest Nina Campbell. \nThis event is at capacity. 
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/brahm-2023-summer-luncheon/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250521T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T170413Z
UID:10004482-1749812400-1749816000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Dizzy's Business: the Creative Genius of Dizzy Gillespie
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The High Country Jazz Festival \nThis program will provide an overview of the life and creative genius of ground breaking musician\, Dizzy Gillespie. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/dizzys-business-the-creative-genius-of-dizzy-gillespie/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250521T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T182835Z
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SUMMARY:Stories from Here: High Country Documentary Film
DESCRIPTION:Join App State’s Dr. Beth Davison for a screening of five short documentaries that showcase the stories of locals. After the screening\, there will be a Q&A session with filmmakers. \nList of Short Films: \nMod-1 (runtime 11:00) – by Aaron Barlow \nAbove the Mountain Majesties (runtime 12:23) -by Beth Davison \nThe Nature of Art – (runtime 4:30) – by Beth Davison \nCane Boil – (runtime 5:32) by Sammy Osmond \nJulian Price Park – (runtime 8:16) by Laci Broom \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/stories-from-here-high-country-documentary-film/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250529T120000
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CREATED:20250430T182305Z
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SUMMARY:Remaking the Mayview Manor with Dan Nance
DESCRIPTION:Join BRAHM on Thursday\, May 29\, at 11 am for a talk about the Mayview Manor diorama\, with artist Dan Nance. In this program\, Dan will take us through his artistic practice of historically accurate works. Audiences will get to see behind-the-scenes footage of Dan reconstructing the Mayview Manor at an 80th of the scale. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/remaking-the-mayview-manor-with-dan-nance/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250430T140048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T181500Z
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SUMMARY:Zine Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Use collage\, drawing\, journaling\, and painting to express your healing journey and vision for the future. Create a “zine” format vision board collage with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Expressive Arts Consultant and Educator Andi Gelsthorpe for this FREE workshop. Ages 16+ \nAll materials and snacks provided. \nThis class is funded by the North Carolina Arts Council Hurricane Helene Relief Grants for Organizations in Western North Carolina. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/zine-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250430T171836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T171836Z
UID:10004410-1746725400-1746729000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition Reception for Young at Art
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 8\, 2025 \n5 to 6:30 pm \nAlexander Community Gallery \nJoin BRAHM in celebrating the amazing young artists from Blowing Rock School. Thanks to a grant from the Blowing Rock Community Foundation as well as private donors\, students in Kindergarten through Fourth grade visit BRAHM each month to learn about art history and current Museum exhibits. From Moai to Monet\, their projects are inspired by famous works of art. Each student will have one artwork featured in the student show. The Young at Art Student Show will be open for the entire month of May in the Alexander Community Gallery on BRAHM’s upper level. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibition-reception-for-young-at-art/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250429T185419Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day - Make Your Own Needle-Felted Rocks
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Vaughn\, A Day. A Time.\, needle felted wool\, 2020. Photo: Joshua White \nJoin BRAHM artist in residence Sarah Vaughn for a drop-in event creating needle-felted stones like those featured in her current BRAHM installation\, Considerations. Throughout the last week of April interact with the artist during her residency week as she adds to the exhibition. To create your own felted stone\, head down to the Wilson Education Center on our lower level between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Saturday. All materials and instructions provided. Recommended for ages 10+ \nThis event will be an all-day event and no registration is required for guests. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/community-day-make-your-own-needle-felted-rocks/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250429T180350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184148Z
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SUMMARY:Considerations: Mending Stones
DESCRIPTION:Join BRAHM Friday\, May 2\, 2025 for a discussion between artist Sarah Vaughn and Reverend Andrew Hege about the significance and symbolism of stones in their work. Reverend Hege\, Rector of St. Mary of the Hill’s Episcopal Church\, was inspired by Vaughn’s exhibition so much so that his Ash Wednesday address to the congregation focused on the symbol of mended stones. Sarah Vaughn is the artist behind Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/considerations-mending-stones/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250429T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T175746Z
UID:10004407-1746122400-1746126000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Excavating One Ship with Two Identities: La Concorde and Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been raised from the shipwreck of Queen Anne’s Revenge since full excavation began in 2005. Kimberly Kenyon of the North Carolina Office of State Archaeology is the lead archaeologist for the site of Blackbeard’s infamous flagship\, formerly the slave ship La Concorde. Ms. Kenyon will share her experiences and insights into what the artifacts from this significant archaeological discovery reveal about the Golden Age of Piracy and how it intersected with the transatlantic slave trade. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/excavating-one-ship-with-two-identities/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250409T194538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T194538Z
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SUMMARY:Considerations Tour with Sarah Vaughn at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn\, Installation view. Photo by Joshua White \nJoin BRAHM for a special gallery tour of Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn\, with none other than Sarah Vaughn! Learn about the exhibition from the artist herself. \nThis event has limited capacity\, please register in advance to reserve a spot. \nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations invites visitors to step into a landscape of thousands of carefully crafted glass river rocks. Made using techniques like blowing\, flame-working\, casting\, and laminating\, these fragile stones are stacked and arranged to create an immersive installation that explores how we experience and remember the world around us. Each glass rock represents a moment in time—some tied to personal memories\, others shaped from reclaimed glass\, blending stories of loss and creation. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/considerations-tour-with-sarah-vaughn-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250409T194013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T194013Z
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SUMMARY:Dail Dixon Artist Talk at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Dail Dixon for an exploration of his exhibition\, Dail Dixon: Modern at Scale. This program will explore Dail’s life and development as an artist. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/dail-dixon-artist-talk-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250409T193456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T193456Z
UID:10003995-1745071200-1745074800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Doc Watson A Life in Music: Book Discussion at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Join Author Eddie Huffman as he takes us through is new book\, Doc Watson: A Life In Music. Huffman will take us through the process of researching and writing the book and sharing some of his favorite stories about the man\, the myth\, the legend of the Blue Ridge\, Doc Watson. \nPick up your copy of the book in advance at Firelight Book and Candle in Blowing Rock. If you aren’t able to pick up your copy ahead of time\, Firelight will have representatives at the event selling copies. \nThis event is made possible through a grant from America 250 NC\, an initiative by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. This event is co-presented with Firelight Book and Candle in Blowing Rock. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/doc-watson-a-life-in-music-book-discussion-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250409T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T153958Z
UID:10003993-1744468200-1744470000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Hatch Show Print: Every Poster Tells a Story at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Hatch Show Print is a letterpress poster and design shop located in Nashville\, Tennessee. Founded in 1879\, HSP is still designing and printing over 700 jobs a year\, using the original wood type found on countless posters advertising live music\, carnivals\, circuses\, and vaudeville and minstrel shows of years gone by\, combined with hand carved imagery that spans the history of the shop. Though the 145 year old business is known for its twentieth century country music posters\, the work the shop has put out over five generations in operation reflects changes in technology\, communication arts\, and commerce\, as well as the evolution of popular entertainment. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/hatch-show-print-every-poster-tells-a-story-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250329T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250329T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250225T152329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T152329Z
UID:10003148-1743247800-1743253200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Write to be Fully Alive at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:This March take some time for yourself by joining BRAHM for Write to be Fully Alive.   \nNancy Dorrier will lead freewriting workshops every Saturday in March\, from 11:30 am to 1 pm.  You’re welcome to attend one\, some\, or all. \nNancy thinks of freewriting as a meditation practice. When we allow time for silence (and writing)\, what matters bubbles to the surface\, and we discover direction that we miss when we’re caught up in the rush of life. \nWe invite you to join us and use the time to discover being fully alive! \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/write-to-be-fully-alive-at-brahm/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250225T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T152645Z
UID:10003152-1742810400-1742817600@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Shaft Weaving and Bound Weave Rugs at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Participants need to have some basic knowledge of weaving and be able to warp their looms prior to this workshop. Weavers will explore a variety of boundweave techniques while weaving a sampler of different designs and color combinations. They will be able to design and weave a larger rug independently after completing the workshop. \nTo register for this event please call Kayla Reische at 828-295-9099 ext. 3014 \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/shaft-weaving-and-bound-weave-rugs-at-brahm/2025-03-24/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250225T173522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T173522Z
UID:10003207-1742468400-1742472000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blowing Rock's Newest Fresco Program at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church has unveiled two frescoes by renowned artist\, Ben Long. These frescoes depict the 23rd Psalm. Join us to learn how the frescoes made it to Rumple and their plans for the future of fresco. This discussion will feature Kathy Beach\, Pastor at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian and Jim Walters\, fresco scholar and driving force behind the fresco making its way to Blowing Rock. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blowing-rocks-newest-fresco-program-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250225T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T172841Z
UID:10003206-1741863600-1741867200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Music is an important thread in the fabric of our culture.  It is a universal language that speaks to the soul and inspires us to collaborate and contribute to the melody.  To highlight the importance of musical traditions in our region\, the Wilkes Heritage Museum created the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.  Centrally located in the museum\, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame exists to showcase and preserve the rich musical heritage of the greater Blue Ridge Mountains from northern Georgia to northern Virginia. The Hall of Fame educates\, defines\, and interprets the history of music and musicians in all genres from the region with exhibits and an annual celebration of inductees.  Wilkes Heritage Museum Director\, Jennifer Furr\, will discuss the creation of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and how it links our region together. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/blue-ridge-music-hall-of-fame-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR,Music,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250225T193614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T193659Z
UID:10003209-1740481200-1754845200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibit - Considerations: An Installation by Sarah Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:February 15 – August 10\, 2025 | Atwell Gallery \nSarah Vaughn’s Considerations invites visitors to step into a landscape of thousands of carefully crafted glass river rocks. Made using techniques like blowing\, flame-working\, casting\, and laminating\, these fragile stones are stacked and arranged to create an immersive installation that explores how we experience and remember the world around us. Each glass rock represents a moment in time—some tied to personal memories\, others shaped from reclaimed glass\, blending stories of loss and creation. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-considerations-an-installation-by-sarah-vaughn/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured,MAIN CALENDAR,Spring,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250102T161708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T161708Z
UID:10003114-1738864800-1738868400@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Drawing to Tell Stories at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Christine Nishiyama\, I CAN DRAW\, doodle \nChildren’s books are a unique form of storytelling in that the illustrations do not just reiterate the story told in the text\, but are instead an integral part of the narrative. In a picture book\, the words and pictures must work together to tell the story. Join local book illustrator Christine Nishiyama for a short slide show presentation and a drawing workshop on the power of pictures and how we all can draw\, no matter our age\, experience\, or skill level. This workshop is for general audiences of all ages. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with High Country Humanities. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/drawing-to-tell-stories-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250102T145213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T145213Z
UID:10003109-1737655200-1737658800@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Anna Buckner & Other Myths Artist Talk at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Join BRAHM for an fun and engaging event with exhibiting artist Anna Buckner & BRAHM Curator of Exhibitions & Collections\, Ian Gabriel Wilson. This program will be one part cocktail party\, one part artist talk\, and one part gallery tour. \nPatrons 21 years of age or older will receive one cocktail. Non-alcoholic options will be provided. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/anna-buckner-other-myths-artist-talk-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Educational,MAIN CALENDAR,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20250117T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T172156Z
UID:10003135-1737111600-1749402000@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Storyboard to Storybook at BRAHM
DESCRIPTION:Symeon Shimin\, Zeely\, 1967\, from Zeely by Virginia Hamilton\, published 1967 by New York: Macmillan \nThis exhibition celebrates the artists behind beloved children’s books of the mid-20th century\, offering a glimpse into the creative process of illustration and storytelling. Featuring over 30 original illustrations\, collages\, and preparatory drawings\, the exhibition highlights the interplay between image and text in crafting indelible narratives. Spanning the 1950s through the 1980s\, these works explore themes of identity\, heritage\, and imagination\, while reflecting the shifting cultural landscape of the time. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-storyboard-to-storybook-at-brahm/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,MAIN CALENDAR,Winter
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T030648
CREATED:20240820T153040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T210347Z
UID:10002475-1735732800-1751821200@blowingrock.com
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Anna Buckner: And other Myths
DESCRIPTION:Anna Buckner\, Small Frogs\, 2024\, found fabric on stretcher (24 x 24in.) \nAnna Buckner is a painter in the most expanded sense. An interdisciplinary artist and maker\, she creates compositions at the intersection of textile patterning\, graphic design\, and painting. And other Myths is a body of work that leverages the storytelling potential of quilting within the context of painterly composition and design precision. The works defy easy categorization\, blending the enticing textures and nostalgic palettes of found fabric with the elevated presentation of a stretched canvas. These images are deeply personal yet universally resonant in their spare iconography. \nAnd other Myths speaks to the all-too-human impulse to self-mythologize. To mythologize is to place something—objects\, narratives\, or even ourselves—within the stratosphere of the gods\, a universal framework to make sense of the challenging and unknown. We tell ourselves stories about our actions and their motivations in an effort to understand our choices and\, hopefully\, make wiser ones in the future. Buckner self-mythologizes in these quilt paintings to navigate the complexities of new motherhood\, finding meaning in the both joyful and overwhelming experience of new life and parenthood. Her studio practice is marked by a self-conscious interrogation of the prevailing systems of logic in painting\, language\, fiber\, and education. In this body of work\, she turns that perceptive eye around and onto herself. \nWebsite
URL:https://blowingrock.com/event/exhibit-anna-buckner-and-other-myths/
LOCATION:Blowing Rock Art & History Museum\, 159 Ginny Stevens Lane\, Blowing Rock\, NC\, 28605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,MAIN CALENDAR
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