July 2014 Exhibit at the Red House Studios and Gallery in Black Mountain

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Inn on Mill Creek

As you know, we at the Inn on Mill Creek B&B are big supporters of our talented local artists, including those who are members of the Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. So we wanted to make sure you knew that the SVFAL has an art exhibit showing in July of 2014, called People, Places and Things, at the home of the SVFAL, the Red House Studios and Gallery near the Monte Vista on West State Street in Black Mountain.

2014 Asheville Area Art Events in June

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Inn on Mill Creek

Asheville is consistently named one the nation’s top art-friendly small cities, and for good reason: Check out all the art-related events going on in June in the Asheville, Black Mountain and Old Fort area:

2014 Black Mountain Tailgate Market Season Opening is May 3

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Inn on Mill Creek

[photo credit: BM Tailgate Market Facebook Page]

Many people who visit the mountains of North Carolina have “go to a farmers’ market” on their list of things to do. And for good reason: an abundance of small, family-owned farms are in the mountains, many of them organic, and many of them make their items available for sale at local tailgate markets. Seriously, what’s better than farm fresh strawberries, tomatoes and other fruits and veggies, beautiful cut flowers, and delicious local honey?

Fall 2013 BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend is Nov. 15-17

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

Mathilda Tanner, one of several local artists featured during BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend [Photo Credit: BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend]

We’re really excited to share that one of our favorite Black Mountain art events is just around the corner: the Fall 2013 BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend (formerly known as the East of Asheville Studio to Tour – E.A.S.T.) is November 15-17. It’s an art stroll and studio tour, celebrating our local artists from east of the Blue Ridge Parkway to Black Mountain, hence Blue to Black. We are a proud sponsor of this event.

Folk Art Center and Pisgah Inn Reopen

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

The Folk Art Center off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville

The Asheville, North Carolina, area was hit with some hard news earlier this month when the Folk Art Center and the Pisgah Inn and Restaurant both closed as a result of the federal government shutdown. Both are located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and are popular places for our guests and other visitors to see, especially during the beautiful fall season. The Pisgah Inn’s restaurant serves a fantastic lunch and dinner and is the perfect stop when traveling south on the Parkway to see fall foliage and hike at Mt. Pisgah and Graveyard Fields, while the Folk Art Center is a great destination for viewing regional art and craftwork while traveling the Parkway north toward the fall colors and hiking trails around Craggy Gardens and Mt. Mitchell State Park.

Black Mountain Painted Rocking Chair Auction

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

People enjoying the rocking chairs in front of Black Mountain shops
[Photo Credit: Ray Mata of Blue Ridge Pictures]

Black Mountain, a ridiculously adorable small town just east of Asheville that’s chock full of locally-owned shops and restaurants, is currently raising funds for renovations to its Town Square. The Black Mountain Town Square is located right in the heart of downtown Black Mountain and plans are to transform it into a gathering place for the community and visitors, with an open lawn for outdoor concerts and other outdoor events, extra parking (always nice in a small town that welcomes a lot of visitors each year), and space for farmers’ markets and special events.

Folk Art Center 2013 Heritage Weekend

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville

One of the special features of Appalachian North Carolina is the
treasured tradition of handmade craftwork that carries on today through individual crafters as well as groups
such as the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The Craft Guild will be sponsoring the 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend, celebrating the traditional music, dance and crafts of the
area, on September 21-22, 2013.

The Arrowhead Artists & Artisans League (A3L) in Old Fort

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

The Arrowhead Artists & Artisans League (A3L) is a group of local artists who are dedicated to promoting the arts in Old Fort, NC. If you like art, you’ll appreciate their efforts to preserve the art culture of the mountains in our fabulous little town. This year, A3L opened an art gallery and studio space — Arrowhead Gallery & Studios — on Catawba Avenue in Old Fort, complete with a gorgeous painted quilt block.

Rock the Taste and Blue to Black Art Weekend takes place May 2-5, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Inn on Mill Creek

This year, our area of Western North Carolina is the place to be in early May if you love food and local art!

American Craft Week, October 5-14

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Inn on Mill Creek

Art in the Park [Photo Credit: Asheville Art in the Park]

American Craft Week, a celebration of handmade craft work, takes place October 5-14 this year. Here are some ways you check out items handcrafted by our local artisans and craftspeople:

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July 2014 Exhibit at the Red House Studios and Gallery in Black Mountain

2014 Asheville Area Art Events in June

2014 Black Mountain Tailgate Market Season Opening is May 3

Fall 2013 BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend is Nov. 15-17

Folk Art Center and Pisgah Inn Reopen

Black Mountain Painted Rocking Chair Auction

Folk Art Center 2013 Heritage Weekend

The Arrowhead Artists & Artisans League (A3L) in Old Fort

Rock the Taste and Blue to Black Art Weekend takes place May 2-5, 2013

American Craft Week, October 5-14