Cherokee County Arts Council

05/20/2026

https://www.cherokeeartscouncil.org/events/megan-jean-byrne-klay-acoustic-duo

Acoustic roots and Americana duo Megan Jean & Byrne Klay perform at the CCAC Center Gallery on Saturday, July 18 at 7:00 pm. They have played the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, been featured on NPR's Mountain Stage, and opened for Shovels and Rope, Amythyst Kiah, and 10,000 Maniacs. Part

05/20/2026

There's a little something going on at the Center Gallery right now!

A big thank you to Rachel Watson, our Executive Director, and the crew of volunteers helping her get it done. They have been ripping stuff down and doing it fast- and generally making the whole space better!

It's a good thing they're so quick because the June opening reception is Friday, June 5th at 5:30 p.m. - we'll be exhibiting work by Kyle Cottier, a Knoxville sculptor whose pieces are built from thousands of small wooden parts, woven together into larger forms. It's the kind of work you want to walk around and look at from a few angles.

Thanks to Graciela Laurent Photography for sponsoring the June exhibit. Come check out the new space and meet Kyle!

33 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC

05/19/2026

05/10/2026

Phil and Martha are members of our Open Studios project!

A true Artisan and great guy. Phil and his wife drive in from North Carolina every Saturday morning to be with us at the market. How lucky are we❤️

See you next Saturday.

05/05/2026

What a great day! We were proud to help book the music and artist demos for the Murphy Spring Festival!

Photos by Nathan Baerreis Photography

05/02/2026

✨ Saturday Spotlight ✨

Today we’re highlighting the Murphy Business Association and all the incredible work they do to support, promote, and strengthen our local businesses here in Murphy!

From organizing community events to creating opportunities for small businesses to thrive, the Murphy Business Association plays a huge role in keeping our downtown vibrant and welcoming.

Today, you can see that impact firsthand at the Murphy Spring Festival, happening right now!

Be sure to stop by, explore all the vendors, enjoy the festivities, and show some love to the local businesses that make our community so special.

There’s no better way to spend your Saturday than supporting local and soaking in everything Murphy has to offer 🌿

05/01/2026

Check it out!

Leigh Ann Wilder and Janelle Wienke from our Creative Economies team met with leaders from western North Carolina arts agencies at Toe River Arts this week for their regional meeting. We’re grateful to these local arts leaders for sharing their passion and insight, and to our wonderful hosts at Toe River Arts for making the gathering possible.

Toe River Arts NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources Arts AVL Burke Arts Council Arts Culture Catawba Caldwell Arts Council Cherokee County Arts Council The Madison County Arts Council Watauga Arts Council

Image : Art leaders from western arts agencies at Toe River Arts in Spruce Pine. Photo courtesy of N.C. Arts Council.