Toe River Arts

08/14/2026

Tom Spleth: Ain’t it Funny How Time Slips Away is now on view in the Kokol Gallery!

Come enjoy this exhibition celebrating Spleth’s work over the decades. This retrospective draws together and connects the various threads of his work over 40-50 years.

On View: August 15 - September 26
Reception: August 28, 5-7 PM

08/14/2026

Calling all artists and galleries in Mitchell and Yancey Counties! 📣 The application for our November Studio Tour, November 13-15, 2026 is now live! Apply using the link in our bio!

08/14/2026

2026 November Studio Tour Application Now Live! Application deadline is September 11th!

Interested in being on our November Studio Tour?

Visit:
https://toeriverarts.org/the-journey/the-events/studio-tour/

Studio Tour Guide Advertising information is also available at the link above!

08/11/2026

Join us tomorrow evening, 8/12 from 5-9PM for nonprofit night at Homeplace Beer Company in Burnsville and help support our work at Toe River Arts!

A huge thank you to Homeplace for their support.❤️

We hope to see you there!

07/22/2026

Both of our locations will be CLOSED this Thursday (7/23), and Friday (7/24).

Thank you for your understanding while Toe River Arts staff prepares for our Fifty Forward Gala.

We will reopen for our normal hours on Saturday (7/25). We hope to see you soon!

07/15/2026

We are thrilled to be included as a craft hub in the first round of the Craft Catalyst Initiative!

This new collaborative program from the Center for Craft and Etsy will invest in craft hubs across the United States. We are honored to be recognized for our work supporting craft artists and ensuring that makers remain an essential part of our local culture and economy.

It was such a treat to see Governor Josh Stein celebrate the launch of this program in Asheville, NC, yesterday.

Thank you to the Center for Craft and Etsy for launching this fantastic initiative and for including Toe River Arts.

Learn more about the Craft Catalyst Initiative at craftcatalyst.centerforcraft.org.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is in Asheville today to celebrate t...

07/08/2026

🎨 We have extra spots in two upcoming summer camps. Grab a spot while you can!

No Place Like Home 3D Sculpture
July 14 & 16 | Ages 8 - 14
5 spots available

Extra! Extra! Zines & Newsletters
July 28 & 30 | Ages 8 - 14
2 spots available

Summer camps are Tuesday & Thursday, 10AM - 1PM, $75 per week.

Sign up at the link in our bio, or email [email protected] with questions.

07/03/2026

✨There’s one more week to buy tickets to our Fifty Forward Gala!✨

Join us on July 24th to celebrate 50 years of Toe River Arts. This special indoor celebration will honor our legacy while we look boldly towards the future. The evening will include a beer and wine bar, dinner, dessert, a live and silent auction, and performances by artists from our amazing community.

Enjoy a sneak peak of some of the work we are featuring in our silent auction and stay tuned for more!

William Bernstein
Glasses | Set of 2
Glass

Stanley Mace Andersen
Platter
Clay

Follow the link in our bio to purchase your ticket for the Fifty Forward Gala.

06/15/2026

We are so proud of our young artists! 🎨

Thank you to the for featuring local students Felix Henson and Violeta Romero-Meza and their incredible artwork.

Their work is currently on view in our Owen Gallery exhibition, Young Artists of Mitchell County, curated by local artist and educator, Melisa Cadell ( ). This inspiring exhibition celebrates young people exploring the power of art and creative expression.

As Melisa Shares:
"I am proud of our young artists and want the exhibition to encourage everyone who sees it to believe that the future can be held by those who openly create possibilities through their visions."

Young Artists of Mitchell County is on display through this coming Saturday, June 20th. Stop by, experience these works in person, and support the next generation of artists!

06/08/2026

Last Thursday we had the great pleasure of celebrating our friends as they opened their newly renovated space after Hurricane Helene. We’re so grateful for these folks and the work they do in Madison County. Congrats Brandon and team!