Haywood County Arts Council

Haywood County Arts Council PROMOTE. ENGAGE. CELEBRATE. Haywood County Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit that is your source for the arts in Haywood County.

Gallery 86 is our visual arts gallery on Main Street in Waynesville, NC.

🎨✨ ARTS WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎨Haywood County is coming alive with art, creativity, music, theatre, galleries, exhibi...
09/05/2026

🎨✨ ARTS WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎨

Haywood County is coming alive with art, creativity, music, theatre, galleries, exhibitions, and artist demonstrations during Arts Weekend, September 18–20!

Alongside the Haywood County Studio Tour, explore galleries and creative spaces throughout Waynesville, Canton, Hazelwood, and beyond. Meet local artists, watch demonstrations, discover handmade work, catch a show, enjoy live music, and experience the incredible creative community that makes Haywood County so special. 💛

🖌️ Meet artists
🏺 Explore galleries & exhibitions
🎨 Watch artist demonstrations
🎭 See live theatre
🎶 Enjoy live music
🏡 Visit Studio Tour stops
✨ Discover something new!

📅 September 18–20, 2026
📍 All around Haywood County

Make a weekend of it! Come explore, connect, create, and celebrate the arts with us! Learn More at HaywoodArts.org

🎨✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Donna M. Mankus — Stop #10! ✨🎨Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight series...
09/05/2026

🎨✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Donna M. Mankus — Stop #10! ✨🎨

Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight series is Donna M. Mankus — Stop #10!

Step inside Donna’s studio and explore her wonderful collection of acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings. Working across three different painting mediums, Donna brings a unique perspective and artistic approach to each piece.

The Studio Tour is your chance to see her artwork up close and in her creative space, meet the artist, and get a glimpse into the process behind her paintings. 🖌️✨

📍 Stop #10 — Donna M. Mankus
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
📅 Sunday, September 20 | Noon – 5 pm

✨ See the studio. Explore the paintings. Meet the artist! ✨

09/04/2026

It’s been just over four months since our amazing donor pledged over $1 million dollars to purchase 196 N. Main Street… our dream space! We finally can share the news and we had so much fun sharing with you at tonight’s First Friday!

We still need YOUR help follow the link in bio to donate and get this project started!

Gratitude is an understatement!Thanks to an extraordinarily generous anonymous gift, the Haywood County Arts Council was...
09/04/2026

Gratitude is an understatement!

Thanks to an extraordinarily generous anonymous gift, the Haywood County Arts Council was able to purchase our permanent home at 196 N Main right here in Waynesville.

That gift bought us the building, and our new Elevate the Arts campaign is how we will transform it into the vibrant home for the arts our community deserves.

This new home gives HCAC an incredible opportunity to create a place where artists can create, students can learn, art can be celebrated, and our community can gather for generations to come.

Our $1.5 million Elevate the Arts Campaign will help us transform the building with a modernized elevator and safe new stairways, beautiful gallery lighting, flexible exhibit walls, affordable artist studios, classrooms and more.

Whether you sponsor a step, a gallery wall, an artist studio, or an entire space, there is a place for you in this story.

Every gift helps us elevate the arts in Haywood County. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!

🔗 https://givebutter.com/elevate-the-arts-hcac

09/04/2026

Today marks a huge milestone for Haywood County Arts Council! 🥳

Thanks to an extraordinarily generous anonymous gift, we just purchased our permanent home!

This new home at 196 N Main gives HCAC an incredible opportunity to create a place where artists can create, students can learn, art can be celebrated, and our community can gather for generations to come.

Our $1.5 million Elevate the Arts Campaign will help us transform the building with a modernized elevator and safe new stairways, beautiful gallery lighting, flexible exhibit walls, affordable artist studios, classrooms and more.

We can’t wait to bring this incredible arts center to the community!

Stay tuned and follow our journey as we transform this building and Elevate the Arts in Haywood County.

📸🎶 Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Bob Child — Stop #2! 🎶📸Our Studio Tour spotlight series continues with Bo...
09/04/2026

📸🎶 Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Bob Child — Stop #2! 🎶📸

Our Studio Tour spotlight series continues with Bob Child, a talented photographer and flute maker featured at The Shelton House — Stop #2!

Bob’s creative practice brings together two very different art forms: the art of photography and the craftsmanship of handmade flutes. Come explore his work, see his creative process up close, and discover the skill and artistry behind both.

Whether you’re drawn to the lens or the sound of a handcrafted instrument, Bob’s stop offers something unique to discover!

📍 Stop #2 — The Shelton House
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
📅 Sunday, September 20 | Noon – 5 pm

✨ Come meet Bob, explore his work, and experience another unique stop on the Haywood County Studio Tour!

🎨✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Jules Huntsberger — Stop #3! ✨🎨Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight serie...
09/04/2026

🎨✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Jules Huntsberger — Stop #3! ✨🎨

Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight series is Jules Huntsberger — Stop #3!

Step inside Jules’ studio and get a behind-the-scenes look at her drawings and paintings up close. The Studio Tour is a special opportunity to see not only the finished artwork, but also the creative process behind it.

📍 Stop #3 — Jules Huntsberger
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
📅 Sunday, September 20 | Noon – 5 pm

✨ See the studio. Meet the artist. Experience the process. ✨

🪵✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Rufus Dale — Stop #16! ✨🪵Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight series is R...
09/03/2026

🪵✨ Haywood County Studio Tour Spotlight: Meet Rufus Dale — Stop #16! ✨🪵

Next up in our Studio Tour spotlight series is Rufus Dale, a talented woodworker featured at Stop #16!

Rufus works with wood to create beautiful handmade pieces that showcase the warmth, character, and natural beauty of the material. Come see his craftsmanship up close and discover the skill and creativity that goes into each piece. 🌳🪵

Be sure to add Stop #16 to your Studio Tour route and meet Rufus, explore his work, and celebrate the art of woodworking!

📍 Stop #16 — Rufus Dale
📅 Saturday, September 19 | 10 am – 5 pm
📅 Sunday, September 20 | Noon – 5 pm

✨ Come explore local studios, meet the makers, and discover handmade art throughout Haywood County! ✨

Get Repost App • Pigeon River Garden Club 🌿 Natural Plant Dyeing Workshop 🌿Join us for a hands-on natural dyeing worksho...
09/03/2026

Get Repost App • Pigeon River Garden Club 🌿 Natural Plant Dyeing Workshop 🌿

Join us for a hands-on natural dyeing workshop led by Jason Pierson, a gifted fiber artist based in Canton! Jason will guide participants through the art of dyeing bandannas using natural plant dyes. A relaxing, creative afternoon for makers of all skill levels!

• Saturday, October 3 •10 AM - 12 PM
• Pavilion patio PRGC Community Garden @ Canton Recreation Park
• $45 per person, which includes a $15 donation back to the Garden Club!

✨ Spots are limited, so don’t wait!

Link in bio to register 🔗

🎨 ARTS WEEKEND DOUBLE FEATURE! 🎨Two wonderful galleries in Waynesville are opening their doors during Arts Weekend! Make...
09/03/2026

🎨 ARTS WEEKEND DOUBLE FEATURE! 🎨

Two wonderful galleries in Waynesville are opening their doors during Arts Weekend! Make them part of your Haywood County Studio Tour adventure. ✨

🏺 SALMAGUNDI GALLERY
Explore a beautifully curated collection of art and craft from artists at all career levels, including paintings, ceramics, glass, metals, and more. Salmagundi celebrates Southeastern artists and those inspired by the rich creative communities of Western North Carolina.

📅 Friday & Saturday | 10 am – 5 pm

🌿 TWIGS & LEAVES GALLERY
Discover a wonderful variety of work by regional artisans, from paintings and pottery to unique handmade treasures. There's something new to discover around every corner!

📅 Friday & Saturday | 11 am – 5:30 pm
📅 Sunday | 11 am – 4 pm

🛍️ Shop local. Meet artists. Discover something beautiful.

Come explore Waynesville's creative side during Arts Weekend, September 18–20! 🎨💛

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86 N Main Street
Waynesville, NC
28786

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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