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.

🎨⚡ One week away! Experience Art in Action at QuickDraw 2026! ⚡🎨On Saturday, June 20, watch creativity come alive as tal...
06/13/2026

🎨⚡ One week away! Experience Art in Action at QuickDraw 2026! ⚡🎨

On Saturday, June 20, watch creativity come alive as talented artists race against the clock to create original works of art right before your eyes during QuickDraw's exciting live art event!

⏱️ 75-minute painting challenge
🎨 Live demonstrations from painters and fine craft artists
🎹 Live piano music
🍽️ Dinner and cocktail social
🖼️ Fast-paced live auction
❤️ Support art education in Haywood County schools

Every bid and purchase helps provide much-needed art supplies for local classrooms and scholarships for students pursuing creative careers.

Stroll among the artists, watch masterpieces emerge stroke by stroke, learn about their creative process, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece while making a difference for local students.

📍 Laurel Ridge Country Club
📅 Saturday, June 20

Art. Excitement. Community. Impact.

Get your tickets today at QuickDrawofWNC.com and join us for an unforgettable evening where art changes lives.

Featured Image: Fine jewelry designer Juan Pena demonstrates technique for onlookers during QuickDraw. Photo Credit John Highsmith

Explore the beauty of fiber art through a vibrant collection of embroidery, weaving, quilting, and contemporary textile-...
06/12/2026

Explore the beauty of fiber art through a vibrant collection of embroidery, weaving, quilting, and contemporary textile-inspired works. Discover rich textures, intricate details, and creative expression woven into every piece.

Today's Feature:
Susan Gaire
"Save the pollinators, plant native"
Tapestry Weaving

📍 Haywood County Arts Council Gallery
📅 June 3 – August 3

Fiber art takes center stage in Threads, our newest exhibit featuring stunning works created with thread, fabric, and fi...
06/11/2026

Fiber art takes center stage in Threads, our newest exhibit featuring stunning works created with thread, fabric, and fiber. Explore a diverse collection of embroidery, weaving, quilting, and contemporary textile art that highlights the incredible versatility of this medium.

Filled with color, texture, and imagination, Threads invites you to see the art of fiber in a whole new way.

Today's Feature:
Melinda Smith
"Bargello Necklace"
Beadweaving

📍 Haywood County Arts Council Gallery
📅 June 3 – August 3

You may never look at fabric the same way again. 🪡

06/10/2026

Today we’re highlighting fiber artist Heidi Bleacher!

She’s a retail artist at our gallery and you don’t want to miss her work 🤩

Heidi’s colorful, playful, fantastical creations bring so much joy to our space. We know they will do the same when you bring them home to yours!

Stop by to take a closer look and select your favorite piece.

📍86 N Main St, Waynesville, NC
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm & Sundays 11am-4pm

Today's Artist Spotlight: Richard ProntoDiscover the artistry of Richard Pronto, whose handcrafted jewelry and small dec...
06/10/2026

Today's Artist Spotlight: Richard Pronto

Discover the artistry of Richard Pronto, whose handcrafted jewelry and small decorative pieces blend creativity, craftsmanship, and color. Richard creates an array of beautiful forms ranging from representational designs to striking abstract works.

Stop by the gallery to explore Richard’s work in person!

To learn more about our talented artists, visit: https://haywoodarts.org/

🧵✨ Threads is here! ✨🧵Discover the artistry of fiber in Threads, our newest exhibit celebrating the creativity, craftsma...
06/09/2026

🧵✨ Threads is here! ✨🧵

Discover the artistry of fiber in Threads, our newest exhibit celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and beauty of textile arts. From intricate embroidery and quilting to weaving and contemporary fiber-inspired works, this exhibit showcases the many ways artists transform thread, fabric, and fiber into captivating works of art.

Today's Feature:
Beth Heller
"Embroidery Takes Forever" (detail)
Mixed Media

📍 Haywood County Arts Council Gallery
📅 June 3 – August 3

You may never look at fabric the same way again. 🪡

Happy Quilt Block Monday!This week, we’re highlighting the beautiful “Follow the Leader” quilt block at the Town of Wayn...
06/08/2026

Happy Quilt Block Monday!

This week, we’re highlighting the beautiful “Follow the Leader” quilt block at the Town of Waynesville Municipal Building.

This striking design celebrates guidance, collaboration, and the power of a shared vision. Located in the heart of downtown Waynesville, the block reflects the town’s commitment to leadership and community, where every person’s contribution helps strengthen and guide the whole.

Like the quilt pattern itself, progress and resilience are built step by step, together. 💛

🧵✨ Threads is here! ✨🧵Step into a world of texture, pattern, and creativity with Threads, our newest exhibit celebrating...
06/05/2026

🧵✨ Threads is here! ✨🧵

Step into a world of texture, pattern, and creativity with Threads, our newest exhibit celebrating the beauty and versatility of fiber art in all its forms. From intricate embroidery and traditional weaving to contemporary textile-inspired works, discover how thread, fabric, and fiber are transformed into stunning works of art.

Come explore rich textures, handcrafted details, and the artistry woven into every stitch.

Today's Feature:

Christa Stansbury
"Burning Red"
Fiber

📍 Haywood County Arts Council Gallery
📅 June 3 – August 3

You may never look at fabric the same way again. 🪡

06/04/2026

Don’t forget our Opening Reception for our new Threads exhibit and Waynesville First Friday: Shop, Sip, & Stroll is tomorrow, June 5 from 5 to 8! Enjoy live music, art, and community!

✨ Introducing our new **Saturday Demonstration Series!** ✨Join us in the gallery for an afternoon of creativity with qui...
06/04/2026

✨ Introducing our new **Saturday Demonstration Series!** ✨

Join us in the gallery for an afternoon of creativity with quilter **Laura Jo Thompson** as she demonstrates **Fabric Bowl Construction**! 🧵🪡

Watch fabric, Pellon stabilizer, glue, and a simple whip stitch transform into charming, handmade fabric bowls—beautiful, functional, and surprisingly fun to make!

📍 Haywood County Arts Council Gallery
86 N. Main Street, Waynesville
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ Noon – 4 PM

Stop by, get inspired, and see textile art come to life right before your eyes!

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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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