Recently attended the opening soiree for the 12th Annual Art of Sound Festival. It was incredibly…read moreprofessional and well done. The Frank Love Orchestra played two great sets of Big Band Music: Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey. NiFen provided the catering with treats from spanakopita to pan fried dumplings. Fox Distributing donated the beer, so that proceeds from sales could go to benefit the Arts Council as well. All of this for only $10 a ticket. Great to have such a cultural event in a small town like Shelby.

From the owner: The Cleveland County Arts Council, was chartered in 1987, and is a non-profit service organization…read morewhose purpose is to sponsor and encourage cultural and educational activities in Cleveland County. It's goals have been, and continue to be to provide: * A Central location for the Arts in Cleveland County * Administrative Service to member art organizations in the county * Art Education for all age groups.

A real gift of local artists from the area in downtown Hickory. Handmade fine crafts and art. I…read moreloved the assortment of hand made wood, metal and pottery that filled the store. It was almost like going in a museum of local art. I had a chance to spend some time talking to the owner while there and it was inspired by her late sister who was a gifted artist. She had one piece of art left from her sister on display in the store. The owner is a former occupational therapist who decided to commit to pursuing a dream that will include art lessons and the art of cooking later this year. Less than a year old, this is a gem of a local owned business you must stop in and see if in town.

From the owner: Turnip the Arts, a delightful gallery of handmade fine craft and art. Nestled between two great…read morerestaurants in the heart of Hickory, NC, you won't go hungry while out shopping. Turnip the Arts shows and sells handmade art work by artist from around the USA. You will find pottery, woodwork, glass work, jewelry, metal work, fiber art and a variety of soaps, lotions and candles. Turnip the Arts offers two series' of classes: Tastin' the Arts, classes in the culinary arts and, Makin' the Arts, classes in jewelry and other craft making. Come join us! For more information about the class schedules and how to sign up, like us on Facebook at Turnip the Arts to get notifications, or come by the gallery to give us your email address so we can send you updates and schedules.

What a cool little joint! How cool is this place? My wife and I saw it on the way to get coffee and…read moredecided to stop in and boy were we surprised! Candles, jewelry, and some pretty spectacular art work. We ended up buying three pieces that I think will look fantastic in our home though we haven't figured out where to put them yet. All were very reasonably priced and ready to hang. The young lady manning the fort was very friendly, personable, and helpful. I love that she allowed us to touch the paintings! You don't get that courtesy at a lot of places. And free stickers! If you're in the Troutman area you should definitely stop by!

Beautiful! I love the art work and the homemade candles…read more Such a friendly family, I can wait until spring.

Very nice shop. Met the owner (Ron) and saw some of his beautiful wood carvings. He hand makes…read moreguitars too. Incredibly talented and worth a stop. He also has artwork from various other carvers and crafters so take your time to explore.

What a fabulous shop filled with all kinds of art in all mediums! The pottery and glass was…read moredelightful, but I seriously enjoyed lapping the store twice to take everything in! I will have to visit again next time we vacation in the area. Support artists! Shop small, shop local.

What a sweet local gallery to explore. I'd def recommend this for gift or fancy souvenir shopping…read more When you park and come in off the street you are greeted with an open space and lots of cute and classy items to check out. The space is open and welcoming. They have a variety of expensive and affordable, big and small. There is a lot of art- hanging and out on shelves. They also have pottery and a ton of pretty handmade jewelry. You can find some snacks and soaps here as well as the occasional card and or print. They also have some nice leather bags. Great for some street browsing. Would be easy to leave with something unique and special.

New gallery that has some great artwork! It's still a work in progress, but they are a friendly…read morebunch of artists. Check it out.

From the owner: Art gallery and event venue in Greer, SC. Check out our site for current gallery show, upcoming…read moreevents, or to rent the space for your own event!

True to the name of the store, unique pottery lines the walls and a back room has lotion candles…read more The building itself has classic country lines and a genuine tin ceiling. Browsing here is a one of a kind experience.

I totally love this place!! I've visited every year for probably the last 5+ years. It's a fun…read moreand unique shop with changing display of arts, crafts, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, to whimsical pieces etc ... all from local artists. Prices vary from very affordable to what you might expect to pay for a true art piece. It's so worth the visit if you're in the area, you won't regret it!