Western North Carolina Art and Craft Showcase

This one-day market celebrates the traditions and contemporary practices of craft artists from Western North Carolina, alongside makers from across the state. Featuring ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewelry, prints, and more, the showcase highlights the depth and diversity of North Carolina’s creative community. 

The event invites visitors to meet artists, explore handmade work, and experience the NCMA as a statewide gathering place for creativity, connection, and cultural celebration. 

In partnership with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. 

Image: Artist once known (Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]), Saddle Blanket (detail), circa 1885, wool, glass beads, Chinese coins, 40 × 48 in. (sight), National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1983.06.12