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Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild Art Guild: Pottery & art classes, vibrant gallery - downtown Rutherfordton, NC. Join us! 🎨 The Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild was established in 1999.

Membership is open to artists in any medium as well as to non-artists who wish to help the Guild develop a thriving arts community. Over the years, the Guild has sponsored many opportunities for local artists and craftsmen to promote their work and improve their skills and marketing strategies. The Guild’s major annual event is “Celebration of the Arts” held in September in the Foundation Conference and Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College. In 2009, the Guild opened the Visual Arts Center (VAC) on Main Street in Rutherfordton. The VAC gives Guild members a permanent exhibit and sales venue and provides studio space for artists to work on a regular basis and classroom space for workshops and education. Month-long exhibits are held for various art forms throughout the year. Guild members and guest artists offer both regular weekly classes and special event workshops. As a totally volunteer non-profit organization, the Guild relies on members to carry out all the tasks related to maintaining the organization and keeping the Visual Arts Center open. When you fill out a membership application, be sure to let us know about your interests and skills.

🎨 Calling all Guild members! Our Holiday Market is coming, and it’s time to get your creations ready!We invite members t...
10/22/2026

🎨 Calling all Guild members! Our Holiday Market is coming, and it’s time to get your creations ready!

We invite members to prepare handmade items for submission in early November. We’re especially interested in pieces priced at $50 or less to give shoppers plenty of affordable gift options—but higher-priced pieces are welcome, too!

🎁 Holiday Market: November 25–December 31
Opening Wednesday, November 25, during regular gallery hours.

Help us fill The Guild with one-of-a-kind gifts and local creativity this holiday season!

One final opportunity to experience The Magic of Watercolor! 🎨🍂Join Rebecca Pelletier for the final class in this season...
10/12/2026

One final opportunity to experience The Magic of Watercolor! 🎨🍂

Join Rebecca Pelletier for the final class in this seasonal watercolor series. Explore color, water, texture, and expressive marks while creating artwork inspired by the changing world around us.

🗓 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎨 Ages 15+
💲 $40 Members | $55 Non-Members

Beginners are welcome, and you do not need to have attended the previous classes!

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/the-magic-of-watercolor-w-rebecca-p-oct-9

Watercolor class is TOMORROW! 🎨Spend your Friday evening painting, experimenting with new techniques, and finding inspir...
10/08/2026

Watercolor class is TOMORROW! 🎨

Spend your Friday evening painting, experimenting with new techniques, and finding inspiration in the beauty of the changing seasons with instructor Rebecca Pelletier.

🗓 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎨 Ages 15+
💲 $40 Members | $55 Non-Members

Beginners are welcome, and you don’t need to have attended previous classes!

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/the-magic-of-watercolor-w-rebecca-p-oct-8

The Magic of Watercolor returns this Friday evening! 🍂🎨Explore color, water, texture, and expressive marks while creatin...
10/06/2026

The Magic of Watercolor returns this Friday evening! 🍂🎨

Explore color, water, texture, and expressive marks while creating artwork inspired by the changing seasons.

Instructor Rebecca Pelletier will provide guided instruction and individual support throughout the class. Beginners are welcome!

🗓 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎨 Ages 15+
💲 $40 Members | $55 Non-Members

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/the-magic-of-watercolor-w-rebecca-p-oct-8

🎨🏆 The votes are in! Congratulations to our 2026 COTA winners!Over the final four days of the show, 323 ballots were cas...
10/04/2026

🎨🏆 The votes are in! Congratulations to our 2026 COTA winners!

Over the final four days of the show, 323 ballots were cast! Thank you to everyone who visited, enjoyed the artwork, and voted for their favorites. 💛

🌟 BEST IN SHOW
Deborah Reidy — Rest Here | Painting

🖼️ 2-D AWARDS
🥇 1st Place: Irena Kelso — Hello My Friend | Drawing
🥈 2nd Place: Gabriella Brzostoski — Stay Rooted; Progress is Not Linear | Painting
🥉 3rd Place: Jill Alexander — Tanner Trio | Painting

🏺 3-D AWARDS
🥇 1st Place: Bernard Edwards — River Cruise | Woodworking
🥈 2nd Place: Amanda Maishman — Laughing Dragon | Ceramics
🥉 3rd Place: Amanda Maishman — Flower Faery Fountain | Ceramics

To every artist who participated: thank you for sharing your creativity with our community. And to our volunteers and visitors, thank you for helping make this year’s show possible!

Join us in congratulating these talented artists! 👏✨

LAST CALL FOR OCTOBER CLAY CONJURING! 🏺Our four-week pottery session begins Monday! Students will work on the pottery wh...
10/02/2026

LAST CALL FOR OCTOBER CLAY CONJURING! 🏺

Our four-week pottery session begins Monday! Students will work on the pottery wheel to create a bowl and mug, followed by a final week of glazing.

🗓 October 5, 12, 19 and 26
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
🎨 Ages 13+
💲 Teens: $105
💲 Adults: $105 Members | $115 Non-Members

Beginners are welcome! Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/clay-conjuring-oct-for-ages-13-w-amanda-m-20

Spend an evening exploring The Magic of Watercolor! 🎨✨Join Rebecca Pelletier for guided painting instruction inspired by...
10/01/2026

Spend an evening exploring The Magic of Watercolor! 🎨✨

Join Rebecca Pelletier for guided painting instruction inspired by country roads, changing seasons, and the beauty of the world around us.

Strengthen your foundational skills, experiment with new techniques, and create a seasonal landscape in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.

🗓 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎨 Ages 15+
💲 $40 Members | $55 Non-Members

Students may register for this individual class—no previous sessions required!

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/the-magic-of-watercolor-w-rebecca-p-oct-8

🎨 Celebration of the Arts starts TODAY! 🎉Stop by The Guild to explore the show, celebrate our local artists, and vote fo...
09/30/2026

🎨 Celebration of the Arts starts TODAY! 🎉

Stop by The Guild to explore the show, celebrate our local artists, and vote for your favorites in the People’s Choice awards! 🗳️✨ Your votes help choose the award winners!

📅 Show dates: September 30–October 3
📍 160 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, NC

Award winners will be announced Saturday, October 3, from 4–5 PM!

Come enjoy the artwork and give our artists some love. We can’t wait to see you at the Guild! 💛

Clay Conjuring begins next Monday! 🏺During October’s four-week session, students will explore the pottery wheel while cr...
09/29/2026

Clay Conjuring begins next Monday! 🏺

During October’s four-week session, students will explore the pottery wheel while creating a bowl and mug of their own.

The session includes three weeks of building, one week of glazing, and hands-on instruction in a beginner-friendly environment.

🗓 October 5, 12, 19 and 26
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
🎨 Ages 13+
💲 Teens: $105
💲 Adults: $105 Members | $115 Non-Members

Register at https://www.rcartguild.com/event-details/clay-conjuring-oct-for-ages-13-w-amanda-m-20

Address

160 N Main Street
Rutherfordton, NC
28139

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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+18282885009

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