Nina Howard Studio in the Smokies

03/10/2026

Found a sweetheart of a Pit in the Candler area. She was hanging around an Airbnb and the guests asked to remove her. So now we are trying to find the Owner. Please share if you are in the Morgan Branch area of Candler.

09/24/2025

🌟 Big news! Haywood County is featured in the October issue of Southern Living — hitting stands soon with a full 8-page spread showcasing our mountains towns in the fall. 🍁 Even cooler? Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley landed the cover! 🐎 Plus, we’re highlighted in not one, but two digital stories, giving you even more reasons to plan your visit this season.

Check them out here: https://www.southernliving.com/haywood-county-nc-11808568
https://www.southernliving.com/cataloochee-ranch-nc-11808599

Axe and Awl Leatherworks The Scotsman Waynesville Frog Level Brewing Company Haywood County Arts Council Barber Orchards Fruit Stand Cataloochee Ski Area Joey's Pancake House Lake Junaluska Crepe & Custard

11/09/2024

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We have extended the fundraiser for Folkmoot! Because Hurricane Helene started the day of my art exhibit and we were experiencing flash flooding at the time of the opening, we had a small turnout for this event. It was sad however, I still have art and new opportunities to share my work, whereas many artists in the community lost everything, including their livelihood. So I am focusing on helping those who were less fortunate and also helping Folkmoot realize their goals. This fundraiser will go on until December 12th and you can still buy raffle tickets to own this 36" x 48" painting. We hope you buy one raffle for $5 or 5 for $20. All proceeds goes to Folkmoot's multi-cultural programs. If you have already bought raffle tickets, they are still in "the bowl" and new tickets will be added from this extension. The title of the art is, "She'll Be Coming Down the Mountain". And Helene did!!!
Good luck to the winner! Thank you!
Nina Howard Raffle

Modern Abstract Artist

09/26/2024

We are moving forward with “Healing through Color and Sound”. Check back this afternoon for an updated assessment of the weather.

09/19/2024

It was so delightful to have these kids (and their Moms) show up with a child’s wagon to fill with pears 🍐. All gone now. Thank you 🙏 pear tree for providing nourishment to us and these families.

07/17/2024

I will be there with my art in the Folkmoot booth at Main and Miller.

Get ready to "get folked up" this summer! 🌍🕺 Dive into vibrant culture, music, and dance at Folkmoot USA's International festival in Haywood County all starting tomorrow.

7/11: Summer Soirée at The Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville
7/19: International Evening at Sorrell's Park in Canton
7/20: International Day in Downtown Waynesville

It's a world tour without leaving town! 🔗 For all the details visit: https://www.folkmoot.org/festivals

07/05/2024

As some may know, I have been a supporter of for years. My art is currently being displayed in the Folkmoot Auditorium and a percentage of all art sales will be donated to Folkmoot's multicultural programming. I have also donated this artwork "Sight Line" to Folkmoot's Summer Soiree fundraising auction. View my art here and bid to support Folkmoot: https://new.biddingowl.com/item/a44d992b-077b-469a-b029-4c99e928e8bf?QueryAuctionId=49023189-e966-433d-9f24-42cd85d754a6

06/22/2024

With Haywood County Arts Council – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/20/2024

Happy Solstice! On this day, for years I would host a Solstice celebration like you see in the photo. Since selling my home at the Biodome community in Waynesville, my life has taken a turn and at this time it has somehow gotten busier with very little social time to enjoy hosting such an event. My focus is centered around art and gardening and keeping up with my 6 short term rental properties and landscaping my new home. Additionally, I am enjoying collaborating with Folkmoot USA and preparing an “art opening” for September 26 in the Queen Auditorium at Folkmoot in Waynesville. Save the date! I hope to see you there!

06/18/2024

Recent work from Nina Howard, "Too Much Going On" Acrylic 48x60. View and purchase this piece at Folkmoot USA in Waynesville! Inspired by quite literally having too much going on, can you relate? Art is a gift in a hectic world.