Ashe County Arts Council

06/17/2026

Volunteer with us!

We are pleased to run the Kids Zone at Christmas in July Festival and we need volunteers to help us spread joy and make the festival fun for small visitors!

Volunteers assist with hands-on crafts and games for kids. Does this sound like something you would like to do? Find out more and sign up on our website:

https://ashecountyarts.org/volunteer/

06/11/2026

We ❤️ our local artists!

Come check out the new exhibit, “On the Edge,” in the gallery at Ashe Arts Center!

Join us during gallery crawl on June 12 from 5-7 pm or until the end of June during gallery hours.

06/02/2026

Join us on Saturday morning at 11 am for the 580 WKSK Old Time and Bluegrass Radio Show LIVE at Ashe Civic Center with Surefire Bluegrass Band!

Free & open to the public!

06/01/2026

Love the arts? Join our team!

The Ashe County Arts Council is seeking a full-time Director of Operations and a part-time Bookkeeper to help support the programs, events, artists, and cultural experiences that enrich our community.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a creative, community-centered environment, we invite you to learn more about these opportunities.

Visit our website for position details and application instructions. https://ashecountyarts.org/employment/

05/18/2026

Don't miss the latest exhibit at the Ashe Arts Center in Downtown West Jefferson! "Shadow of the Hills" features works by the Blue Ridge Art Clan, a group of local artists here in the High Country. The Blue Ridge Art Clan was founded by Florence Thomas at a time when artists needed a way to connect and learn. In 2026, this group continues doing just that! Their exhibit is a testament to the skill and variety of their members!

Come visit us until May 30th to see for yourself!

05/08/2026

We'd like to thank everyone who makes our Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Program such a success!!

Yesterday we enjoyed a performance by JAM students on the stage at the Ashe Civic Center. Thank you to all who made this possible:

• Our fabulous JAM Instructors
• JAM Students
• JAM Parents & Guardians
• JAM Supporters and Donors

Raising up the next generation of traditional music players and appreciators is such an important thing here in Ashe County, and we couldn't do it without you!

This program is funded, in part, by a Folklife Initiatives Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, a Wayne Henderson Festival Grant, and is sponsored by the Ashe County Arts Council.

If you are interested in learning more about JAM you can visit our website:

https://ashecountyarts.org/jam/

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

End of the year JAM concert!

05/07/2026

WEST JEFFERSON — The Gallery of the Ashe Arts Center presents Shadow of the Hills, an exhibit by the Blue Ridge Art Clan. Join us for the opening reception during

04/25/2026

Do you have a fine art or craft studio in Ashe County? Sign up to be a part of the Ashe County Studio Tour on August 1-2! This annual event showcases our local artists and artisans and we would love to include your studio on the list!

Participants must apply by May 12, 2026. Participant fee is $85.

More information can be found on our website:

https://ashecountyarts.org/studio-tour/