Artist Directory

Amy Blankenship

Tektime Best-Selling Author

Nan René Lacy – Life at Lacy

I have exhibited at the Caldwell Arts Council during their county-wide exhibition for two years in a row and a special showing of Catawba Va…

Jamie Stephens

At Golden Rule Music School the message is simple, “Practice What We Preach, Play What We Practice”. Every lesson has a purpose. If we learn it or practice it, we are going to play it.

Lindsey Manning, Linzi/Zi

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I sell online (through Insta), my commissions are open, and I frequent farmers’ markets.

Karin Koval

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Bud Caywood, The Caywood Studio

Bud Caywood lives and works in Alexander County, North Carolina, where he is a freelance furniture design consultant, artist and writer, and…

Lisa Ray
Taylorsville, NC Email this Artist

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Hiddenite Festival, end of September

Margaret Price
Drexel, NC

306-C South Main Street, Drexel, NC 28619

John David Brown III Art
Dan Smith, Art by Dan Smith

Dan has been awarded local and state funding in North and South Carolina, and Virginia.

Meredith Janssen

I specialize in oils and watercolor painting, handmade jewelry, pastels, pen and ink.

Exhibits: Art on the Avenue, Art in the Shop, Full …

Kat Evans

Kat Evans is a photographer and multi-media artist. Her current focus is on cyanotype printing which combines two things she loves dearly: photography and nature.

Theresa J. McDanel

Instagram: Art By Theresa McDanel

Adele J. McCarty Divine Creations

Freelance artist offering creative services for your home or business: custom paintings, book illustrations, murals or faux finishes.

Wink Gaines, Wink Gaines Photography

National Wildlife Federation | Best Bird Image of the Year 2015 Great Horned Owl Sheltering. 3 National Audubon Society Top 100 Awards. Natu…

Kendra Williford

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Stephen Brooks
Hickory, NC Email this Artist

SONGS IN THE FOREST

The forests blanketing the North Carolina Highlands inspired this group of paintings. Traces of the space, light, te…

Anita M. Sigmon
Hickory, NC Email this Artist

Please find me on Facebook…Paws Four Reflection

Liz Yang, Liz Yang Art

Trade Alley Art Gallery 2020 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition 2021 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition

Bill Morgan

Metrolina Theatre Award, Kay Awards, Best Actor Lambuth University

Martha Lord
Hickory, NC

Martha Monica Lord is an oil painter focused on representational work inspired by life in Florida, the mountains of western North Carolina and memories and photographs from early childhood in Cuba.

Tevin Carr, XIEVEN & Sleepy Studios

President of Insomniacs, Inc

Amanda Taylor, Oatka Glass Studio

Member of Southern Highland Craft Guild

Teresa Bentley

2022 Raleigh North Carolina, North Carolina Museum of Art Coral Reef Travelling Exhibit, 2020 Hickory North Carolina, Hickory Museum of Art …

Maria Register, Art by Maria Register
Marietta Burke, Belle le Verre Stained Glass

My studio is located in historic downtown Newton. I offer ready-to-purchase stained glass art and even classes if you want to design your o…

Pablo M. Becerril-Osornio

Pablo Becerril is a professional photographer in the Hickory area and the owner of PxL Photography, LLC. His focus is events, sports, business branding, and portraits.

Ah ra Cho

I am an artist who thrives on admiration, gratitude, and creation, with a deep appreciation for the Love of God.

Irina Khudyakov
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Manny A. Maldonado

I use acrylic paints to fuse together the styles of impressionism and sketching. My brush strokes are bold and loose while my sketching is free flowing and intricate.

Dennis Brown

We offer top-notch recording, mixing, mastering, custom instrumentals, sound design, and voiceover services. Bringing your musical vision to life with state-of-the-art facilities.

Pat Flachbart, Pat's Place for Painting, Pottery and Paper

Painting and Pottery Instructor - Catawba Valley Community College Continuing Education Department. 2013 Director - Uni 4 Artists.

Stuart Davis
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Carol Turner

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Best of Show Trade Alley Art 2021 Competition Several Honorable Mentions in area competitions (Full Circle A…

Rick Cline

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Ukama Award, Best Outdoor Event NC, Hickory Music Factory Tribute

Kim Bost

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Heather Niemi Savage

Composer, pianist, teacher, writer, podcaster
My mission is to help individuals and communities grow through music!
I’d love to collaborate!

Chris Witherspoon
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Kim J. Gant, Clefnotes Music Studio

Voice and piano lessons.

Kim Houston, KDH Designs

I am a Mural Artist and a Graphic Designer. I received a Bacelors degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University. I recently completed…

Lesli Garvett, ArtByLesli

Newton Folk festivals, womens resource center

Denise Lehman

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Victoria Morales
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Jeff Hartman, Hickory Arts

Hickory Arts is the “un-studio”—a simple, custom, specialized, non-event-driven teaching & production studio dedicated to developing and res…

Voodoo Creative Graphic Design Co. /Christopher Jennings
Peter Milne
Morganton, NC Email this Artist
Krystallin Loudermilk, Loyal Blush
Kathryn Regel

Kathryn creates mixed media works that combine art and ancestry. These works along with drawings and paintings, are for sales and can be fo…

Tyrone Powell, Cazbu Pugantge
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Martha Burgin
JEL Farris Designs, Jana Farris
Teena Stewart, Serendipity Studio

Disciplines: glass, mixed media, acrylics, jewelry making
A focus on contemporary art with animal and nature themes

Member of Trade Alle…

Bobby Ward

Bobby a.k.a. “Ketchup Soup.” Variety livestreamer on Twitch. Small business owner on Etsy, where I make TTRPG dice bags from upcycled upholstery-grade leather. Saxophonist, visual artist, designer.

Priscilla Wallace
  1. One woman show at the Hickory Museum of Art, 2010
  2. Winner of NC State ArtsCouncil grant, 2012
  3. Collage chosen to represent Morgan…
Fanjoy Labrenz Studios

United Arts Council Innovative Artists Grant Recipients for multimedia installations.

Fanjoy-Labrenz Exhibits/Grants:

  • SEPTEMBE…
Natalie Ramos, Trinilicious
Troutman, NC Email this Artist

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Small Business Variety Store Owner

Kim Ellington, Ellington Pottery
Brandon Pope, BPope Productions

Looking to get your advertising ideas moving in the right direction?

Utilizing ground and sky technology, we have the edge in making your p…

Scott Owens

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Over 200 readings given; Awards from Academy of American Poets, Pushcart Prize, NC Poetry Society, NC Writers Network…

Adrian Rice

Facebook: Adrian Rice, Other Facebook Sites: ‘The Belfast Boys’, and ‘Adrian Rice Poetry Books from Press 53’

Adrian Rice has established…

Ashley Gaylord, Ashley Gaylord Pottery

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Michael Reno Harrell

Micahel Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, storyteller and published author. His songs have been described as “Appalachian grit a…

Gena Hawkins, Gena Art

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Jennifer Cline

Jennifer is a visual artist working in watercolors, acrylics, oils and charcoal. She paints a variety of subjects, with a focus on expressive portraits.

Gregory R. George
Sherrills Ford, NC Email this Artist

I have reached the point in life, and my photographic career, wherein I photograph that which I feel. photography for me is capturing moments perfectly.

Dede Starnes

I am a local fiber artist who combines my love of nature and design with the world of fiber and textiles. As an artist and educator I have a passion for sharing and collaborating with others.

Judy Rider Fine Art

I have exhibited locally and nationally in various venues and have won many awards for my original water media paintings.

Mark S. Kastner, The Creator's Little Apprentice

First place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Sculpture, Third place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Woodworking, People’s Choice Award Rock School Op…

Carrie Graves

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Work exhibited at Trade Alley Art Gallery

Melissa Gibson, Melissa Gibson Frame Gallo

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Janice Harris

Janice Harris is a contemporary artist based in Hickory, NC. Her work primarily utilizes acrylics and painted paper collages to create vibrant and captivating pieces.

Jane Moyles/JK Moyles Pottery & Gallery
Lenoir, NC Email this Artist

This is a working studio with pottery classes. Nineteen regional artists works in Gallery. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday…

Karen Parker, GhostWoman Studios

Show Vita: https://bit.ly/3yNreBw

Angry Mare Pottery - Carla Brandel
Nikki Thornburg-Lanigan, Thornburg Bead Studio

I am an exhibitor at the Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows (www.beadshows.com), and the Bead & Button Show (www.beadandbuttonshow.com).

Audrey Sherrill, JAG Studio
Lance Turner

People’s Choice at Rock School Competition, Worked at HMA as Curator.

John Coffey
G. David Burnell

Facebook: The Triangle Group

Chicago printmakers coalition, Cadillac Ft. Myers purchases, Artist Wanted Billboard show/Time Square 2012, Re…

Michaele Leatherman

Etsy store called “ How Eye See It“

Full Circle Competitions, participate in various local craft festivals and fairs

Andrew Richtmyer

Instagram: @AndrewrDoesArt

Jeff Kiefer, Big Red Cube Studios
Joan E. Gardner

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My extensive vita can be found at Joanegardnerartist.com. I won the first place …

Wildskeins Yarn Company/Shop Dog Yarn, Camantha Corsi
Tracy C Gansrow
Melissa Crosson, Nomadic Artist

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ArtPop Street Gallery Class of 2022 Exhibit at Charlotte Art League this July

Bob Sinclair, Bob Sinclair Music
Hickory, NC Email this Artist

Bob Sinclair has been honored as a Merlefest Emerging Artist, WNCW radio 10 Ten Regional Artist, and has ongoing radio airplay in the US, Au…

Ann Webster, Artistry by Ann Webster

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Instagram: Artistry by Ann Webster

Sacred Bliss Studio, Renee Barnette
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Christopher Parsons

Chris’ artwork has been on display in a variety of galleries in North Carolina including The Historic Gertrude Smith House in Mount Airy, Le…

Pamela Chambers, PC Effects

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Allen Finley, Allen Finley Advertising

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Over 230 Industry awards including CLIO, ADDY, BMA, Communicator, TELLY, PICA - Top 20 Agency in …

Scott Owens
Hickory, NC Email this Artist

Scott Owens is an award winning author of 22 collections of poetry, a professor of poetry at Lenoir Rhyne University, former editor of Wild Goose Poetry Review, and coordinator of Poetry Hickory.

Manny A. Maldonado

I use acrylic paints to fuse together the styles of impressionism and sketching. My brush strokes are bold and loose while my sketching is free flowing and intricate.

Lon McSherley, Lonzart

Various “Art in the Park’ events

Rose Mary Cheek Fine Art
Amy Mchugh

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Artist in Residence at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock August 2014 Alumni Exhibit at Edgewood Cottage June 2015 Honor…

Briona Mullinax

I’m an artist who illustrates highly detailed photo realistic animal and people portraits.

Debra Zimmerman, Groovy Girl Art & Studio
Sara Jenne Echerd, Jenne Fine Arts
Anne Fredley

I have always enjoyed capturing the beauty of nature in photographs, and gravitate toward landscape painting. I hope to continue learning and painting, as art provides both challenge and fulfillment.

Dwayne Hash/12:23 dream factory
Jay Imura, Dead Exposure Studio

Featured in Salt Block Exhibits, and Blue Bar Exhibit

Sigrid Hice
Hickory, NC Email this Artist

I have published prose and poetry, exhibited artist books in various galleries and libraries, and received education project grants and scho…

Jan Jackson
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Janey Miller

Artist’s Awards and Recognition:
Hiddenite Center - Painting - People’s Choice Award, Drawing - 1st Place

  • Dixie Classic Fair 2010 - 3r…
Beth S. Shuford
Jennifer Cline, JCline Paintings

Jennifer has won awards in several art exhibition/competitions, including those hosted by Full Circle Arts Gallery, Trade Alley Art Gallery,…

Genie Greenlaw, Gee! Threads
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Beth Oczkowski, ECHO Arts
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Joyce Vukela-Mayer

Unconventional abstract artwork created by rusting and painting steel formed into a canvas shape.
Commissions welcome.

Laura J. Bill

Laura J. Bill is an emerging artist who creates artwork in acrylic, watercolor, printmaking and mixed media. She is passionate about collaborative art installations and community engagement.

Heidi Schoener
Alexandria McNeely, Soprano

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Hawaii performing arts festival

Sims Country Cloggers, Jill Kirby
Granite Falls, NC Email this Artist

Our cloggers compete and perform all across the US. We also offer beginner-advanced clogging classes and other fitness classes at our studi…

Amanda Dobbins, Dobbins Pottery Studio

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As seen in Our State Magazine, 2016

Ellen Ball, Ellen Ball Studios

Two-time RAP Grant recipient from the United Arts Council of Catawba County. Please view the artist’s website for a current calendar of cla…

Maria Campagna, Cotton and Wood Designs

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Featured in ArtPop 2022

Kim Cook
Hickory, NC Email this Artist
Tonja Smith

Facebook: Tonja Carswell Smith

Instagram: @tonjas @thepaintedseries

Art in the Hall June/July 2020 -Solo exhibit- City Hall Morganton NC

Lindsay Barrick, Minetta Lane Studio
John Post, Hog Hill Pottery
Derfla/Kent Paulette

I use uninhibited, energetic brush strokes and knife marks to create paintings with thick icing-like textures! I have shown in many venues…

Dawn Dreibus

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Work at Arrowhead Gallery in Old Fort & McDowell Arts Council (MACA) in Marion

John Rambo, Hickory Community Theatre

2009 Community Theatre of the Year - North Carolina Theatre Conference

James Deal
Newton, NC Email this Artist

I am a naive/primitive artist with no formal training. I paint for the love of it.

Zan Thompson Watecolor Art, LLC
Shaina Dyson

Made by Smree was born a love of crafting with a side of geekery, and offers unique, handmade crochet pieces and other crafts.

Richard Sinclair, Art In The Shop
Anne Fredley, Designs by Anne

President- Foothills Painters, member of Uni4 Artists, exhibiting member (paintings & jewelry) at Full Circle Arts, Hickory, NC. Jewelry…