Artist Directory
How We Define Disciplines
We utilize the categories used by the North Carolina Arts Council with additions specific to artistic practices in our area.
President of Insomniacs, Inc
Facebook: Tonja Carswell Smith
Instagram: @tonjas @thepaintedseries
Art in the Hall June/July 2020 -Solo exhibit- City Hall Morganton NC
Various “Art in the Park’ events
Dan has been awarded local and state funding in North and South Carolina, and Virginia.
Facebook: Allen Finley, 20/20 Rock Band
Over 230 Industry awards including CLIO, ADDY, BMA, Communicator, TELLY, PICA - Top 20 Agency in …
2009 Community Theatre of the Year - North Carolina Theatre Conference
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.
Facebook: Maria Velez Campagna
Featured in ArtPop 2022
- One woman show at the Hickory Museum of Art, 2010
- Winner of NC State ArtsCouncil grant, 2012
- Collage chosen to represent Morgan…
Facebook: Alexandria McNeely, Soprano
Hawaii performing arts festival
Trade Alley Art Gallery 2020 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition 2021 People’s Choice for the Juror Exhibition
Facebook: Amanda Dobbins
As seen in Our State Magazine, 2016
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.
Additional Site: scenicevolutions.wixsite.com/scenicdesign
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…
Facebook: Dawn Dreibus
Work at Arrowhead Gallery in Old Fort & McDowell Arts Council (MACA) in Marion
I’m an artist who illustrates highly detailed photo realistic animal and people portraits.
I am a naive/primitive artist with no formal training. I paint for the love of it.
Facebook: Scott Owens
Over 200 readings given; Awards from Academy of American Poets, Pushcart Prize, NC Poetry Society, NC Writers Network…
Jennifer is a visual artist working in watercolors, acrylics, oils and charcoal. She paints a variety of subjects, with a focus on expressive portraits.
Featured in Salt Block Exhibits, and Blue Bar Exhibit
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.
Freelance artist offering creative services for your home or business: custom paintings, book illustrations, murals or faux finishes.
Facebook: Amy Mchugh
Artist in Residence at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock August 2014 Alumni Exhibit at Edgewood Cottage June 2015 Honor…
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…
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…
Etsy store called “ How Eye See It“
Full Circle Competitions, participate in various local craft festivals and fairs
306-C South Main Street, Drexel, NC 28619
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.
Hickory Arts is the “un-studio”—a simple, custom, specialized, non-event-driven teaching & production studio dedicated to developing and res…
Tektime Best-Selling Author
Made by Smree was born a love of crafting with a side of geekery, and offers unique, handmade crochet pieces and other crafts.
Member of Southern Highland Craft Guild
Disciplines: glass, mixed media, acrylics, jewelry making
A focus on contemporary art with animal and nature themes
Member of Trade Alle…
I am a Mural Artist and a Graphic Designer. I received a Bacelors degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University. I recently completed…
Facebook: Melissa Gibson
Newton Folk festivals, womens resource center
Painting and Pottery Instructor - Catawba Valley Community College Continuing Education Department. 2013 Director - Uni 4 Artists.
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.
National Wildlife Federation | Best Bird Image of the Year 2015 Great Horned Owl Sheltering. 3 National Audubon Society Top 100 Awards. Natu…
2022 Raleigh North Carolina, North Carolina Museum of Art Coral Reef Travelling Exhibit, 2020 Hickory North Carolina, Hickory Museum of Art …
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.
Jennifer has won awards in several art exhibition/competitions, including those hosted by Full Circle Arts Gallery, Trade Alley Art Gallery,…
People’s Choice at Rock School Competition, Worked at HMA as Curator.
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.
Facebook: The Triangle Group
Chicago printmakers coalition, Cadillac Ft. Myers purchases, Artist Wanted Billboard show/Time Square 2012, Re…
United Arts Council Innovative Artists Grant Recipients for multimedia installations.
Fanjoy-Labrenz Exhibits/Grants:
- SEPTEMBE…
Micahel Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, storyteller and published author. His songs have been described as “Appalachian grit a…
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.
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.
Artist’s Awards and Recognition:
Hiddenite Center - Painting - People’s Choice Award, Drawing - 1st Place
- Dixie Classic Fair 2010 - 3r…
I am an exhibitor at the Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Shows (www.beadshows.com), and the Bead & Button Show (www.beadandbuttonshow.com).
Facebook: Joan E. Gardner
My extensive vita can be found at Joanegardnerartist.com. I won the first place …
Facebook: Carol Turner-Painter
Best of Show Trade Alley Art 2021 Competition Several Honorable Mentions in area competitions (Full Circle A…
Facebook: Artistry by Ann Webster
Instagram: Artistry by Ann Webster
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.
Facebook: Adrian Rice, Other Facebook Sites: ‘The Belfast Boys’, and ‘Adrian Rice Poetry Books from Press 53’
Adrian Rice has established…
SONGS IN THE FOREST
The forests blanketing the North Carolina Highlands inspired this group of paintings. Traces of the space, light, te…
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.
Bud Caywood lives and works in Alexander County, North Carolina, where he is a freelance furniture design consultant, artist and writer, and…
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.
Looking to get your advertising ideas moving in the right direction?
Utilizing ground and sky technology, we have the edge in making your p…
Voice and piano lessons.
Kathryn creates mixed media works that combine art and ancestry. These works along with drawings and paintings, are for sales and can be fo…
I am an artist who thrives on admiration, gratitude, and creation, with a deep appreciation for the Love of God.
Facebook: Melissa Croson
ArtPop Street Gallery Class of 2022 Exhibit at Charlotte Art League this July
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.
Our cloggers compete and perform all across the US. We also offer beginner-advanced clogging classes and other fitness classes at our studi…
Facebook: Lindsey Manning
I sell online (through Insta), my commissions are open, and I frequent farmers’ markets.
I specialize in oils and watercolor painting, handmade jewelry, pastels, pen and ink.
Exhibits: Art on the Avenue, Art in the Shop, Full …
I use uninhibited, energetic brush strokes and knife marks to create paintings with thick icing-like textures! I have shown in many venues…
This is a working studio with pottery classes. Nineteen regional artists works in Gallery. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday…
Facebook: Natalie Ramos
Small Business Variety Store Owner
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…
Facebook: Rick Cline
Ukama Award, Best Outdoor Event NC, Hickory Music Factory Tribute
Show Vita: https://bit.ly/3yNreBw
First place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Sculpture, Third place NC Senior Games Silver Arts-Woodworking, People’s Choice Award Rock School Op…
Alternate Site: https://jbeharris888.wixsite.com/website-1
Unconventional abstract artwork created by rusting and painting steel formed into a canvas shape.
Commissions welcome.
Facebook: Hickory Tree Pottery
Facebook: Carrie Reed Graves
Work exhibited at Trade Alley Art Gallery
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.
Chris’ artwork has been on display in a variety of galleries in North Carolina including The Historic Gertrude Smith House in Mount Airy, Le…
President- Foothills Painters, member of Uni4 Artists, exhibiting member (paintings & jewelry) at Full Circle Arts, Hickory, NC. Jewelry…
I have exhibited locally and nationally in various venues and have won many awards for my original water media paintings.
Composer, pianist, teacher, writer, podcaster
My mission is to help individuals and communities grow through music!
I’d love to collaborate!