Artist Directory

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

Instagram: @adelejmc

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

Twitter: @thepoetryporch

Adrian Rice has established himself as a poet on both sides of the Atlantic. Muck Island is housed in The Tate Gallery, and The Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The Mason’s Tongue was shortlisted for the Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Literary Prize, and was nominated for the Irish Times Prize for Poetry. Hickory Station was nominated for the Roanoke-Chowan Award for Poetry, and a poem from Hickory Station, “Breath”, first published in the Asheville Poetry Review, was a Pushcart Prize nomination, and a (London) Guardian ‘Poem of the Week’. Rice also plays with The Belfast Boys, an Irish Traditional duo, whose album, Songs For Crying Out Loud, regularly airs across the Carolinas. He is a Lecturer in First Year Seminar at Appalachian State University, where he is also working on his doctoral dissertation, ‘Education in Poetry: Learning through Poems’. His latest book is The Strange Estate: New & Selected Poems 1986-2017 (Press 53).

Impressionistic Oil Painting and Watercolors of North Carolina landscapes and weatherscapes.

Facebook: Alexandria McNeely, Soprano

Instagram: @alliecatsings

Hawaii performing arts festival

Facebook: Art By Alison Willard

Instagram: @AMWillardArt

Facebook: Allen Finley, 20/20 Rock Band

Instagram: @2020guy

Over 230 Industry awards including CLIO, ADDY, BMA, Communicator, TELLY, PICA - Top 20 Agency in Charlotte Region; Chamber Of Commerce Business Of The Year

Facebook: Amanda Dobbins

Instagram: @rosypotts

As seen in Our State Magazine, 2016

Facebook: @oatkaglassstudionc

Instagram: @oatkaglassstudio

Member of Southern Highland Craft Guild

Tektime Best-Selling Author

Facebook: Amy Mchugh

Artist in Residence at Edgewood Cottage in Blowing Rock August 2014 Alumni Exhibit at Edgewood Cottage June 2015 Honorable Mention at High Country Water Media Exhibit 2015 First place at the 28th Annual Competition At Rock School Best of Show at “Intimate Expressions” competition at Lenoir Rhyne University First Place at the 29th Open Competition at Rock School Honorable Mention at the 30th Open Competition at Rock School First Place at 32nd Open Competition at Rock School

Instagram: @AndrewrDoesArt

Please find me on facebook...Paws for Reflection

Facebook: Artistry by Ann Webster

Instagram: Artistry by Ann Webster

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

Additional website:  www.foothillspainters.com

Facebook: Hickory Tree Pottery

Instagram: @hickorytreepottery

Facebook: ECHO Arts

Metrolina Theatre Award, Kay Awards, Best Actor Lambuth University

Bob Sinclair has been honored as a Merlefest Emerging Artist, WNCW radio 10 Ten Regional Artist, and has ongoing radio airplay in the US, Australia, UK, and the Czech Republic. He has performed at the Bluebird Cafe and Station Inn (Nashville, TN), Caves of Morrison (Morrison, CO), and United Center (Idaho Springs, CO). 

Facebook: Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals

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Utilizing ground and sky technology, we have the edge in making your promotional product or service stand out from your competition while keeping within your budget. 

Specializing in business films, wedding films and live event production.  Commercial drone operator. (FAA Part 107 Licensed)

Instagram: @bpopeproductions

Winner of the UNC-TV calendar contest for 2019, Leadership Catawba Class of 2022, Film credit for cinematography work on feature film titled: “Journey Home.”

http://bpopeproductions.smugmug.com

Bud Caywood lives and works in Alexander County, North Carolina, where he is a freelance furniture design consultant, artist and writer, and the founding editor of  Bloodshot Journal of Contemporary Culture.  His home and studio is located in a cove on Lake Hickory.

Recipient of several furniture design awards including the Daphne Award by Hardwoods Association, Pinnacle Design Award by American Society of Furniture Designers. Recipient of art awards as judged by Juan Logan, Toni Carlton, Jim Kellough, Vandorn Hinnant and James H. Sanders. Poems have been published by Dead Mule School for Southern Literature, Wild Goose Poetry Review, Thundersandwich, Blogging Along Tobacco Road, Best of Poetry Hickory, Griffin Poetry and Pinesong by the North Carolina Poetry Society.

Facebook: Bud Caywood

Facebook: Carol Turner-Painter

Instagram: @cthomturn_painter

Best of Show Trade Alley Art 2021 Competition Several Honorable Mentions in area competitions (Full Circle Arts, Rock School Arts) WSNC Signature Member

Facebook: Carrie Reed Graves

Work exhibited at Trade Alley Art Gallery

Facebook: https://facebook.com/chrisparsonsart/

Instagram: @christopher_parsons_art

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCULOuEj17URBPCYHDvqjgfw

Chris' artwork has been on display in a variety of galleries in North Carolina including The Historic Gertrude Smith House in Mount Airy, Lenoir Rhyne University and Full Circle Arts in Hickory, The Hiddenite Center in Hiddenite, and The Rock School in Valdese. His work has been purchased for private collections throughout the United States and around the world. Chris has won awards in countless competitions.

Additional Site: scenicevolutions.wixsite.com/scenicdesign

Instagram & Facebook: Art by Dan Smith 

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

Facebook: Dawn Dreibus

Instagram: @dawnlydoo

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

Facebook: GroovyGirlArtStudio

Facebook: Denise Posegay Lehman

I use uninhibited, energetic brush strokes and knife marks to create paintings with thick icing-like textures!  I have shown  in many venues in Catawba County including a solo show at the Hickory Museum of Art.  Visit my website to see my work, order a custom painting and view videos of "live" painting performances.  My work is currently on display at Backstreets Bar and Grill, Copperbean Coffee and Market on Main.

Two-time RAP Grant recipient from the United Arts Council of Catawba County.  Please view the artist's website for a current calendar of classes, festivals and shows.

Ellen's work is available at select retailers in North Carolina. She has exhibited in many juried and non-juried events, is a three-time Regional Artist Grant recipient, and has participated in two Project Pool Grants with Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services.

Facebook: Ellen Ball Studios

United Arts Council Innovative Artists Grant Recipients for multimedia installations.

Fanjoy-Labrenz Exhibits/Grants:

SEPTEMBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020. Hickory Museum of Art Group Exhibit Photography/Video with glass. Final artwork unveiled November 16, 2019.

APRIL 2019. - United Arts Council of Catawba County - Innovative Artist Grant - Video projection for the Western Piedmont Symphony concert November 2, 2019.

AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2016. Hickory Museum of Art Exhibit - Palimpsest -Stop Gun Violence - Video and large photographs printed on metal.

MAY 2013 - North Carolina Museum of Art - Art of the Auction ALT Award Winner.

APRIL - SEPTEMBER 2013 - Packard Place Group Exhibit Charlotte, N.C.

JANUARY-APRIL 2013 - United Arts Council of Catawba County Exhibit - Large photo assemblages.

NOVEMBER 2012- APRIL 2013 — Baboo Photo Gallery, New York, NY Group exhibit.

APRIL 2011 - United Arts Council of Catawba County Innovative Artist Grant for public performance in empty warehouse with dance, poetry and

Facebook: FanjoyLabrenz

Instagram: @fanjoylabrenz

Instagram: @fsimeni

Facebook: The Triangle Group

Chicago printmakers coalition, Cadillac Ft. Myers purchases, Artist Wanted Billboard show/Time Square 2012, Recent award in the Caldwell Arts Council Show.

A Blue Ridge mountain artist now. I have owned and operated Norfolk Frame Masters Art / Pinewell Gallery for 16 years. I am proficient in fine wall plasters, design, and finishes. The last 20 years, I have lived in North Carolina. Enjoying my retirement now and painting for you. I love painting in detail and producing oil-glazed works. However, it's always fun to work on a large abstract. I've combined my glazing, palette knife, and brush techniques to produce these large works. Two years of art school. One year of anatomy/ science classes. I studied painting with animal painter James Meador. One year with the Chicago printmakers Coalition. I created two paintings for Cadillac Fort Myers, Florida in 2010. My art was selected for a billboard art show called Artist wanted in NYC in 2012. A featured artist on Ovation tv's cyber gallery (month). In 2016 I had art selected for the TV show Sunday Morning (art flash). Recent award in the Caldwell Art Council show. Mural work is primarily in private residences. Working in Winter Park and Orlando, Florida. A few works in North Carolina. I hope you enjoy my art and it makes you smile!

Facebook: Gena Art

Instagram: @genagenaart

Instagram: @schoenerheidi

This is a working studio with pottery classes.  Nineteen regional artists works in Gallery.  Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM.

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

Dixie Classic Fair 2010 - 3rd Place-  Painting

Dixie Classic Fair 2011 - 3rd Place - Painting

Alternate Site:  https://jbeharris888.wixsite.com/website-1

Facebook: J. Harris Art

Facebook & Instagram: @deadexposure.studio

Featured in Salt Block Exhibits, and Blue Bar Exhibit

Instagram: @bigredcube

Facebook: JCline Paintings

Instagram: @JClinePaintings

2nd place in Trade Alley Art’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition (2021) Women’s Resource Center Art in the Park Spring & Winter Art at the Farm Foothills Folk Art Festival

Facebook: Joan E. Gardner

My extensive vita can be found at Joanegardnerartist.com. I won the first place in the Hickory First Union statewide exhibition twice. I also won second place in Annual All-Women Fine Arts Regional Exhibition, (five state) and have been accepted into the bi-annual UNCG Witherspoon Art on Paper Exhibition. A recent solo exhibition was at the YMI Cultural Center in Asheville. Recent group shows have been in Norfolk, VA, Las Laguna CA, and Springfield, IL.

Facebook: HogHill

Facebook: HickoryTheatre

Instagram: @hickorycommunitytheatre

Twitter: @HickoryTheatre

2009 Community Theatre of the Year - North Carolina Theatre Conference

Facebook: @ArtByVukela

Instagram: @art_by_vukela

Working on steel, I create abstract paintings that are a departure from the ordinary. My original “reactive paintings on steel” are fashioned by harnessing the physical processes of nature. The process starts with shaping and preparing sheet metal to form the “canvas”. The addition of various acids and paints result in oxidative reactions with the steel that produces patterns that are integral to the art. Although I had formal training many years ago, I am mostly self-taught, applying my Chemical Engineering background. My abstract paintings have sold both domestically and internationally and are in permanent public collections.

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

Facebook: Judy Rider

Instagram: jwrider1

Facebook: GhostWoman.Studios

Instagram: @ghostwomanstudios

Twitter: Master_Artist

Show Vita: https://bit.ly/3yNreBw

Facebook: Karin Koval

Instagram: @kkwetpaintall_ways

Kathryn creates mixed media works that combine art and ancestry.  These works along with drawings and paintings, are for sales and can be found on her website. Please contact her via email if you are interested in commissioning a work of art that celebrates your ancestors.

Facebook: Kathryn Engels Regel

Instagram: @kathrynregel

Facebook: Kathy Buist

Instagram: @kathy_buist

Instagram: @khpstudioart

Facebook: Kendra Williford

Instagram: @kenyj737

Facebook: Ellington Pottery

I am a Mural Artist and a Graphic Designer.  I received a Bacelors degree in Graphic Design from Full Sail University.  I recently completed 2 murals in the Morganton and Newton areas and am in the process of designing others.

Voice and piano lessons.

Instagram: @laaaaance

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

Facebook: Lesli Garvett

Instagram: @ArtByLesli

Newton Folk festivals, womens resource center

Facebook: Lindsay Barrick

Instagram: Minetta Lane Studio 

Facebook: Lindsey Manning

Instagram: @linzisartaccount

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

Facebook: Lisa Ray

Hiddenite Festival, end of September

Facebook: Liz Yang Art

Instagram: @lizyangart

Pinterest: https://pin.it/2YQFVKJ

Tiktok: Liz Yang Art

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

Facebook: Lonzart

Instagram: @lonzart

Various “Art in the Park’ events

Contact Information:  306-C South Main Street, Drexel, NC  28619

Facebook: Maria Velez Campagna

Instagram: @mariavcampagna

Featured in ArtPop 2022

Facebook: Maria Austin Register

Instagram: @mariaregisterart

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 own glass creation!  Custom work is available, so please contact me with your ideas and let me create a masterpiece for you.  I do repair work for broken or damaged pieces also.

Facebook: Belle le Verre Stained Glass

Youtube: https://youtu.be/UVW2ghqtbQQ

Our State Magazine Maker of the Month- December 2018, Featured Catawban - Catawba County, Pieces featured in Country Living Magazine and Southern Living Magazine.

Facebook: 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 Open Arts Competition, Upcoming One Artist show at Rock School November-December 2022, several exhibitions with Foothills Visual Arts Guild, numerous festivals in the Unifour area.

Facebook: Melissa Croson

Instagram: @melissacrossonart

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

Facebook: Melissa Gibson

Instagram: @melissa67gibson

I specialize in oils and watercolor painting, handmade jewelry, pastels, pen and ink. Exhibits:  Art on the Avenue, Art in the Shop, Full Circle Arts/Taste Full Beans, Foothills Painters.  Additional exhibits at various locations throughout the year.  Additional contact number:  732-995-2975

Micahel Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, storyteller and published author.  His songs have been described as "Appalachian grit and wit", but his self pinned material resonates far behond his southern roots.  Because of his exceptional knack for description, fans have described his songs as "little movies".

Etsy store called " How Eye See It"

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

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 Valley Community College Alumni in 2010. In addition, I have studied under the tutelage of Shelton Wilder (Watauga), Margaret Martini at Lenoir School of Visual Arts and John C. Campbell Folk School

Facebook: Natalie Ramos

Instagram: @trinilicious

Small Business Variety Store Owner

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

Facebook: Nikki Thornburg-Lanigan

Instagram: @nikkithornburglanigan

Exhibits:   Irving Art Assoc. Jaycee Park, Full Circle Arts, Foothills Painters Group, Rock School Foundation Gallery, Numerous Benefits and Auctions, The Art Gallery, New York.  Served as Board Member and President of IAA.  Served as Board Member of FCA

Facebook: PC Effects

Instagram: @pceffects

Painting and Pottery Instructor - Catawba Valley Community College Continuing Education Department, 2013 Director -
Uni 4 Artists   I am part of the following website:  foothillspainters.com

For more information go to www.phil-hawn-makes-art.com

1. One woman show at the Hickory Museum of Art, 2010

2.  Winner of NC State ArtsCouncil grant, 2012

3.  Collage chosen to represent Morganton Festival, 2014

Facebook: Art In The Shop

Facebook: Rick Cline 

Instagram: @RickCline17

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

Instagram: @jennefineartsl

Facebook: Scott Owens

Over 200 readings given; Awards from Academy of American Poets, Pushcart Prize, NC Poetry Society, NC Writers Network, Indie Lit Awards, Poetry Society of SC, Blumenthal Lit Awards, etc.

I have published prose and poetry, exhibited artist books in various galleries and libraries, and received education project grants and scholarships.  As a teaching artist I am a roster member of the Mountain Arts Program, the South Carolina Arts Commission’s Art in Education program, the Chatham County Arts Council, and the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

Our cloggers compete and perform all across the US.  We also offer beginner-advanced clogging classes and other fitness classes at our studio.  Our cloggers pride themselves on promoting traditional clogging and learning contemporary clogging as well.

SONGS IN THE FOREST

The forests blanketing the North Carolina Highlands inspired this group of paintings.  Traces of the space, light, textures and sounds I experience when walking through a forest are integrated into the work.  If musicians and poets have “muses”, then the forest plays that role when I work.

My paintings are not about making the subject look realistic. Painting is an expression of my visual ideas.  Just as a forest cycles through growth and decay, I build up and break down a painting until I am satisfied with it. The result is an image that defines a singular experience. For me, painting is where vision, thought and activity collide, imperfect, but candid in concept and execution.

Facebook: Stephen Brooks

Instagram: @stephen.brooks.7777

With a special focus on contemporary art with an animal theme and unique glass artisan gifts.

Member of uni4artists.

Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/serendipity_studio_org/

2022 Raleigh North Carolina, North Carolina Museum of Art Coral Reef Travelling Exhibit, 2020 Hickory North Carolina, Hickory Museum of Art Raise Your Voice Art Exhibition, 2018 Banff, AB, Canada, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Participant, 2016 Toronto Canada, Visiting Artist, Royal Ontario Museum, 2016-Present Hickory North Carolina, Exhibiting Artist, Full Circle Gallery

Facebook: Neighbor Hood Hermes

Instagram: @_xizard

President of Insomniacs, Inc

Facebook: Art By Theresa McDanel

Instagram: Art By Theresa McDanel

Facebook: Tonja Carswell Smith

Instagram: @tonjas @thepaintedseries

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

Instagram: @art_oil_stylevictoria

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wink.gaines

Instagram: @wink_gaines_photographer

-National Wildlife Federation | Best Bird Image of the Year 2015 Great Horned Owl Sheltering -3 National Audubon Society Top 100 Awards -Nature's Best Photography Semi-Finalist 2019 Grant's Gazelle and Calf -Nature's Best Photography and Smithsonian Wilderness Forever Semi-Finalist 2014 Bull's Island Sunrise