A Walk in the Woods
- Art, unique gifts, hand-crafted goods, fiber arts, paintings, mixed media, sculpture, encaustic, alcohol inks, altered books, wire art, jewelry, photography and more
- Open weekdays
Art Mob Studios & Marketplace
- Showcases work of over 80 local fine artists and crafters and has 5 resident artists who work in studios located here, often demonstrating their work
- Sells paintings, jewelry, cards, pottery and more
- Open Wednesday-Monday
Art on 7th
Art on 7th is Henderson County’s premier fine art gallery. Established in 2021, the gallery represents many WNC artists and is located in the revitalized 7th Avenue District, known as The Creative Edge of Hendersonville.
- Open Tuesday – Saturday
ArtScape
The ArtScape banners are works of art decorating the light posts along Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville. Additionally, youth ArtScape banners can be found on light poles in Jackson Park, near the new adaptive playground. The artwork is selected annually through a jury process and then reproduced on banners. ArtScape banners can be found nearly year-round. The public art display offers creative and unique twist on an outdoor gallery experience. Stop by the Welcome Center at 201 South Main Street to pick up an ArtScape brochure.
Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk
Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk is a whimsical, playful public art display, with the much-loved Bearfootin’ bears of Downtown Hendersonville. For this ‘Bear Hunt,’ follow the map to locate each of the decorated bears along the sidewalks of Main Street from May – October, when they are auctioned off. Each year, a new set of bears line the street.
The Bearfootin’ program is supported by area businesses and individuals, and part of the proceeds of each bear benefits an area non-profit organization. The remainder of the proceeds go back into supporting the Bearfootin’ program. Bearfootin brochures are available at the Visitor Center, located at 201 South Main Street. Click here to see the 2024 Bearfootin’ brochure
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Blue Ridge Craft Trails
The best of traditional and contemporary craft is just a trail away along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails in Henderson County.
Three distinct trails guide visitors through the towns of Hendersonville and Flat Rock, and into the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, showcasing nationally renowned artists in their studios and galleries.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area debuted the trails in 2020 and has partnered with Henderson County Tourism to showcase the trails and the talented artists along them.
There are many craft sites on the Henderson County trails. Visitors can opt to follow entire trails or pick and choose from among various artists. Along the way, Hendersonville’s pedestrian-friendly downtown, numerous outdoor activities and abundance of craft beverages on the Cheers! Trail will add to your experience.
Below are links to each Blue Ridge Craft Trail’s page on the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area website. Each page also contains a handy tool for creating customized itineraries:
Wandering Flat Rock – known as the “little Charleston of the mountains,” the village of Flat Rock has inspired artists for decades, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg.
The Heart of Hendersonville – enjoy the graceful ambiance of sidewalk shops, restaurants and galleries sitting side-by-side, doors flung open in good weather.
Finding Wonder in the Henderson Co. Outskirts – as the county sprawls out toward higher ground, artists of every stripe nestle into its nooks and crannies.
Renowned craft curator Anna Fariello worked to identify the best of the best for the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. The artists are excited to be part of this initiative. These are just some of the many artists drawn the the natural beauty of Hendersonville and the Western NC mountains.
(One important note: Be sure to review the info about each studio before visiting – a few studios are by appointment only. Links and details about each gallery and studio are at the bottom of this page.)
A treasure trove of craftspeople is the backbone of the Blue Ridge Craft Trails. However, visitors are encouraged to round out their day with other craft experiences, from finding wineries, breweries and cideries on the Cheers! Trail to enjoying a scenic drive or hiking on one of the area’s many trails.
Make a weekend out of it with a vast selection of lodging in Henderson County, including cabins, cottages and vacation rentals. The most extensive directory of local lodging is available here.
Flat Rock
- Gallery at Flat Rock – A noted gallery of contemporary art and crafts curated from regionally and nationally acclaimed artists working in all mediums.
- Melinda Lawton’s Sweet Magnolia Gallery – Timeless jewelry fashions made by Lawton, a designer for film and television for almost 30 years. Enjoy watching jewelry being created on-site.
- Berning Pottery – Each piece showcases the character and imprint of an actual maple leaf, collected from a maple tree near artist Travis Berning’s Flat Rock studio. The studio has a stunning view, overlooking the Green River Game Lands.
Heart of Hendersonville
- Art MoB Studios and Marketplace – A gallery with 4,000 square feet of fine art and fine craft, including five working artist studios.
- Pink House Studio – Formerly Art on Fourth, this home studio exhibits the multi-media work of Heidi Mayfield and also hosts art classes. By appointment only.
- Woodlands Gallery – Resembling the curated home of a private collector, this gallery is committed to regionally made, high-quality, nature-inspired art.
- A Walk in the Woods – This gallery gives the sense of being in a forest, with tree bark and moss lining the walls, alongside a wide range of eclectic works, many of them wearable.
- Carolina Mountain Artist Guild – This non-profit gallery sells handcrafted items and is operated by local, juried artists, so there is always an artist on duty while the shop is open.
- Apple Country Woodcrafters – This membership-based nonprofit uses woodworking skills to benefit economically disadvantaged children. Members also pursue personal projects in the workshop.
Henderson County Outskirts
- Leftwich Pottery – Potter and author Rodney Leftwich creates a wide selection of high-fired durable folk and art pottery inspired by wildlife, waterfalls, farms and mountain folk. By appointment only.
- Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists – In partnership with Historic Johnson Farm, this group transformed an original boarding house into a fiber arts center.
Carolina Mountain Artists Guild
Carolina Mountain Artists Guild was founded in 1998 by a group of local artists. All of the items sold here are handcrafted by members, and all of these items are juried by a committee of members. Find items in ceramics, pottery, decorative wood, furniture, folk art, gourd art, greeting cards and paper art, hand-woven baskets and brooms, jewelry, paintings, including acrylic, oil, watercolors, pencil drawings, stained glass, glass art, textile art, such as knitting, quilting and wearable art, wood, including intarsia, woodturning, furniture carvings and boxes.
- Open 7 days per week.
Continuum
Continuum is a collective space for artists, makers, and members of the greater Hendersonville community, Continuum Arts aims to marry a passion for art, arts education, and advocacy under one roof in an evolving creative space.
- A staple of Continuum Art’s events calendar will be their monthly First Saturday Art Markets taking place the first Saturday of every month. They are free to attend and full of diverse offerings including live music, art from a variety of vendors and much more.
Joan Lesikin Gallery
Joan brings fabric to the foreground with her work, offering paintings of fabric, with exact detail of the folds, curves and crevices found, much like the hills and valleys of a landscape, when fabric is draped across the human form. You may also find paintings available for sale from the neighboring artist studio, Kelly G Chelena, who offers abstract work in oil on canvas and watercolor on paper.
- Gallery open Fridays & Saturdays from 1-5pm
Narnia Studios
- Located in downtown Hendersonville, Narnia Studios is a gallery and boutique florist that offers pre-made and personalized creative services, as well as local pottery, jewelry, art, garden art and much more
- Narnia Studios organizes the annual “Chalk It Up” sidewalk art show every summer
- Open Monday – Saturday
Silver Fox Gallery
Silver Fox Gallery carries works in various mediums from more than 100 local artists, making it easy to personalize your space, a great way to remember your visit to Hendersonville or a wonderful gift to give a friend. The store also sells furniture and offers interior design services. Open Monday – Saturday.
Smitten Smiths Gallery
The Smitten Smiths Gallery is a collective of female jewelry makers who craft their distinctive, wearable pieces from fine metals, and precious and semiprecious gemstones. Located in charming Horse Shoe Gap Village, an historic “village” of tiny buildings turned artisan shops, the gallery offers a wide selection of jewelry at reasonable rates and also offers small, individual jewelry making classes, where all materials are included and you are guaranteed to leave the class with a wearable piece of art that you have created! Registration is required for classes.
- Open Thursday – Sunday
Studio 116
Studio 116 is one of Henderson County’s newest arts center, located in the historic heart of East Flat Rock. In addition to presenting installations and exhibitions of work of many local artists in its gallery space, Studio 116 aims to be a hub for printmaking. The mission of Studio 116 is to make art a unifying experience where everyone feels welcome, represented, and connected to the creative community.
Sweet Magnolia Gallery
- Sweet Magnolia Gallery is the Studio & Store of Melinda Lawton Jewelry. Her jewelry is handmade with precious and semi-precious stones and metals, and is timeless with strong roots in antique style. Using bold color combinations, and the finest gems, the creation of these treasures is truly her life’s passion. As one customer wrote her, “Your jewelry is what I wear when I want to feel my bravest.”
- Open Wednesday – Saturday
The Art Place
Home to the Art League of Henderson County, The Art Place offers a rotating gallery, special events, classes and workshops
- Open Wednesday – Saturday
The Gallery at Flat Rock
- The gallery at Flat Rock sells fine art, jewelry, gifts and more
- Open Tuesday-Sunday
- Hosts the annual Art in Bloom event September each year
True Story Antiques & Wine Bar
True Story Antiques sits inside our 5,000-square-foot warehouse at 417 N Pine Street. One side handles our online shipping; the other is a 2,500-square-foot retail space and wine bar. We’re a curated consignment shop—no booths, no clutter. Every piece is chosen with real homes in mind, leaning into an old-world, Gilded Era feel with gold mirrors, framed art, warm wood, and layered textures. Our corner wine bar, styled like an old library, gives you a place to sit, sip, and stay awhile.
Woodlands Attire + Art
Woodlands Attire + Art is curated to maintain a warm, inviting, and cohesive aesthetic, with vignettes within the shop to help you visualize how you may display artwork in your own home. Woodlands’ owners strive to find and sell artwork that fits every budget, which include paintings, pottery, baskets, candles, clothing, glass, home décor, glass, leather, wall art, woodwork, furniture, clothing, footwear and accessories.
- Open 7 days per week
