Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
Both professional and community theater keep playgoers entertained while music festivals, Chamber music and bluegrass music can also be enjoyed year-round. Highlands NC and Cashiers NC has always attracted visual artists thanks to the luxuriant setting, and the number of fine art galleries encourage collectors to make frequent forays. There are writers’ groups, lectures and classes of all types. Search below to get your creativity fix.
Muddy Owl Rising
Nancy Kovacs’ four‑decade journey from clay‑covered kitchen tables to a full working studio now fills The Molly Grace with bold, ever‑evolving stoneware.
A Trail That Remembers
In Unsheltered, Nancy Reeder walks the Appalachian Trail to honor a family tragedy, only to meet the man who discovered the victims—turning her journey into a profound collision of past and present.
Building Momentum
When the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival returns this September, it won’t feel like a second act. It will feel like momentum.
A Break and A Brush
What began as a painful setback became a catalyst for change, leading Zach Claxton to explore impressionism and ignite a vibrant new chapter in
his work.
A Painter’s Pilgrimage
Craig Ragsdale’s Carolina Crossroads project follows his journey from the Lowcountry to the Blue Ridge, painting the heritage, history, and humanity of the Carolinas along the way.
Plein Air Magic in Cashiers
Watch 20 artists capture the ever‑changing beauty of the Blue Ridge as the Cashiers Plein Air Festival returns July 13–18 to The Village Green.
Sapphire Valley Arts & Crafts Festival
This beloved festival, held June 13th–14th, showcases an exceptional range of local and regional artisans, paired with music, food, and family fun, all benefiting the Cashiers‑Highlands Humane Society.
