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.
The Bascom and Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Present Connecting to Place: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026
Juried exhibition brings 20 craft makers from across Western North Carolina to Highlands, May 16–July 25
Summer in Concert
The Highlands‑Cashiers Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 45th season with world‑class performances across
the Plateau.
Meant to Be Shared
This May, Maria’s House Museum opens its doors, offering Highlands free access to an extraordinary collection gathered over more than fifty years.
Ramshackle Returns to Clayton
On June 6, Ramshackle transforms downtown Clayton into a day‑long celebration of music, community, and summer’s arrival.
In Praise of Playful Dogs
Childhood dog heroes meet a real‑life adventurer in Dog Days with Dingo, a tale bursting with canine delight.
Where Fire Becomes Art
Guided by instinct and fueled by emotion, Nelly Volcanes creates luminous, one‑of‑a‑kind pieces that reflect her boundless imagination.
