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Highlands Welcomes HOP Gallery with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Issue: July - 2022
HIGHLANDS, N.C. –The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 19 to welcome HOP Gallery to the community.
HOP Gallery is an artist-run space at 353 Main Street that offers a unique collection of fine art photography from around the world, blends of gorgeous, mountain landscapes and travel scenes. Owner Tiho Trichkov is the sole featured artist, and all images were captured by him during his trips. He also offers custom photo shoots for families, couples, pets and commercial work. HOP is an acronym for “House of Pics.”
“I am excited to open my very own business because photography is my true passion. I dreamed about doing this full time for more than 17 years, so every day I come to work with a smile on my face,” says Trichkov. “I have been part of the Highlands community for the past 14 years. I am glad that I finally get to add my touch to the artistic side of the town.”
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC is thrilled to welcome HOP Gallery to the community.
“Highlands was recently recognized by USA Today as a 10Best destination in the small-town shopping category. Businesses such as HOP Gallery are the reason why Highlands continues to offer unique shopping experiences for residents and visitors alike. Additionally, we know that the arts fuel our community by encouraging creativity, innovation and collaboration – and just adding to our beauty. We’re delighted HOP Gallery is here,” says Kaye McHan, executive director of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC.
Formed in 1931 to serve as the voice of business, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has grown to provide services and support to businesses, residents and visitors. Conveniently located on Main Street in the Marchant-Parker-Davis-Patterson House, its Highlands Welcome Center is open to all who visit, live and work in the community. The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC hosts an array of special events and programs throughout the year, including the Plateau Pick-Up, Leadership Highlands, Business After Hours, the Outdoor Concert Series, Meander in May, July 4th Fireworks and an array of holiday and winter festivities.
To inquire about being a volunteer or member of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC, stop by the Highlands Welcome Center at 108 Main Street, go to highlandschamber.org or call 828-526-5841.
