Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

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.

When the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival returns this September, it won’t feel like a second act. It will feel like momentum.

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.

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.

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.

Join the Art League on June 29 as watercolor artist Rebecca Horowitz headlines an evening of art and conversation at The Bascom.

Mountain Theatre Company turns up the energy this July with an immersive, 1978‑inspired fundraiser where theatre, music, and celebration collide.

With six packed performances, Shrek the Musical highlighted the talent, teamwork, and heart at the core of PAC Educational Theatre.

From glassblowing to quilt‑making, The Bascom’s July 3 Community Day offers a lively, free afternoon of creativity.