My name is Catherine Bruggeman, I welcome my fellow Artists and Craftsman to join us by sharing our passion and creations to Burke County and beyond!

Are you interested in submitting your samples to be juried into our new Gallery and Gift Shop? We would love to see what you do and know why you do it! On staff and jury participants are -Professional Artists from Asheville and Nebo, NC, Retail District Manager (big-box stores), a License Clinical Social Worker, Media Specialist and a Marketing/Training Specialist. 

Diverse to say the least, but all with discerning eyes and a wealth of marketing and artwork experience!

Email us with your information, to be juried, (space available)

Our mission is to promote YOUR ART and VISION - localand international artists, and provide a venue conducive to learning forworkshops and self-help classes.

We Offer:

1. ~  New interactive website with soon to come- online purchase and shipping capabilities

2. ~  Renovated Gallery Space-Fresh paintand additional lighting in main gallery area

3. ~  Refresh of window display areas for promotion, marketing and highlighting mediums and workshops.

4. ~  New and complimentary fixtures for a consistent look and professional display.

5. ~ Participation in all Morganton events conducive with the Arts

6. ~  Drama and Theater partnerships

7. ~  Stained Glass Studio for sign-up use

8. ~  Stained Glass Art Supplies

9. ~  An upstairs event space that is availablefor use – workshops, parties, drama, self-help group workshops, fund raising, etc..

We will be limiting mediums so as not to have competing artists. All Artists interested must be juried in. If you are interested in having your work displayed and sold, please submit your samples. Once juried in, the artist will receive an agreement and guidance packet for signature and approval.

I would be happy to meet with you individually at the store and walk you through the process and answer any questions that you may have by appointment.

On December 25th  2019 we will begin the renovation/refresh of the store.. The store will remain closed to the public through January 9th  2020. Our Soft Opening is scheduled for Friday, January 10th and a Grand Opening on January 31st.

Warm regards,

Catherine M Bruggeman

Join us for our "Don't just stand there... Create!" workshops. They are reasonably priced and SUPER fun! These $30 workshops were developed to teach a new skill, create a "masterpiece and do it all in less than 3 hours! All are introductory and require NO experience! They are available for anyone 13 years of age and up! They are on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The series includes:

Stained Glass suncatchers

Silk Dyeing

Glass Fusing

Alcohol Ink greeting cards

Miniature Acrylic painting

Soap Making

Candle making

Floral Arranging

and more!

Workshops are added monthly so keep checking!

Is interactive and educational and provides insight:

Couples Communication skills

Anger Management

Behavior Management in Children

Before I do, marriage workshop

Dealing with Anxiety and Depression

Dealing with loss

Teambuilding activities

Make you Personality work for you!

Etc. 

Check classes tab for monthly group workshops offered

The gallery is available for private events.

We offer crafting parties for Birthdays, team building events, Shower parties, etc.