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NC Playwrights Forum: Virtual
Ed Perzel Chamber Music Series: Erinys Quartet
Ola Belle Reed Songwriters Retreat
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The annual Young at Art Exhibit is coming to the Arts Center in March. Would you like to exhibit your child’s artwork? Click here to find out more information.
April 10-12, 2026: A weekend in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina teaching songwriting with intention.
North Carolina and nationally renowned songwriters on staff are excited to share their techniques in craft and art with you. Whether you are an experienced songwriter or about to write your first song, these retreats will help you add skills to your own magic, with detailed concepts, practice and instruction.
Spring Session: April 7 – May 26
Tuesday Evenings
$90/8 weeks | Scholarships available
The Appalachian Tunes (AT) program aims to offer small group music lessons for adults and young adults ages 14 and up in traditional styles of the region for fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and guitar. The program is rooted in traditional old time and bluegrass music.
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The Ashe Arts Center, located in downtown West Jefferson’s Arts District, is home to the Arts Council’s offices. The Ashe Arts Center houses The Gallery, a year-round exhibition space that showcases works of art by local and regional artists. The Gallery Shop features locally produced art and crafts. The restored stone building continues the legacy created in 1938 when it was built by the Works Progress Administration as a gathering place for the community.
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