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July 22-23 at Ashe Civic Center, 12:30 pm – 6 pm

Join us for a two-day JAM Camp! Enjoy traditional music, square dancing, workshops, and more. Instruments available for use. $35 per participant, scholarships are available for any child who would like to attend. Instructors: Kelley Breiding, Karlee Hamm, & Emily Spencer
Open to participants ages 8-18 that have completed at least one semester of JAM or private lessons
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Open to rising 3rd – 8th graders who do not play but are interested in learning to play traditional music.

Application Deadline: September 8, 2025

This program, funded by the N.C. Arts Council, provides the opportunity for regional consortia of local arts councils to award project grants to artists in their regions. These grants support professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development. 

Luthiers: The Art of Instrument Making

Exhibit Dates: July 3 – July 28
Gallery Reception: July 11, 5 – 7 pm (Jazz Concert to follow!)
Ashe Arts Center

Explore the rich tradition of handcrafted stringed instruments in this exhibit featuring regional luthiers and visual artists. From finely made fiddles and guitars to paintings that celebrate musicians and mountain music, Luthiers: The Art of Instrument Making honors the deep cultural roots of instrument making in Appalachia.

 

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Visit the Ashe Arts Center

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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