Upcoming Events

News and Resources

Join in the fun of the Off the Wall fundraiser to benefit the Arts and Art Education in Ashe County!  

The Ashe Arts Center Gallery will have original works of art on display and each attendee will take one home by the end of the night! Fundraiser attendees will enjoy an appetizer and dessert selection curated by Trent Pruitt with wine and music with Mark Diorio.

Entry Drop-Off: Oct. 7-8, 10am – 5pm
Exhibit: Oct. 10 – Nov. 18, 2024
Reception & Awards: Oct. 11, 5:30pm

An annual juried art competition and exhibit established by the Ashe County Arts Council to showcase outstanding original visual art in Ashe County and the surrounding region. The artwork will be judged on qualities of concept, execution of ideas and subject, and uniqueness of expression.

Visit Our Gallery Shop

Learn More

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.

Newsletter Sign-Up

You can subscribe here to get our latest news.