NOTE: ART ON THE MOUNTAIN IS CANCELED FOR SEPTEMBER 28th due to stormy weather conditions.
ART ON THE MOUNTAIN
FINE ART & CRAFTS / LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
10am – 4pm
Downtown West Jefferson
ART ON THE MOUNTAIN
FINE ART & CRAFTS / LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
10am – 4pm
Downtown West Jefferson
Join us for a day of artistic celebration featuring over 20 talented local and regional artists and craft vendors. Explore a diverse array of mediums, including pottery, sculpture, fiber arts, metalwork, glass, painting, photography, and more. Witness live demonstrations in painting, fibers, and basketry, offering a unique glimpse into the creative process.
This year, we’re shining a spotlight on our rich musical heritage with live traditional music. From 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM, enjoy a special performance by The Crooked Road Ramblers, accompanied by students from our Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) program. Tap your toes, join in the dancing, and immerse yourself in the lively spirit of Appalachian music.
Don’t miss the Ashe County Cheese Food Truck’s exclusive Art on the Mountain Sandwich—perfect for savoring while you browse the festival.
This event is free and open to the public. Celebrate the arts with us in the heart of West Jefferson!
Join us for live music at Art on the Mountain, celebrating Traditional Music!
Junior Appalacian Musicians: 12:00 pm
Appalachian Tunes: 1:00 pm
Crooked Road Ramblers: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Square Dance at 2 pm (no prior experience necessary!)
Artist Demonstrations
• Master pottery artist, Michael Duane Edwards will be on hand to demonstrate his Raku pottery making techniques
• Fiber artist, Denise Lawless will demonstrate needle felting
• Both traditional and contemporary styles of baskets will be demonstrated by Barbara Sox
• Fiber artist Cheryl Roberts will demonstrate handspun yarn on her spinning wheel
• Mixed media folk artist, Cher Shaffer, will demonstrate her artistic process
& More!
VENDOR LIST
- Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild — fiber art
- Francine Barr — jewelry
- Cindy Berry — bark baskets
- Jenny Brunner — fine art prints and photography
- Doug Butler — books, photography
- Theresa Early Curd — fiber art
- Chris Derka & Mike Edwards – pottery
- Lynell Dodge — jewelry
- Tina Duffy — pottery
- Denise Lawless – fiber arts
- Birgitta McGalliard — Swedish inspired décor, book
- Theresa McGrath — jewelry and pottery
- Barbara Moore — pottery and porcelain
- Diane Newby — fused glass gifts & jewelry
- Leigh Owen – painting
- Alexander Rago – wooden sculpture
- Cheryl Roberts — fiber art
- Bob Schindler – metal sculptures
- Cher Shaffer — folk art
- Linda Smith — fiber art
- Barbara Sox — baskets
- Tom Thorndike — leather goods
- Leslee Wright – outdoor art
