BEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE JURIED EXHIBIT

OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 18
Ashe Arts Center 

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.

Thank you to our Award Sponsor: Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff

Congratulating the 2024 Award-Winning Artists:

2024 EXHIBITS AT THE ASHE ARTS CENTER

TREE FEST AND CHRISTMAS MINIATURES

NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 31 |  OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

2025 EXHIBITS AT THE ASHE ARTS CENTER

TIMELESS CREATIONS: A RETROSPECTIVE

JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 10 | OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Artists showcase works of art that are created before 2022, with a focus on looking back at past themes and styles.

ARTMIX

FEBRUARY 13 – MARCH 10 |  Group Exhibit – Not Open to Submissions

YOUNG AT ART

MARCH 13 – APRIL 22 | OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS FROM K- 12 ARTISTS

Artists showcase works by our young Ashe County Artists. All mediums accepted. For more information about how to enter your child’s artwork, please contact us: director@ashecountyarts.org

THROUGH THE CAMERA’S EYE

APRIL 24 – MAY 27 | OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

An exhibit of photography.

THIS OLD HOUSE, THIS OLD TOWN

MAY 29 – JULY 1| OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

We invite you to contribute to “This Old House, This Old Town,” a visual art exhibit that celebrates the stories and memories embedded in our environments. Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, explore the themes of nostalgia, history, and community. We’re seeking works that reflect the beauty of old structures and vibrant streets, inspiring conversations about home and belonging. Join us in honoring the past and its influence on our present.