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Art In The Shop - Taylorsville, North Carolina
Hosts Dick and Barbara Sinclair open Dick's uniquely creative welding studio at the base of Barrett's
Mountain for this wonderful festival on the first Saturday in October. Take in a wide variety of artists
who exhibit and sell artisan crafts, folkart and fine art as well as the live music played from The
Shop's front porch!
Blues & Burritos - 300 South Main Street in Mooresville, NC
In its tenth year, the partners of Homesley, Goodman & Wingo, Attorneys at Law host and fully
underwrite Blues & Burritos every September as a fundraiser for a local nonprofit agency. With
complimentary blues, beer and burritos, what is there not to like? It is always a fun Friday night for a
great cause.
Downtown Hickory Art Crawls - Union Square in the heart of downtown Hickory.
Downtown businesses host local artists who sell their work for one night in May & September. It is a
nice evening to buy art, hear live music, attend a wine tasting and dine at one of the many
downtown restaurants.
FloydFest - Floyd, Virginia
Named one of 10 Best Fests by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, this awesome music festival is not to
be missed. It is held at an absolutely beautiful site just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway outside of
Floyd, VA and hosts the best festival bands. It is unique in that if you camp, you have to haul your
gear in...no car camping. They make you rethink necessities. If you like good festival karma, check
out their website .
Lake Eden Arts Festival (The LEAF) - Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, NC
This is one of the premier world music festivals around held in May and October. Held over four
days, this festival is billed as a spirited celebration of regional and world folk arts. It includes music,
dancing, concerts, handcrafts and healing arts. You simply will not find another festival like this one.
Tickets support LEAF's various regional and international outreach programs. Put this festival on
your schedule this year!
Poetry Hickory - Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse, Hickory, NC
Scott Owens brings a wonderful evening of poetry to Hickory on the second Tuesday of each month.
The night begins with three open mic readers followed by one or two published authors. The event
runs from 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
Pottery by Tammy Leigh - Hickory, NC
Tammy Leigh is a Catawba County potter whose work has evolved into sculptural clay. Her attention
to detail and intricate glazes set her apart from other artists. One visit to her website, and you will
see what I mean.
Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse - Hickory, NC
Edgar and DW have done more to promote local artists than any local business in this region of NC.
Not only does Taste Full Beans host the annual Aroma of Art fundraiser (for which they've been
recognized by the Governor of NC) but the guys also rotate a nice mix of fine art and craft every five
to six weeks. Get on the email list for updates on AoA, receptions and other special events.
Ellen Ball Studios ~ Hickory, North Carolina
Website designed and hosted by Creative Sense Marketing. ©2012 Ellen Ball Studios. All rights reserved.
Acknowledgements:
Recipient: 2011-2012 Regional Artist Project Grant
Supported by the NC Arts Council, the Burke Arts Council, the Caldwell Arts Council, the United Arts Council of Catawba County, the Rock School Arts Foundation, the Hiddenite Center, and McDowell Arts Council Association. This is the second grant that Ellen Ball Studios has received. As with the first, it is being used to purchase new equipment that will make me more productive. I am incredibly humbled and grateful. For more information, visit www.artscatawba.org or www.ncarts.org.
Recipient: 2009-2010 Regional Artist Project Grant
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Press:
Observer News Enterprise, Newton, NC ~ July 28, 2011
"Self Renaissance Led Artist To 3-D Jewelry" by Barbara Burns
Recognition:
Best of Catawba Valley 2011 ~ Hickory Daily Record, Hickory, NC
Reader's Choice - Best Local Crafter
Hickory NC metalsmith
Hickory NC jewelry designer
Hickory NC coppersmith
ellen ball jewelry
ellen ball copper
warrior cuff
warrior jewelry
armour
celtic jewelry
