Didanisisgi Pottery Festival
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 545 Tsali Blvd. , Cherokee, NC, United StatesDidanisisgi is the Cherokee word for mud dauber. We invite you to shop and mingle with the artists during this free event.
FINE ART MARKETPLACE
Asheville Art Museum 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, United StatesJoin ONABEN, the Sequoyah Fund and the Asheville Art Museum for the 3rd annual fine art marketplace in downtown Asheville in front of the museum at 2 S. Pack Square. Buy Native, buy local!
John Julius Wilnoty Exhibition- Solitude & Mystery
Hickory Museum of Art 243 Third Ave. N.E, Hickory, NC, United StatesView carvings created by Cherokee artisan John Julius Wilnoty during the exhibition Solitude & Mystery which opened Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the Objects Gallery at Hickory Museum of Art. An opening reception, including a talk with the exhibit curator and collector, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Museum. Admission is …
Cherokee Bonfire
Oconaluftee Islands Park Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC, United StatesAmazing tales as told by the Cherokee storytellers themselves. Imagine you’re gathered around a roaring bonfire, the occasional spark shooting high into the night sky, as a strong but gentle voice begins a story you’ve never heard. As the drama builds, you’re nearly breathless, your own heartbeat matching the occasional beat of the hand drum …
The 14th Annual Cherokee Gourd Artists’ Gathering
Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds 545 Tsali Blvd. , Cherokee, NC, United StatesThe Cherokee Gourd Artists’ Gathering presents the opportunity for gourd artists from across the United States and Canada to meet for one weekend a year to exchange ideas and collaborate on gourd art. Classes provided at this event include wood burning, carving, painting and sculpting, and range from beginner to advanced levels. Other activities include …
20th Annual Cherokee Voices Festival
Museum of the Cherokee Indian 589 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC, United StatesThe voices of an 11,000-year-old culture are inviting you to come out and play. Cherokee culture speaks in its most thrilling ways through dance, music, storytelling, and arts and crafts. You’re invited to hear and experience it all during the Cherokee Voices Festival, now in its 20th year. It’s free of charge and held at …
Kananesgi Fashion Show
Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center 86 Elk Crossing Lane, Cherokee, NC, United StatesKananesgi Fashion Show features traditional and contemporary Cherokee fashion created by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Guests can view the incredible fashions; meet with designers, tailors, and seamstresses; and purchase items for their own closets. Admission is free to the public.
Qualla Arts and Crafts Open Air Indian Market
Saturday, August 25 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Where our family traditions become your family heirlooms: the Open Air Indian Art Market showcases traditional, handmade Cherokee arts and crafts. Come to shop for authentic and unique gifts but stay for the music, food, storytelling, and craft demonstrations. This outdoor event is held in the …