The Campus Gate Art Gallery hosts exhibitions by nationally recognized professional artists, the annual Juried Student Art Exhibition and two Senior Thesis Exhibitions. Each exhibition has an opening reception where guests can meet and mingle with the exhibiting artist and discuss the artwork with them. The gallery hosts a wide variety of exhibitions throughout each academic year ranging from contemporary mixed media installations to traditional arts and crafts. The gallery serves YHC students, local residents and regional residents as an excellent source of cultural enrichment. All exhibitions and opening receptions are free and open to the public. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Just like a bustling general store from days gone by, Creekside General Store is bursting with just about everything a fan of homemade and handcrafted could dream of. That includes hand-thrown pottery, wood-turned bowls, barnwood frames, handmade knives, unique gemstone jewelry, and handmade soaps and lotions. Stop in to find the perfect outdoor rocking chairs, porch swings and tables, as well as unique chainsaw art, whimsical birdhouses and other wood crafts. Local furniture maker David Jones’ beautifully carved screen doors add the perfect rustic touch to your home or cabin. Locally made also means great things to eat — check out the wide selection of jams, jellies, chow-chow and honey. In addition to locally-made items, Creekside General Store carries plenty of made-in-the-USA items — Corinthian Bell Chimes, Signature Tumblers, Yankee Candles and more. They also have souvenirs, T-shirts and lots of other gift items. Look for Creekside General Store just east of Hiawassee, Georgia, on Hwy. 76 East. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Located in beautiful Blue Ridge, in the north Georgia Mountains, Fishbone is a haven for locally made art in a booming mountain art town north of Atlanta. Home to Betty Wassmer Ceramics, Fishbone Gallery features the original creations of this noted ceramicist. Betty Wassmer creates one-of-a-kind designs using dishwasher safe, lead free glazes. Her colorful styles have graced homes and tables across the USA, and have been featured in numerous publications and art events. Each piece is lovingly decorated in a unique style that has become Betty’s trademark. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Handcrafted artisan soaps for a wonderful experience bathing. Check out our body mousse, sugar scrubs, solid body lotions, perfumes, colonge & soy candles. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Warm fuzzy alpaca combined with cool hard glass! Have you heard of slow food? Well this is slow art. We breed, raise and shear our own alpacas. The fiber is then hand dyed and felted to create unique wearable art. Most pieces are accented with hand sculpted glass beads made right here in our studio. Nuno felting is our specialty. Each piece starts with our hand dyed silk and yarns. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Sheryl Holstein has been studying pottery from accomplished potters through the John C. Campbell Folk School since the fall of 2002. She began creating pottery under the name Mountain Oak Pottery, and is continuously learning new and different techniques for throwing and glazing. “When you live high in the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains, there isn’t a better place to work than your own back porch.” Sheryl has set up her pottery studio over-looking the very mountains that give her artistic inspiration every day. Pottery Can Be Purchased in GA at: North Georgia Diamond, Blue Ridge Mtn Arts Assoc., Jumping Mouse Beads and ChamberHouse gifts. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Multitudes Gallery in Blue Ridge, Georgia, features the art of hand blown glass. We represent over 75 nationally and internationally known glass artists from all over the United States. In addition, we feature the work of regional artists in jewelry, ceramic pottery, iron work, photography, wood working and oil/acrylic/watercolor painting. Come discover the vibrant art being created in and around our authentic North Georgia mountain town, Blue Ridge. We are constantly looking for new works of art to fill our gallery and bring in new items almost every week. Be sure to visit us often and share in our new discoveries. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

William “Bill” Oyster is a full-time career bamboo fly rod maker with a workshop in one of the south’s most  authentic mountain towns (Blue Ridge, GA).   Each Oyster Bamboo Fly Rod is intensely hand crafted. Bill is the only professional bamboo fly rod maker in the world who personally hand engraves his own rods. The performance and aesthetics of each rod is truly remarkable. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Arthur Millican Jr. is a former Disney artisan now relocated to the small community of Blairsville, in the beautiful North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. His working experiences include years at Disney as an artist and model maker, and later consulting and design services for Dollywood, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch and many other commercial parks and real estate developments world-wide. His passion is designing and producing whimsical and enchanting fairy houses, fairy doors and related items. From his new 2,500 sq. ft. woodworking studio, he creates hand crank toys called Automatons and captivating fairy houses from birdhouses to large garden shed or children’s playroom sizes. No two pieces are the same; Art gleans materials from festivals, resale shops garage sales and the like, then uses this material in the design. A bottle cap make make a hat for a gremlin or other figurine, a large old teapot just might turn into a fairy house, complete with front door, porch, windows and whatever else Art’s imagination can come up with.   Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new […] Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Sunrise Grocery is a little country market with something for everyone! First open for business in this picturesque setting in the early 1920’s, we are one of the oldest businesses in Union County — and we can sure tell some stories about our colorful past! Our customers come roaring up on the shiniest of Harley’s and some really hardy ones pedal their way to Sunrise Grocery on mountain bikes. We have gassed up the most beloved battered pickup trucks and the fanciest Mercedes sedans. Some folks have been coming here all their lives, and some of our visitors will only pass this way once. Whether young or young-at-heart, there is something for everyone at Sunrise Grocery! Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)

Whimsy Flower Farm is a family-run farm in located in Blairsville, Georgia. They grow more than 70 varieties of annuals and perennials, including 50 colors of dahlias. Call, email or visit the farm store (April through October), or stop by the Union County Farmers Market to pick up a bright bouquet or to chat about our wholesale delivery for florists. Whimsy can also provide flowers for your wedding or other special event. Whimsy Flower Farm is located on Lower Track Rock Road in Blairsville, GA. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)