Arts & Culture

R.T. Morgan Art

Local art in both two & three dimensions! This studio gallery in downtown West Jefferson offers original paintings, sculpture, glass creations and jewelry by area artists, including R. T. Morgan and Glass by Camille.

Ashe Arts Center

The Ashe Arts Center in West Jefferson is the hub of Ashe Country artistic culture. Exhibits from local artists are rotated through our gallery, which also hosts concerts and a gift shop. Make this your first stops in WJ.

Catch Light Gallery

CatchLight Gallery, located in downtown West Jefferson Arts District, is the only photography gallery in Northwest NC dedicated to representing some of the most talented fine art photographers in the state of North Carolina.

Tonya Bottomley Art

High Country artist Tonya Bottomley specializes in abstract mixed media paintings. Her work can be found at Ashe Custom Framing & Gallery in West Jefferson and Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk.

Originals Only Gallery

Original works of art by two of Ashe County's favorite artists, Joan Stiles Bell and Lenore De Pree. Also featuring fine handcrafted wood furniture by Tom Sternal and pottery by David and Sherry Hoffman.

Florence Thomas Art School

We are proud sponsors of the Florence & Paul Thomas Art School. Affordable classes for all ages are offered throughout the year, covering a wide-range of mediums and styles. Stop by and visit the gallery & shop! Buy local, buy art, make art!