Our Story
We are a member owned cooperative of local artists and artisans. There are many responsibilities involved in running a retail business, and running a shop can leave an artist with little time to do their work. The gallery was started in 1982 by a group of artists to create an opportunity for them to sell their work directly to the public, in a way they could collectively share the time and expense of running a gallery.
There are currently 16 of us, and we all collectively own and operate the store, taking turns working all of the store hours and covering ALL aspects of what it a takes to run the gallery. We all take turns serving on the board and covering various jobs, such as purchasing supplies, keeping the shop clean and organized and fixing what needs it. We change jobs every year or so, so sometimes it can be a little confusing to know who to ask what. If you have an inquiry, feel free to contact the artist directly or go to our contact page to see who is the best person to call for assistance.
Everything in the gallery is handmade and either local or regional. To become a full member of the gallery, you must be juried in by the current membership and live within 50 mile radius of Blowing Rock.
There are currently 16 of us, and we all collectively own and operate the store, taking turns working all of the store hours and covering ALL aspects of what it a takes to run the gallery. We all take turns serving on the board and covering various jobs, such as purchasing supplies, keeping the shop clean and organized and fixing what needs it. We change jobs every year or so, so sometimes it can be a little confusing to know who to ask what. If you have an inquiry, feel free to contact the artist directly or go to our contact page to see who is the best person to call for assistance.
Everything in the gallery is handmade and either local or regional. To become a full member of the gallery, you must be juried in by the current membership and live within 50 mile radius of Blowing Rock.
