q+art interview Out of Darkness: How an Artist’s Menorah Brought Light After the Storm In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Mitchell County ceramicist Gertrude Graham Smith’s light-bearing pieces emerged as beacons of hope and fortitude.
quick q+art Form Vs. Function: Where Do Craft Artists Draw the Line? We asked five artists from our winter craft exhibition, ‘Liminal Light,’ to weigh in on the age-old balancing act between aesthetics and practicality.
artsville newsletter February 2026 Roundup: Sparks Fly In this issue: Our luminous craft exhibition banishes winter gloom, ArtFolk celebrates imperfect art, and Valentine’s brings hands-on date-night escapes.
feature story Liminal Light: 11 WNC Artists Brighten Winter With Dazzling Craft Exhibition Meet the artists behind 'Liminal Light,' whose glowing crafts and luminous designs serve as small beacons guiding us through a lingering winter.