Thank you for visiting with us. We hope that you will come and bring your family soon and browse our unique art galleries, spend a day or two touring nearby artists' studios, attend one of our area festivals or art events, do a little birding, bike along our scenic roads, catch some trout, take a day trip or longer to beautiful Roan Mountain, or just relax along our Creek Walk.
You might want to stay longer when you see our good schools, locally owned and operated restaurants, library, competitively priced real estate, and friendly people. Take a look around Bakersville.com, we're pretty sure that you will want to take a look at the Town of Bakersville, North Carolina!
Valentine's Day Dance
Party dress optional, cost is $8 or $12 couple. Music by Ivy Road. Saturday, February 10, 2012, 7:30—10:00 pm. At the Historic Mitchell County Courthouse.
For more information, call 688-2518 or 467-5125.
Online Winter Exhibits at Crimson Laurel
Crimson Laurel Gallery will be opening three new online exhibits in January, February and March.
The first of the exhibits, opening on January 15, is "Damn Fine Valentine" and features great gifts for him and for her. The second online exhibit opens on February 15 and is "Push, Pull" and it features extruded work by Hayne Bayless and slip cast pieces by Tom Spleth. The third online exhibit on March 15 is "Encore" and it features new ceramics by Alex Matisse. Each of these three exhibits will be available online only.
Crimson Laurel Gallery will be open by appointment only from January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2012. To schedule an appointment call 828-467-2859 or 815-299-1201. Shop CLG anytime at www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com.
Call for Artists!
Anita’s Art Gallery in Bakersville, NC is currently undergoing extensive renovations to include additional display areas for the works of local artists and fine craftsmen. You are invited to be a part of what is expected to be a very exciting year here in Bakersville. The demand for and appreciation of local art and craft has blossomed in past years and made Bakersville a destination for collectors. You may call Anita at (828) 688-1717 for an appointment to discuss your work or email her at anita@anitasatelier.com.
Bakersville Emporium enjoyed impressive sales of local crafts in 2011. If you are interested in consigning your handcrafted work to include textiles, pottery, baskets, woodcrafts, candles, soaps, jewelry, dolls, glass and Christmas items, please contact Anita for an appointment.
