Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival

One of the oldest and most popular outdoor arts festivals in the Carolinas, Art on Main is presented the first full weekend of October each year, along Hendersonville's charming and historic Main Street. Now in its 61st year, Art on Main is a juried and judged fine art and fine craft show which brings high quality local and regional artist vendors to Hendersonville, and attracts thousands of art loving visitors. Live demonstrations of an array of creative processes are also shown. Read more...

Bring Us Your Best All Visual Media Exhibition

​​Co-hosted by Blue Ridge Community College, every August, our Bring Us Your Best exhibition takes place in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall..
​Now in its 17th year, this juried and judged exhibit continues to grow in its appeal to wide audiences by displaying artwork from more than 100 of our area's best visual artists. The opening awards reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public. All work is for sale during this all visual media show. Read more.... 

Mentors & Students Series

Celebrating the importance of art in a child's life, the Arts Council presents a series of three exhibitions featuring the work of Henderson County's public, private, parochial, and home school students and teachers.
Art of Our Children, the elementary show, starts the series in mid-February each year.
Art Teachers Create follows featuring the work of art mentors with art that is for sale.
Artists of Tomorrow, featuring the work of secondary students, wraps up the series in mid-April. Read more....

Performing Arts Series

The Arts Council presents performances each year in various locations throughout Henderson County, starring local musical and theatrical artists, as well as internationally known artists! Read more...