Penland Gallery and Visitors Center
Art Gallery
Why pick this one
Penland Gallery and Visitors Center combines contemporary craft exhibitions with a 150-plus-artist sales gallery and historical visitor exhibits.
Best for
- Viewing contemporary craft by Penland-affiliated artists
- Purchasing functional or sculptural craft
- Exploring craft across multiple materials and techniques
- Learning about Penland School of Craft history and programming
- Finding single-artist and small-group FOCUS exhibitions
Look elsewhere if
- Sunday or Monday gallery visits
- Visits during winter when reduced hours apply
Specialties
- Contemporary craft exhibitions
- Functional and sculptural craft
- FOCUS single-artist and small-group exhibitions
- Craft in books and paper, clay, drawing and painting, glass, iron, metals, photography, printmaking, textiles, and wood
What makes them different
- Located at the entrance of Penland School of Craft
- Lucy Morgan Sales Gallery showcases work by more than 150 artists
- John & Robyn Horn Gallery presents three curated exhibitions each year
- Exhibits feature current and former Penland instructors, resident artists, core fellows, and alumni
- Visitors Center Gallery includes historical and contemporary pieces, a historic timeline, and a short film
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 3135 Conley Ridge Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705
- Phone
- +18287656211
- Website
- http://www.penland.org/gallery
Services
- Curated art exhibitions
- Contemporary craft sales
- Online art shop
- Craft school history exhibits
- Visitor information and campus navigation assistance