As the John C. Campbell Folk School celebrates its 100th anniversary, this exhibit highlights the range of craft and other traditions taught at this Appalachian institution. 50 objects on display represent a variety of media including blacksmithing, weaving, woodcarving, woodworking, dance, instrument making, pottery, enameling, basketry, and paper arts. This exhibit honors the many instructors who have been part of the Folk School during its first century, passing down their craft to new generations of artists and tradition bearers.
Upcoming Exhibitions
I Sing Behind the Plow: A Century of Teaching Craft & Traditional Culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School
- GALLERY: Bunzl Gallery
- ARTIST(S): Various
- ON DISPLAY: May 9, 2026
- THROUGH: August 8, 2026
- MEDIUM(S): Various
Current Exhibitions
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Virginia and Mike Campbell
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Susan Day
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Lynn DeVault and Glo Ghegan
Martha and Michael Dupuis
Ruthie and Berryman Edwards
Beverly Ellars
Sue Emanuelson, Murphy Townsend, and Gregor Turk
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Marylon Glass
Louree and Bill Greehey
Nancy and Charles Harrison
Kendra and Rick Hildbold
Jo and Jack Hill
Kathleen and Christopher Hohlstein
Maudie and Bill Huff
Gail Coutcher Hughes and T im Hughes
Jane Jerry
Elizabeth and Bill Jump
Ann Klamon
Frank Langford
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Marianne and Mark Mahaffey
Heath Massey and John Mitchener
Anita and Larry Maxwell
Diane and Ray McPhail
Melissa and William Meyers
Carol Misner and Ann Huckstep
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Kathy and Tony Prosser
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Anneli and Robert Thiebaut
Mary Thompson
Marcia and Charlie Weber
Vance and Willis Willey
Leonard and Carla Wood
Ann Wrobleski
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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org