34 listings in and around Murphy, NC, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: People of Colonial North Carolina Exhibit at Mountain Heritage Center, WCU (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Walker Evans at Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecure (Wednesday 10 a.m.); Art Exhibit at TVUUC at Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery (Wednesday 6 p.m.); Free Guided Tour: Main Exhibit at Museum of the Cherokee People (Thursday 9:30 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Murphy, NC · Eastern Time
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Mountain Heritage Center, WCUCullowhee, NC50 mi
Art
An exhibit on the people of colonial North Carolina.
Mountain Heritage Center, WCU, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Ewing Gallery of Art + ArchitecureKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
Photographs from the Ewing Gallery's permanent collection, taken by Walker Evans on his trip to Hale County, Alabama, to document sharecropping families.
Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecure, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Photographs by Yvonne Dalschen and mixed-media works by Susie Feinberg at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Free and open to the public; gallery closed Fridays.
Limited run.
Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Museum of the Cherokee PeopleCherokee, NC41 mi
Art
Museum of the Cherokee People, 589 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Handicapped parking is available in front of the Museum’s entrance.From motcp.org, Oct 24, 2026
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Mountain Heritage Center, WCUCullowhee, NC50 mi
Art
An exhibit on the people of colonial North Carolina.
Mountain Heritage Center, WCU, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ewing Gallery of Art + ArchitecureKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
Photographs from the Ewing Gallery's permanent collection, taken by Walker Evans on his trip to Hale County, Alabama, to document sharecropping families.
Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecure, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Cornelia Story and Craft Time at Cornelia-Habersham County Public Library in Georgia.
Cornelia-Habersham County Public Library, 301 N Main St, Cornelia, GA 30531
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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11 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Museum of the Cherokee PeopleCherokee, NC48 mi
Art
Cherokee Perspectives Through Art at the Museum of the Cherokee People in Cherokee, North Carolina. Founded in 1948 by the Eastern Band of Cherokee, the museum took its current name after a major renovation in 2023.
Museum of the Cherokee People, 598 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC 28719
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 699 Connahetta StMurphy, NC0.5 mi
Art
A class for adults with basic crochet skills to learn how to make a wreath ornament.
Venue at 699 Connahetta St, 699 Connahetta Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Poet Mary Ricketson reads from her new book Tara: The Healing Power of Nature, a story in poems about a young girl who finds healing in the woods. Free and open to the public.
Cherokee County Arts Council, 33 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC 28906
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Runs across the dates shown. Photographs by Yvonne Dalschen and mixed-media works by Susie Feinberg at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Free and open to the public; gallery closed Fridays.
Limited run.
Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Orange Hat Brewing CompanyKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
An intro workshop where you pick colored glass and a pre-cut design, then copper foil and solder it into a suncatcher. No experience is needed, all materials are provided, and it is for ages 14 and up.
Orange Hat Brewing Company, 10246 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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9 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
A make-and-take sewing session where you stitch your own double zipper lined bag, a bag with many uses.
Venue at 699 Connahetta St, 699 Connahetta Street, Murphy, NC 28906
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Dave Drake BarnHighlands, NC46 mi
Art
A glazing class for students with bisque pieces ready to finish, made in Open Studio, a workshop or this series, for $50.
Dave Drake Barn, 323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Mountain Heritage Center, WCUCullowhee, NC50 mi
Art
An exhibit on the people of colonial North Carolina.
Mountain Heritage Center, WCU, 176 Central Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Ewing Gallery of Art + ArchitecureKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
Photographs from the Ewing Gallery's permanent collection, taken by Walker Evans on his trip to Hale County, Alabama, to document sharecropping families.
Ewing Gallery of Art + Architecure, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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Art and Architecture BuildingKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
An architectural research project and exhibition on small towns in the American countryside, told through drawings that document small-town life and reimagine the countryside's future.
Art and Architecture Building, 1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37916
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time not listed
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10 a.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
The Hambidge CenterRabun Gap, GA34 mi
Art
The Hambidge Gallery Sale in the Weaveshed Gallery, featuring handmade functional and decorative ceramics, followed by resident artist talks.
The Hambidge Center, 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Southwestern Community CollegeBryson City, NC35 mi
Art
Markets
A holiday art market celebrating the region's rich craft heritage.
Southwestern Community College, 60 Almond School Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
The BascomHighlands, NC46 mi
Art
Family
Kids ages 7 to 12 use stamping and printmaking with instructor Caryn Raming to make custom wrapping paper and gift tags. The price is $60.
The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Trailborn HighlandsHighlands, NC47 mi
Art
Paint (By Numbers) & Sip in the lobby lounge: a guided paint-by-numbers session with nature designs, all materials and a hanging dowel frame provided, and two glasses of wine per person included.
Weekly, Saturdays
Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC 28741
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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2 p.m. Eastern Time
Creative SparkMaryville, TN47 mi
Art
Dolly-Inspired Watercolor Cards at Creative Spark in Maryville, Tennessee.
Creative Spark, 2009 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
The Hambidge CenterRabun Gap, GA34 mi
Art
Talks
Artist talks at Hambidge, where visitors meet the residents and hear about their creative processes.
The Hambidge Center, 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino ResortCherokee, NC48 mi
Art
A judged art competition highlighting the best EBCI artists and crafters, with more than 1,000 pieces of Cherokee original art. Kananesgi is the Cherokee word for spider. Admission is free.
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time not listed
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2 p.m. Eastern Time
Orange Hat Brewing CompanyKnoxville, TN60 mi
Art
Orange Hat Brewing Company, 10246 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Runs across the dates shown. Photographs by Yvonne Dalschen and mixed-media works by Susie Feinberg at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Free and open to the public; gallery closed Fridays.
Limited run.
Tennessee Valey Unitarian Universalist Church Gallery, 2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Dalton-Whitfield County Public LibraryDalton, GA58 mi
Art
Community
A gathering for adults 19 and older to crochet, knit or sew. Free patterns and lessons are available.
Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA 30720
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
Art
Family
Kids in first through fifth grades decorate a pie template using colorful, textured paint made from shaving cream and school glue.
Dalton-Whitfield County Public Library, 310 Cappes St, Dalton, GA 30720
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Quinlan Visual Arts CenterGainesville, GA56 mi
Art
Registration for the holiday card K-12 art contest. Free.
Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green Street NE, Gainesville, GA 30501
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Museum of the Cherokee PeopleCherokee, NC41 mi
Art
Museum of the Cherokee People, 589 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Handicapped parking is available in front of the Museum’s entrance.From motcp.org, Oct 24, 2026
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2 p.m.–6 p.m. Eastern Time
Southern Traditions Gift ShopCleveland, TN48 mi
Art
A paint-your-own experience at Southern Traditions, where you paint a Nora Fleming mini yourself.
Southern Traditions Gift Shop, 94 Mikel Street Northwest, #5332, Cleveland, TN 37312
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Macon County Public LibraryFranklin, NC37 mi
Art
Family
A children's art class with a teacher from the Bascom Visual Arts Center, for ages 8-12. Pre-registration required.
Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Rd., Franklin, NC 28734
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Eastern Time
Rabun County Public LibraryClayton, GA38 mi
Art
An afternoon of crafting for people ages 12 and up; registration is required via phone.
Rabun County Public Library, 73 Jo Dotson Circle, Clayton, GA 30525
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
11 a.m. Eastern Time
Gilmer Arts GalleryEllijay, GA38 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown.
Ongoing.
Gilmer Arts Gallery, 207 Dalton Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
Ongoing through Nov 30, 11 a.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Nov 30
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