7 artists or galleries in Wilkes added to Blue Ridge Craft Trails. - Wilkes Journal Patriot

Seven artists or galleries in Wilkes County have been added to the the Blue Ridge Craft Trails.

The Blue Ridge Craft Trails, an initiative of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA), celebrates the western North Carolina region as a vibrant center for traditional and contemporary handmade crafts through the promotion of craft artisans, arts organizations and heritage tourism.

The addition of Wilkes County to the trails is the latest step in the project, which aims to increase income for craft artists and businesses, enhance cultural tourism, and improve economic opportunity for 25 western North Carolina counties.

The region-wide marketing initiative guides consumers to craft artists in their communities and aligns the marketing efforts of these craft institutions and craft businesses.

Over the next year, the Blue Ridge Craft Trails will be a system of drivable trails throughout the region featuring 200 craft sites. Also, travelers get tips on rounding out their experiences with nearby foods, breweries, distilleries, wineries, music, outdoor activities, and scenic views.

“We’re excited to have Wilkes County’s skilled artists and outstanding galleries on the trails now,” said Blue Ridge Crafts Trail Executive Director Angie Chandler.

“The community is wonderful to work with and is a true model of what is we are developing in other counties across Western North Carolina. This is a grassroots effort, and we’re grateful for the invaluable partners making it a success.”

A suggested itinerary and the profiles of participating sites are on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails website, BlueRidgeCraftTrails.com. The itinerary recommends stops in Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Boomer, Traphill, and Millers Creek. Each craft site has a Blue Ridge Craft Trails logo emblem on their window or door to welcome visitors.

The seven Wilkes artists and galleries on the trail are Betsy Brey with Brey Quality Crafts (bark basketry and natural material creations), Mary Freas with Sunset Fiber Works (fiber art), Susan Roath (glass artistry), Taupe Gallery (hand-crafted art from Western North Carolina), Wilkes Art Gallery (exhibits plus classes), Wilkes County Hardware (1940s hardware store with handmade craft and food), and two Ben Long frescoes at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro.

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