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SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE GALLERY

Simply Irresistible showcases the work of carefully selected artisans only from the Carolinas. When simply ordinary is not an option - it needs to be Simply Irresistible! Choose from pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, fine art photography, and paintings. Located in downtown Tryon on the hill above Century 21.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5.

66 Ola Mae Way
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-8316


 

Simply Irresistible Gallery

   

TAC Crafts Display

TRYON ARTS & CRAFTS

Since 1960, Tryon Arts & Crafts has helped thousands of individuals pursue their creative dreams. In late 2006, they moved to a 10,000 sq. ft. facility which offers expanded studio space for workshops, classes, and visiting artists, and a large gallery.

373 Harmon Field Rd.
PO Box 733
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-8323
www.tryonartsandcrafts.org


 

   

TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER

Located in the heart of Tryon, the Fine Arts Center has been a focus for entertainment and the arts since 1969. View outstanding performances or learn a new craft.
Affiliates include: Carolina Camera Club, Tryon Arts and Crafts, Inc., Tryon Little Theater, Tryon Concert Association, and Tryon Painters and Sculptors. All of these hold events, openings, performances, and receptions. Please visit the web site for specific information or go to the Calendar of Events on this site.

34 Melrose Avenue
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-8322
www.tryonarts.org


Tryon Fine Arts Center

   

Tryon Theater

TRYON THEATER

Operating since the early 1930s, the theater is a social and cultural hub for Tryon. The balcony features electrostatic air purifiers to accomodate smoking and serves a selection of domestic and imported beers.
Feature movies are shown Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00pm with a matinee on Sunday at 3:00pm. On the second and fourth Mondays and Tuesdays of the month, the Tryon Film Society hosts art-speciality films (foreign, docomentaries, etc.) at 7:00pm. Special events such as plays and concerts happen throughout the year.

45 South Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-6811
www.tryontheatre.com


 

   

UPSTAIRS ARTSPACE

A non-profit contemporary art gallery specializing in two-dimensional art, sculpture and fine craft by emerging and established artists from the Southeast. Three interior galleries provide more than 3000-sq. feet of exhibition space and feature innovative shows that change every two months. In addition, numerous art-related programs educate people of all ages with walking tours, lectures, films, concerts, literary readings, family nights and workshops. The Upstairs was founded in 1978 and is supported, in part, by a strong membership. The gallery moved into a beautiful new facility in 2004 in the heart of downtown Tryon. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11am - 5pm.

49 S Trade Street
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-2828
www.upstairsartspace.org


 

Upstairs Gallery

   

Gipson Pottery

GIPSON POTTERY STUDIO AND GALLERY

Watch Tiffany Gipson work while you shop in her newly renovated gallery space. Gipson has worked in clay for over ten years and she is a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild. Her work shows throughout the southeast in such noted galleries as Seven Sisters (Black Mountain, NC), the Spartanburg Museum of Art, and Asheville Museum of Art.
Call the studio for hours or to schedule an appointment.

730 NC Hwy 108
Columbus, NC 28722
828-894-2143
email: gipsonpottery@alltel.net
www.gipsonpottery.com


   

HOUSE OF FLAGS

On display are more than 300 flags that have represented this country since its founding. This educational and historical display includes a 20-minute video and a guide for a fee. Schools can make arrangements to bring students for a 20-minute to an hour presentation. Provided by Polk County Memorial Post 9116 of the VFW.
Open Saturdays from 2pm - 4pm, closed in the winter.

George Scofield, Curator
828-859-2151
www.houseofflags.org


House of Flags with George Scofield

   

Depot Museum Map

POLK COUNTY MUSEUM

Come see this fine collection of historic artifacts, located in the historic Tryon Train Depot. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 - noon or by appointment.

828-859-2287
www.polkcounty.org/county/business/depot/depot.htm


   
 
 

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