Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s 35th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts Saturday, September 24th

This Saturday, September 24th from 9am – 4pm on Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County! FREE admission. Click to learn more…

Teen Poetry Happens Releases Celebration 2015 Poem: “Rain or Shine”

Teen Poetry Happens students have released their Celebration 2015 poem, “Rain or Shine,” in a wonderful video. The poem was composed based entirely on the public expressions from last year’s Celebration of the Arts poetry wall. The video beautifully captures the fun and creativity of the Art in Action area and of Celebration itself! Click to watch…

Grant Applications Available for Regional Artists

Applications for 2016-2017 Regional Artist Projects Grants for artists residing in Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba or McDowell Counties are now being accepted. This annual grant, for up to $1500, provides financial support to professional artists at any stage in their careers. Click to learn more…

Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Receives Grants from Unifour Foundation and Duke Energy

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center has been selected as a grant recipient of the Unifour Foundation, a component fund of the Catawba Valley Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation, which supports local needs in the Unifour area through an annual grant making program. The Center was awarded a $2,500 Unifour […]

Pokémon GO to the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion this Summer

The Center has fun attractions for all ages and the longer you stay and experience the arts, the more opportunities you have to collect new Pokémon or new items. Click to read more…

August Events Flyer – Experience the Arts!

Share with friends online and post on local bulletin boards! Help share the word about these great arts events at the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center.

Vendor Applications Available for Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s 35th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts 


Cost for a 10×10 vendor space is $30 per space if purchased prior to August 15th. Vendor spaces purchased on August 15th or after that date are $40 per space. Public information booths for distributing information with no sales are $15 each. Click to read more…

Fun Projects From Summer Art Camp – “Camp Wanna-Paint”

Many, many thanks to everyone who attended our Summer Art Camp exhibit and reception yesterday! A special thank you to the talented students who made “Camp Wanna-Paint” such a wonderful experience. Click to check out great pics of the kids and their marvelous work …

Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Featured on UNC TV’s North Carolina Weekend

“We are honored be featured on this exceptional UNC-TV show as we share the Center’s arts and heritage programing with a statewide audience,” said Pete Woods. “We encourage everyone to tune in and discover all that we have to offer. Together, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center and Alexander County provide visitors with the perfect NC weekend.” Click to watch the segment and learn more!

Love It, Like It Share It: We Have a New facebook Page!

If you love our arts programming, then we invite you to “Like” our brand new facebook page – Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center. “Like” us today and stay connected to our online arts community! Be the first to know about upcoming events, exhibits, programs, and news. View fun photos and videos from our events and […]

Hiddenite Center 
Enhances Brand Name 
as Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center

In an effort to offer a more descriptive understanding of their role in the arts community, The Hiddenite Center announced this week that the organization has enhanced its brand name and will be known as the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center. Read More…

The Center, a non-profit organization located in Alexander County, has offered quality arts and heritage programming for the region since it’s founding by the late Eileen Lackey Sharpe in May of 1981.

A Message from Executive Director, Pete Woods

“With a rich 34 year history and a bold vision for the future, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will continue to serve the public with events, exhibits, classes, and programs that educate and inspire creative expression.

When I began working with the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center last year, it was clear to me that this organization serves a unique and vital purpose in our community and in the region. Every great brand grows and develops over time and that is exactly what we are doing now. The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center has a long and prosperous future and everyone at the Center is enthusiastic about what lies ahead.” Read More…