Closings and Cancellations Related to Covid19

As of August 3rd, 2020, the Art Gallery, Visitor’s Center, Emerging Artist Wall, Gem and Mineral Collection and parts of the Doll Collection will be available for visitors to tour with safety Protocol in place.  We ask all visitors to observe social distancing, wear face coverings, call upon arrival, and wait outside to be welcomed […]

Latham named new Executive Director of Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center

HIDDENITE, NC (March 2, 2020) – The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of Donna Gant Latham to executive director. At its most recent meeting, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to promote Latham, who just completed a six-month term as assistant director. The promotion became effective […]

Vendor Applications Available for 39th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts 


Booth Fees Discounted Before August 15th An exciting day of activities is planned for the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s 39th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts. This one of a kind arts and heritage festival features diversely talented artists, crafters, and performers, offering a rewarding experience for vendors and visitors alike. The Center’s Celebration […]

Rental Info For Our Educational Complex

In addition to our museum and gallery, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center also operates an Educational Complex (70 Hiddenite Church Road), which is conveniently located just down the street from the Lucas Mansion. The Center’s Educational Complex serves as a venue for performing arts events, offers classroom space for visual and performing arts, is […]

Registration for JAM Classes Now Open

Become a Junior Appalachian Musician preserving traditional Appalachian style string band music and dance.  Registration is OPEN for Fall 2020 Only $30 per 6 week session! Contact Allison S. Houchins, JAM Site Coordinator, at allison@hiddenitearts.org or (828) 632-6966 (office). Click to learn more about ongoing classes in art, pottery, music, and dance!  

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

The show highlights the Center’s appeal as a one-stop travel and tourism destination for art, culture, history, and regional heritage. Watch this great video and then plan your visit to the Center!

Our Vision, Mission Statement, and Values

Vision The Vision of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is to serve as a catalyst for economic development and tourism, supporting and uniting artists and craftspeople across regional northwest NC communities. Mission Statement The Mission of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is to serve and promote the talented local and regional artists and […]

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.