Entry Deadline is Feb 20th – Youth Division Regional Artist Exhibit and Competition

The Youth Division of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Regional Artist Exhibit and Competition will be featured in the Center’s Lucas Mansion Gallery during the month of March 2020. The Regional Artist Exhibit and Competition Youth Division is open to all students in grades K-12.  The deadline for entry in the Youth Division is […]

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 […]

New in the Lucas Mansion Gallery : “Black Patriots in the American Revolution” Exhibit

Now through February 28th, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Lucas Mansion South Gallery (316 Hiddenite Church Road) will feature the work of area students who have contributed to an exhibit recognizing “Black Patriots in the American Revolution.” Middle and High School art students in the region were invited to participate in the exhibit project. […]

New in the Lucas Mansion West Gallery: Portrait Exhibit by Garry Moore

  The West Gallery of the Lucas Mansion features a collection of portraits by Iredell County Artist, Garry Moore. In his work, Moore’s natural gift for capturing the true spirit of his subjects tells meaningful life stories. The exhibit includes portraits of people who have had global, national, and statewide impact. Widely regarded for his […]

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 […]

New Pics from Stony Point School Artist Residency

 Mr. Menzer teaching students through a demonstration about drawing mass and scale. As part of the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center and Alexander County Schools efforts toward excellence in art education, we are pleased that Stony Point Elementary School will host Jeff Menzer of Asheville, NC, as Artist in Residence.  Mr. Menzer will teach Feb […]

Registration for JAM Classes Now Open

The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will begin a new session of Junior Appalachian Music (JAM) in January. Classes will be held at 4pm at the Center’s Educational Complex (70 Sulphur Springs Road). JAM was established nearly 40 years ago in Virginia for the express purpose of preserving traditional Appalachian style string band music and […]

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.