“Let it Snow: A Frozen Christmas” Decorations and Exhibits Now Open to the Public

Throughout the month of December, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center (316 Hiddenite Church Road) will feature their annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion decorations and exhibits. The historic Victorian/Edwardian era home is filled with lights, sights, and sounds, of the season set in this year’s theme, “Let it Snow: A Frozen Christmas.” Click on […]

New on the Emerging Artists Wall : Mona C. Woody

Beginning November 1st – December 31st, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center’s Emerging Artists Wall exhibit space features the work of Mona C. Woody. The exhibit is on display at the Center’s Lucas Mansion, which is located at 316 Hiddenite Church Road in Alexander County. Woody has always enjoyed art, especially the tradition of crafting […]

Beautiful Handcrafted Fall Banners now only $15.00.

  Support our local artisans by shopping in our gift shop this Holiday Season. By becoming a friend of the Center, receive discounts in our Gift Shop. Call today to join by Phone 828-632-6966 Credit Cards Accepted. Individual            $25         Family                   $40

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!

Rental Info For Our Educational Complex

In addition to our museum and gallery, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center also operates an Educational Complex, 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 equipped with a complete […]

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.