Upcoming Events
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Afternoon Art: December 16
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Art with Kayla at Lois E. Harrill
Join Kayla Reische on the last Wednesday of each month at 10 AM for art class. Explore a variety of topics and subjects in a relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required. This class is held at the Lois E Harrill Center in Boone.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Doodlebug Club - December 18
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am | Ideal for preschool-aged children & an adult: Process-based art activities plus storytime.
Called to Response: Clarinetist Ben Kipps explores The Shape of Color
BRAHM invites performers to respond to our exhibitions in a new program series we are calling Called to Response.
Afternoon Art: December 30
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Felted ornaments - at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center
Dec 31: Join us at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center from 10 AM to 12 PM for a free art class. Registration not required. Open to the public. Materials provided. Classes brought to you by BRAHM and the Watauga County Project on Aging.
Location- 132 Poplar Grove Connector UNIT A, Boone, NC 28607
Bending Sticks Documentary Screening
Join us for a free screening of the 2012 award-winning documentary Bending Sticks: the Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty A film by Penelope Maunsell and Kenny Dalsheimer.
Cork & Canvas 1/23 Winterfest
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.
Wine, beer, and light snacks are complimentary.
The Todd Wright Quintet presents Jazz is Democracy
One part performance, one part lecture. Jazz is Democracy is an exploration of the American-original musical genre, Jazz, and the American experiment, democracy.
Cork & Canvas 1/24 Winterfest
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.
Wine, beer, and light snacks are complimentary.
WFDD 2025 Photo of the Year Reception
The WFDD 2024 Photo of the Year exhibition showcases all 52 submissions that were chosen as Photo of the Week last year and gives visitors the opportunity to vote for their favorites. As a public radio station based in the Piedmont Triad area, WFDD connects their audience through these featured snapshots from around the region, including some captured here in the High Country. These images illustrate the breadth of North Carolina's culture and natural beauty.
Yoggs Choreograph Pilgrimage
Inspired by the Patrick Dougherty exhibit and the weavings of Anni Albers, Taryn Griggs and Chris Yon (the Yoggs) will present a new work for six dancers at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum during the Blowing Rock Winter Festival. The Yoggs are galvanized by Albers and Dougherty's use of a simple element, for Albers the thread, for Dougherty the sapling, to make intricate works that invite the audience to engage, interact and dream of possibilities. In response the Yoggs will use simple everyday movements like walking, running and skipping to create a physical tapestry.
Cork & Canvas 1/24 Afternoon Winterfest
Learn to paint in a relaxed atmosphere, inspired by A. Y. Jackson's "Smart River (Alaska)". Each participant goes home with a finished work of art. All materials, including canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, and aprons, are provided. Our trained instructor will lead you step-by-step.
Wine, beer, and light snacks are complimentary.
Wine & Dine for the Mind
Join us for an evening of friends, fellowship, and supporting Alzheimer’s research. BRAHM and the Blowing Rock Rotary Club are proud to present Wine & Dine for the Mind — one part charity auction, one part dinner party — where you can step out of the cold and into the warm glow of altruism.
Korzelius & Sonkiss: A Duet for Piano and Bassoon
In this concert, Jordan Korzelius and Jasper Sonkiss will present a program of forgotten
or otherwise obscure classical music in hopes of exposing it to a new audience.
Mind Into Matter
Ever wonder what makes an artist tick? From where do they get their inspirations? How do their life experiences translate into great works of art? And how do they make art with a message that matters?
A lively, humorous and articulate speaker, artist Eric Serritella shares his journey in “Mind Into Matter,” a PowerPoint presentation filled with images that bring his story to life.
Eric Seritella Tea Ceremony
Take a moment for tea, for contemplation, for art, and for community. Artist Eric Seritella will perform a traditional Chinese tea ceremony to a soundtrack provided by pipa virtuoso Min Xiao-Fen. Complimentary tea and treats from Happy Persimmon will be provided at the event.
Willard's Wonderings & Watauga Wanderings: High Country Poet Laureate Hilda Downer discusses ‘Had I A Dove’
In this program series, BRAHM's programs and outreach director Willard Watson III will be in conversation with interesting and creative people from across the region. We hope you'll join us for a drink, a snack, and quality conversation. Just make sure to come curious.
If only I Had a Dove: Telling Our Own Stories in the Aftermath of the HeleneFlood
April is National Poetry Month, so we are working with the High Country Poet Laureate, Hilda Downer for a writing workshop.
Downer will read some of the poems from the anthology, Had I a Dove: Appalachian Poets
on the Helene Flood, as examples of narrative poetry.
Willard's Wonderings: How Scientists are Using Genetics to Protect Ramps
Willard’s Wonderings & Watauga Wanderings is a special program series hosted by BRAHM’s Programs & Outreach Director Willard Watson III. At each session, Willard will be joined by fascinating individuals working in riveting jobs throughout the High Country. Join us for an engrossing conversation about the place we live in & love.
BRAHM Member's Trip: Danube Waltz
Travel with BRAHM: The Danube Waltz with Viking
October 6–13, 2026
Join BRAHM for our inaugural travel partnership with Viking, offering our members an exclusive opportunity to sail the iconic Danube River from Passau to Budapest along Viking’s acclaimed Danube Waltz itinerary.
Felted ornaments - at the Western Watauga Community Center
Join us at the Western Watauga Community Center from 12 PM to 2 PM for a free art class. Registration not required. Open to the public. Materials provided. Classes brought to you by BRAHM and the Watauga County Project on Aging.
Location- 1081 Old US Hwy 421, Sugar Grove, NC 28679
Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Studio Saturdays - Felted ornaments
Studio Saturdays: Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this winter and spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art. Meet new friends and express your creative side. Materials and snacks provided.
Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Member Winter Gathering
Join BRAHM to celebrate the holiday season with fellow members. Come and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments, a double discount in our Museum store, winter craft, and a special look at the 2026 year at BRAHM.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Afternoon Art: December 9
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Sit and Stitch - High Country Fiber Meet Up
Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and workshop with the group! Bring friends or make new ones.
Ready to start a new project? Why not try some winter weather items for folks heavily affected by the storm?
History of the American Quilt
Susan Sweet will give a talk on the "History of the American Quit" with examples of quilts from the last 135 years. Susan is an avid quilter, collector and a scholar of American quilting, she has taught a class at ASU on this subject. In her program she will bring quilts dating back to the 1890s to demonstrate how quilts can tell the story of our country.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Afternoon Art: December 2
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Saif Azzuz workshop at Lois E. Harrill Senior Center
Join us at the Lois E. Harrill Senior Center from 10 AM to 12 PM for a free art class. Registration not required. Open to the public. Materials provided. Classes brought to you by BRAHM and the Watauga County Project on Aging.
Location- 132 Poplar Grove Connector UNIT A, Boone, NC 28607
Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Art with Kayla at Lois E. Harrill
Join Kayla Reische on the last Wednesday of each month at 10 AM for art class. Explore a variety of topics and subjects in a relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required. This class is held at the Lois E Harrill Center in Boone.
Afternoon Art: November 25
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Doodlebug Club - November 20
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am | Ideal for preschool-aged children & an adult: Process-based art activities plus storytime.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Afternoon Art: November 18
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Art with Kayla at WWC
Join Kayla Reische on the third Monday of each month at noon for art class. Explore a variety of topics and subjects in a relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required. This class is held at the Western Watauga Community Center in Sugar Grove.
Patrick Dougherty: Pilgrimage Reception
Join BRAHM as we celebrate the opening of Patrick Dougherty: Pilgrimage. Patrick will be in the gallery answering questions about the work that he has completed throughout his successful career, and in this premier exhibition at the Museum.
Wet Felting workshop with Jane Campbell at the Lois E. Harrill Center
Learn the basics of wet felting. Apply your knowledge to a wet-felted landscape. Participants must attend both workshops.
ARS POETICA III Reception
Come celebrate the artists and poets of ARS POETICA III exhibition!
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Afternoon Art: November 11
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER —Artful Yoga
Join us on your mat to explore elements of current works on exhibit as we move through an all-levels yoga class. We'll meet in the community room with a slide show featuring different works each week. Classes will be led by Suzie Taylor, a recent graduate of the BRAHM docent program + certified yoga teacher. With over two decades of yoga training, Suzie is passionate about alignment both on + off our mats.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER —Composing “Here Rests in Honored Glory”
In observance of Veteran’s Day BRAHM is offering a FREE Tuesday Program. Composer Donald Miller tells the story of creating “Here Rests in Honored Glory”
Studio Saturdays - Saif Azzuz
Studio Saturdays
Youth aged 12-18 are invited to join us at BRAHM every second Saturday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm this winter and spring for directed studio time inspired by famous artists. Explore new styles and processes for making art. Meet new friends and express your creative side.
Free for the community. Reservations encouraged.
Wet Felting workshop with Jane Campbell at the Lois E. Harrill Center
Learn the basics of wet felting. Apply your knowledge to a wet-felted landscape. Participants must attend both workshops.
Called to Response: Exploring Andréa Keys Connell with Mountain Whistles
BRAHM invites performers to respond to our exhibitions in a new program series we are calling Called to Response.
Doodlebug Club - November 6
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am | Ideal for preschool-aged children & an adult: Process-based art activities plus storytime.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Make time for yourself on Wednesday evenings for a weekly mindfulness and meditation Group. The gatherings will explore meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Combining years of meditation practice experience with his lifelong passion of living in service to others, Eric Devrie will be guiding the weekly meditation group.
Afternoon Art: November 4
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Ideal for 6-12 year olds: Creative art-making activities highlighting a variety of artists and methods.
Artful Yoga
Join us on your mat to explore elements of current works on exhibit as we move through an all-levels yoga class. We'll meet in the community room with a slide show featuring different works each week. Classes will be led by Suzie Taylor, a recent graduate of the BRAHM docent program + certified yoga teacher. With over two decades of yoga training, Suzie is passionate about alignment both on + off our mats.