The event will include an evening of artisan wine and beer, dinner and music. There will also be art greeting cards, silent auction, door prizes and more. Holiday or “Re Imagined” attire suggested.

An acclaimed nonprofit organization, Cullowhee Mountain ARTS is a yearly series of art and creative writing workshops, youth art camps and the FAM-CMA invitational art exhibit. CMA brings a distinguished faculty, with national and international reputations, to teach five-day workshops offered in book arts, ceramics, creative writing, mixed media, painting and printmaking. The workshop environment provides an immersion experience in a specific area, supplemented with lectures, demonstrations, portfolio talks, readings and presentations. 

Funds raised from the Gala undergird the organization to continue its scholarship programs for our regional public school teachers, artists and writers, and provides funds for WCU student assistantships. Sponsors for the program include Harrah’s, Patrick McGuire Dentistry, Hollifield Jewelers, Stanberry Insurance, Ray’s Florist and The Sylva Herald.

Tickets are $60.

www.cullowheemountainarts.org or 828.342.6913.