Barn Quilt Exhibition Celebrating WNC Heritage
Barn quilt patterns and heritage-inspired motifs fill a YMCA gallery wall, pairing Tricia Palm’s bold geometric quilt-block designs with evocative Western North Carolina photographs. Free, public exhibition running through late October in Candler.
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Stunning barn quilt quilt block designs paired with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
Stunning barn quilt quilt block designs paired with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
Stunning barn quilt quilt block designs paired with evocative photography celebrating Western North Carolina heritage. A free, public gallery wall exhibition inside the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, running through late October.
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A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
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