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The Second Floor Gallery is open throughout the year FREE for your enjoyment and education. Gallery exhibitions are changed throughout the year so there is much to see and learn. Be sure to stop by and enjoy!
Click on the links below to view previous gallery exhibits!

2009 Exhibit Description
January A Long Winter's Nap Quilts from the NC Quilt Documentation Project
February Foothills Painters Regional Artist Co-op
March Local Artists Competion  
April
May
In Search of a New Deal Photographs from the Depression Era in NC
June
July
65 Pieces: Pottery & Paintings Work of Judy McNeil
August
September
Traditions of Alexander County Photographic Documentary by local photographers
October Don't Chicken Out Paintings & Drawings by Heather H. Friday
November to be announced .
December to be announced  
2008 Exhibit Description
January NC Winter Landscapes  
February The Art Work of Michael Marlin "Works of His Hands"
March Local Artists Exhibition/Contest  
April Garden Party Tables & Table Settings  
May Student Stars Exhibit Featuring art of High School students
June
July
Seniors Strut Their Stuff Featuring art of Senior Adults
August
September
Art in Iron:
Forging a Tradition
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October Games People Play Featuring games from the 1920's to the 1950's
November Brushy Mountain Quilter's Guild Annual Exhibit .
December A Long Winter's Nap Quilts from the NC Quilt Documentation Project
2007 Exhibit Description
January
February
Postcards from around the World Postcard collection of cards sent and received by WD Rumple during the 4 years he served in the 135th Calvary beginning in 1909.
March Local Artist Competition  
April Have a Little Faith:
An Exploration of Religious Traditions in Alexander County
This exhibit is the culmination of a project allowing county youth the opportunity to explore and celebrate religious traditions in a creative way - through photography and documentaton.
May Tim Larson, Visual Artist Visual Art by Alexander County resident
June
July
Brimming with Art

A delightfully refreshing exhibit of local and area creativity!

August
September
Front Row Seats
Furniture
An opportunity to see the craftmanship of furniture of yesterday and today.
October Mixed Media by Kathy Sigmon  
November Brushy Mountain Quilters Guild Featuring their Holiday challenge pieces, cuddle quilts, wall hangings, handbags & much more!
December The Twelve Days of Christmas Christmas at the Lucas Mansion
2006 Exhibit Description
January The Meaning of Christmas Art work featuring the Life of Christ
February International Exhibit Arts & Crafts from different countries and cultures including visual arts, jewelry, pottery, carvings and textiles.
March Local Artists Competion Categories for all ages and media.
April
May
National Watercolor Exhibit The Hiddenite Center is pleased to host the only East Coast stop of the 84th Annual Exhibition!
June
July
Wedding Gowns, Traditions & Keepsakes Unique items which showcase the traditions of weddings with Alexander County and beyond.
August
September
Silver Pieces and Collectibles In keeping with the Hiddenite Center’s twenty-fifth anniversary, the Center will present an exhibition for August and September of 2006 of silver pieces and collectibles.
October
November
Serving Home & Community Brushy Mountain Quilters Guild in conjunction with watercolors and pastels by Patty Mauny of Sherrills Ford
December A Nutcracker Holiday Christmas at the Lucas Mansion
2005 Exhibit Description
January Traditional Hooked Rugs Martha Hawkinson, Boone, NC
February Black History Month Exhibit Details to be Announced
March Local Artist Competition All media and ages
April
May
National Watercolor Society Annual traveling exhibit
June
July
Cabins in Miniature Various artists, mixed media
August
September
Bedclothes: We've Gotcha Covered New and vintage coverlets, gowns, etc.
October Folk Pottery Exhibit New and antique NC folk pottery
November Brushy Mountain Quilter's Guild Annual Exhibit
December The Meaning of Christmas Art work featuring the Life of Christ
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