Founded in 1976, the Jackson County Arts Council needs you to continue serving our community in 2025 and beyond!
We need your support to continue our mission to promote individual artists, foster appreciation of the arts, provide art education and inspire creativity in Jackson County.
Read on for details, the click the Donate & Tickets button at the top when you're ready to enter the raffle and join the Council!

Today we are hosting a membership campaign and raffle during the Greening Up the Mountains festival!

Membership to the JCAC includes a growing list of benefits, including:

Public listing in the JCAC Membership directory, helping western North Carolina artists connect with potential customers, gallery events, and more.
Priority consideration for JCAC gallery shows at the Jackson County Public Library Rotunda.
10% discount on food (only, no alcoholic beverages) at Breadheads' Tiki Shak.
10% discount on goods purchased directly from Cullowheegee Farms (online or directly from a Cullowheegee vendor booth).
5% discount on food (only, no alcoholic beverages) at The Cut Cocktail Lounge.
... additional benefits are added throughout the year.

Today only - membership is 50% off!
$20 grants membership, supports regional arts and artists, AND - is your entry for a chance to win an amazing prize basket.

With a retail value of over $350, this basket includes the following one-of-a-kind items, all crafted in and around Jackson County.

A variety of handcrafted leather goods by Morrow Leatherworks.
A matching set of hand-blown wine glasses courtesy of Emily Powell Glass.
3 sets of polymer earrings by ECB Designs.
A hand sculpted glass jewelry set (pendant and earrings) by Heartstrong Glassworks.
Soaps, lotions, and more, from Cullowheegee Farms.
A lovely home set of tea, bath salts, and more, from Snake song.

Stop by the Sylva Public Art Committee (SADC) Booth outside Fusions Spa & Wellness to see the basket in person!
The raffle drawing will take place after the close of the festival; the winner will be notified by email and text to arrange pickup.

Art in Bloom 2025

By Jackson County Arts Council

Art in Bloom 2025

JCAC Membership Drive & Raffle