Blue Ridge ArtSpace Vision
How we see ourselves

A space that serves the Arts and, through the Arts, serves the community.

Blue Ridge ArtSpace Mission
Our higher purpose—what we plan to accomplish

Blue Ridge ArtSpace, a project of the Watauga County Arts Council, encourages and celebrates all art forms and artists in an interactive community environment.

• Both the vision and the mission of Blue Ridge ArtSpace focus on the two key concepts of community and service.
• ArtSpace is for everyone, not just local artists, but residents, business owners, and area visitors.
• By fostering both an artistic atmosphere in Boone and the artist community in our region, ArtSpace makes the arts in all its forms accessible and economically viable.
• As one of the 25 counties included in the Congressionally designated Blue Ridge Heritage Initiative region, Watauga County stands to gain immeasurably in the coming years as visitor interest in traditional and contemporary arts continues to grow, and the region’s popularity as a destination increases.
• Artist entrepreneurs will have access to affordable studio space and a retail showcase for their work.
• Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to connect with resident artists in an up-close and personal way, by observing artists at work in their studios.
• An eclectic selection of workshops provides even more opportunities for community interaction and an enhanced appreciation for the arts.