Valley River Arts Guild at the MAC, Murphy Art Center
  • ~ About Us ~
  • ~ Adult Classes ~
  • ~ Youth Classes ~
  • ~ Murphy Art Walk ~
  • ~ The Murphy Art Xplosion ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~
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​​Little feet
follow the big feet
for a special treat
that can't be beat


Take a selfie
at Arty's feet.

SWEET!

Arty MAC Murphy, Western North Carolina's Largest Big Foot Statue!
Our newest outdoor art installation!
 
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​  Cool.   Colorful.   Creative.   Eclectic.

Something For Everyone


 woodworking       pottery     paintings     jewelry     candles   
stained glass      quilts      handbags     sculptures 
books    greeting cards   photography
   baskets   mosaics   puzzles   ornaments   fused glass

​and much more!!!

Come.  Linger.  Enjoy.
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 12 Peachtree Street (on the Square)
Murphy, NC 28906


828-360-3038
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We Bring You:

The Vintage Themed Arts and Crafts Show

The members of the Valley River Arts Guild
invite you to enjoy and purchase the wonderful
 vintage-themed Arts and Crafts of our artists and crafters.


This show opens on July 1 and runs through July 27.
The Gallery is open every single day from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM!!! 

Call The MAC for more information at 828-360-3038.
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And then get ready for the

​Dueling Glass Artists Show & Sale


Shiny Glass Art in the making!
This is a Special Event Promoted by The MAC.

You are invited to the MAC 
to watch glass artists at work.
Friday, Aug. 1, from 5-8 PM and Saturday, Aug 2, all afternoon.

The Glass and Reflections Arts and Crafts Show
by the Valley River Arts Guild members will be on display
during August and September in the back of The MAC Gallery.

Call The MAC  at 828-360-3038 for more information.
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​Art Walk - First Friday - August 1
Downtown Murphy welcomes you to the FUN!

      We're having a great street party in downtown Murphy!
 from 5-8 PM 

We'll have artists, musicians, crafters, food, and more!
Beat the heat by diving into one of the many shops, boutiques, and restaurants!


See you there!
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Old-time Picnic at The MAC - Come & get it!
Picnic with the MAC!

During First Friday Art Walk - August 1st from 5-8 PM.
Courtesy of Subway and the Murphy Art Center.

Grab a sub and all the fixin's,
then bite away while you enjoy the Arts


(Supplies are limited. So hurry on down!)
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Come enjoy the cool tunes of the Famous AZUS Band
performing LIVE at the MAC
during Friday Art Walk - August 1 from 5-8 PM.

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Join us inside of The MAC
for the cool sounds of Jim and Marci Wilcox --- always a crowd favorite!
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FREE BONUS EVENT for the young 'uns!

Art Walk Make and Take Bookmarker
This is a Special Event Promoted by The MAC.


Join us to make a magnetic bookmark for your novel or textbook.
Ages 5-17.
From 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM only!
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​Shop and Sip - Second Saturday - Aug 9 - Free Event at The MAC!

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine
while you shop the gallery and watch our
diamond painting art demonstration by Barbara Keyes!

Saturday - August 9 from 2-5 PM.

Beat the heat and browse the fine arts and crafts at The MAC!
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​THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!

 Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh my!


It's the Bear on the Square
Dueling Chainsaw Art Show

​September 5 and 6


A Special Event Promoted by The MAC.
Back by popular demand.
Watch these talented chainsaw artists
create wonderful sculptures right in front of your very eyes.
 
These beautiful pieces of art will look great on your front porch!

Don't miss it!
Be there or be a Square Bear


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Art Walk Make and Take - Free Event - Ceramic Refrigerator magnet.

This is a Special Event Promoted by The MAC.


Join us to make a ceramic refrigerator magnet.
Paint your own design or use stickers. Ages 5-17
.
 From 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
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Save the Date:

​The public is invited to our huge Quilt and Fiber Art Show
at The MAC, Murphy Art Center


October 1-29

12 Peachtree Street, downtown Murphy, NC 
828-360-3038


www.ValleyRiverArts.com
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Calling all Fiber Artists!

Interested in entering our Quilt & Fiber Art Show?

​No entry fee, all types of fiber arts are welcome!



Please click on our Quilt & Fiber Show Artists' Entry Form below
for more details and to enter the show (entries close on June 30th):

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Quilt & Fiber Show Entry Form
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Have a skill? Want to share it?

No prior experience required.
​Join our great group of instructors at The MAC and be paid for the fun! 


​Send an email to either [email protected] for Kids Classes

or [email protected] for Teen and/or Adult Classes.
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The Murphy Art Center
(The MAC)


Home of
The Valley River Arts Guild:


Your Destination
for 
The Arts
and 
Entertainment!

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WATCH these short EXCITING videos of the MAC!!!

Valley River Arts Guild

dba The MAC,
Murphy Art Center™

12 Peachtree Street
On the Square

Downtown Murphy, NC
28906

828.360.3038
Gallery and Shop Hours
  • Open Monday through Saturday 10am - 5pm​
  • First Friday Evenings open late until 8pm
  • Sundays 11am until 4:30pm
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The Valley River Arts Guild

(VRAG) is a ​not-for-profit

organization created to support

local artists and promote art in

the community.
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About Valley River Arts Guild

The Valley River Arts Guild

(VRAG) was formed in 2010

as a 501-c3 non-profit art organization,

to support the talent and creativity of the artists

in our community, to unify our community around the arts

through classes and events, and to enhance the livability

of our town as an art-centric community.



The VRAG conducts classes for kids, teens, and adults,

hosts a beautiful arts and crafts gallery

at our Murphy Art Center for regional artists,

and sponsors art events including

the First Friday Murphy Art Walk.



The MAX Project, Murphy Art Xplosion, ​Outdoor Art

Gallery, the Music/Art program on First Fridays,

and our annual SMArt Studio Tour,

all to establish the region as an arts destination.


All events, programs, and projects are produced

by our Valley River Arts Guild's

volunteer members and associates,

with support by our valuable community partners.



​The VRAG Gallery is located

at The Murphy Art Center (The MAC)™,

12 Peachtree Street, on the Square,

downtown Murphy, North Carolina.

Original and affordable works of art and creative

Appalachian crafts are hand-crafted

​by our dozens of artist members and are on display

and available for purchase

​at our huge gorgeous downtown Murphy gallery.

The Art Classroom is located within the Murphy Art

Center™, in the same downtown building as
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the Valley River Arts Guild galleries.

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Artwork by Kelly Kennon

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Artwork by David Vanderlaan


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Click here for The VRAG's Facebook Page

Keep up with the latest

happenings and new arts

and crafts by adding a Like

to our ​Facebook Page
 
and visiting it often.

New classes and events are

added regularly and photos

of new art are added to the

Facebook Photo Gallery to

inspire you to visit.

Please support the Arts in

our community by visiting

​ the Gallery today!
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Artwork by Kathy Borchelt

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Artwork by Barbara Keyes


Valley River Arts Guild

Board of Directors


President -
Steven Inglima


Vice President -
Carrie Keohane


Treasurer -
Tom Caley


Secretary -
​Joyce Clair


Director at Large -
Tracy Land

Community Board Member -
Laura Lachance

Community Board Member -
Christie standish

Community Board Member -
Debra Vanderlaan
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    Contact Us

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Would you like to become a member of Valley River Arts Guild and support the arts in the Murphy, NC area?
​Are you willing to work a minimum of 12 days a year in the guild's gallery store promoting sales and the art community, while serving on at least 1 standing committee?

If you are an artist or crafter in or near the Murphy area and would like to join us in making Murphy and our county an art destination:
  1. Download and read the membership packet below.
  2. Complete the member application.
  3. Contact the Valley River Arts Guild to schedule an orientation/training session.
  4. Bring your artwork to hang or display to your orientation/training session.

If you have any questions concerning membership with Valley River Arts Guild, stop by the Gallery at 12 Peachtree Street, downtown Murphy, or call 828-360-3038.
The Valley River Arts Guild was formed in March 2010 to serve the artistic community of the region by showcasing regional arts, providing opportunities for regional artisans to show and sell their work, developing an artists’ network and by sponsoring monthly art events to establish the region as an arts destination.

Below is the current Valley River Arts Guild member application for

our new fiscal year,September 1st, 2024 - August 31st, 2025.   

Download the form, print, read and fill it out, and return to The MAC,

Murphy Art Center. Be sure to also contact the person in charge of

​training. You can also ask for a printed copy at The MAC. Thank you!
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Valley River Arts Guild operates as a
501(c)3 non-profit arts organization
for Western North Carolina and
​North Georgia in Murphy North Carolina.
© 2022 Valley River Arts Guild, All Rights Reserved
The MAC, Murphy Art Center
™

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  • ~ About Us ~
  • ~ Adult Classes ~
  • ~ Youth Classes ~
  • ~ Murphy Art Walk ~
  • ~ The Murphy Art Xplosion ~
  • ~ SMArt Tour: Smoky Mountain Art Studio Tour ~
  • ~ Legacy Support: Living and Lasting ~
  • ~ Our Impact in the Community ~