Downtown Boone to Celebrate Local Art, Music and Community During November 6th Art Crawl
Boone, NC – November 2026 – Downtown Boone will welcome another evening of art, music, creativity, and community on Friday, November 6th, with the return of First Friday Art Crawl!
Coordinated by the Watauga Arts Council (WAC) in partnership with the Downtown Boone Development Association, First Friday brings together local artists, galleries, businesses, musicians, and community members for creative experiences throughout downtown. Residents and visitors are invited to explore local artwork, shop handmade goods, enjoy live music, visit artist receptions, and take part in special events throughout the evening.
Highlights for November include:
● Local Artists & Youth Makers on King Street (4-8 p.m.) – Local artists will set up along King Street selling handmade goods, while young creatives from the Watauga Arts Council’s Youth Makers program showcase their work. Stop by, meet the artists, and support local makers!
● Arts Placement Artist Reception at Explore Boone (5-7 p.m.) – Celebrate the work of WAC’s Arts Placement artists at Explore Boone, located at 171 Grand Boulevard. The reception will highlight the work of Katie Boyette, Vickie Skywark, John Morehead, Jean Morehead, Aaron Johnson, Kathy Graham, and Becca Nenow. Stop by to experience the artwork and celebrate the talented artists participating in the program!
● Exhibit & Reception with Katie Rose at the Jones House (5-7 p.m.) – Visit the Jones House Cultural Center for an evening featuring an exhibit and reception with artist Katie Rose. Stop by to explore the artwork and enjoy another opportunity to experience local creativity.
● ARTTalk & Drop-In Artmaking at the Turchin Center (5-8 p.m.) – Head to the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts for an evening of creative activities. Join an ARTtalk and take part in drop-in artmaking during this month’s First Friday festivities.
● Live Music at Lost Province (6-9 p.m.) – Visit Lost Province Brew Pub for an evening of live music with Mason Jar Confessions. Grab a drink, enjoy some food, and settle in for a night of great music!
● Live Music at SouthEnd Brewing (6-9 p.m.) – Stop by SouthEnd Brewing for live music from Michael Cansler in the beer garden. Enjoy an evening of music, drinks, and community!
● Halloween Art Show at Nth Gallery (7:30 p.m.) – Stop by Nth Gallery for its Halloween Art Show, featuring a celebration of local art and creativity.
● Toy Sheep Microcinema at Appalachian Theatre (8:30-10 p.m.) – Close out the evening with Toy Sheep Microcinema at the Appalachian Theatre. This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required.
For more information about First Fridays, visit watauga-arts.org/first-friday-art-crawls or follow the Watauga Arts Council on their socials. Additionally, if you’re looking for these Art Crawl details to be delivered straight to your inbox each month, we encourage you to sign up for the Watauga Arts Council newsletter by visiting the WAC website or by clicking here.
