Shopping for Art, Antiques & Local Crafts in Madison County, North Carolina
Shopping in a rural county certainly does not include the usual retail stores that you would find in nearby Asheville. But, if you are looking to buy a unique purchase such as the work of local artists or antiques to take home, there are several choices to find something perfect for your needs. Treat yourself to the adventure of exploring shops and galleries in the small communities of Madison County.
ArtiSun Gallery & Marketplace
16 Bridge Street
Hot Springs NC 28743
828 622-3573
http://artisungallery.com
Located in a beautifully restored 1890’s hardware store in downtown Hot Springs, North Carolina, the Gallery at Iron Horse Station is a must see for anyone visiting Hot Springs. The 18 foot tin ceiling, beautiful heart of pine floors, and original plaster provide a wonderful setting for displays of over fifty local artists. You can find paintings, jewelry, pottery, fiber art, photography, and products made from local herbs, just to name of few of the media. You can wander through the gallery with a cup of your favorite beverage as this is a combination gallery and coffee and wine bar. And, the wine is for sale, too!
Emma’s Handmades and Antiques
US Highway 25/70 in Sleepy Valley
Hot Springs NC 28743
828 622-7152
Emma’s Handmades and Antiques offers a variety of beautifully crafted handmade items with a fine selection of glassware, collectibles, furniture and rugs. It’s the perfect place to shop and browse. The store is located 4 miles northwest of Hot Springs, NC, a beautiful drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina.
Fiddlestix
37 Library Street
Mars Hill NC 28754
828 689-4532
http://myfiddlestix.com
Right in the heart of the town of Mars Hill (next to the Mars Hill Library) is a treasure of antiques, local artists’ creations, and home accessories. Whether you love antiques or handmade crafts from local artists, you will find something new each day. Our store reflects the history of the area and its inhabitants with its offerings of antiques, artifacts, collectibles, locally built furniture (both old and new), unique hand-crafted baskets, quilts, soaps and foods. We are very proud of the many local potters, painters and other artists whose works we carry. Seasonal hours from January through mid-March.
Flow
14 South Main Street
Marshall NC 28753
828 689-1686
Handmade adornment for body + home is a retail venue for handmade products offered by local artists. Flow seeks to create a lively, event-centered contribution to the town of Marshall, with cultural and economic benefits for Madison County and beyond. All artists are committed to the vision of craft as a self-sustaining economic model within the region of Western North Carolina. Flow aspires to work within the guiding principles of the “Slow Craft Movement,” which embraces a vision of sharing the beauty of handmade objects and the inseparable stories behind the real people who make them as well as to lightly and delightfully educate the public to buy local and to buy handmade. Limited hours: Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm.
Harvest Moon Gallery & Gift Shop
81 Bridge Street
Hot Springs NC 28743
828 622-3343
Uniquely set in a beautiful Victorian house now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Harvest Moon sells a variety of handmade arts and crafts, antiques and collectibles. The shop is dedicated to promoting a local economy and seeks to nurture a feeling of community. Outdoor vending space is available on the shady lawn for farmers and artisans to personally market their goods.
Hazelwood House Gift Shop
50 South Spring Street
Hot Springs NC 28743
828 622-3366
The shop carries goods to tempt all appetites from yard art to quilts as well as local crafts including walking sticks and photography. You can surely find a gift for any occasion. Conveniently located just off the main street of Hot Springs.
Madison County Arts Center
90 South Main Street
Marshall NC 28753
828 649-1301
http://www.madisoncountyarts.com/
The home for the Madison County Arts Council also has a space for buying the work of local artists. Check out items from paintings to notecards to pottery. Store hours coincide with the hours of the Arts Council office which are 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Mars Hill College Bookstore
15 South Main Street
Mars Hill NC 28754
828 689-1248
http://mhcbookstore.com
A college bookstore…but so much more!! Mars Hill College Bookstore, owned and operated by Mars Hill College, has been serving the college community with pride since 1856. For the visitor to Madison County, you can find local pottery as well as books about the college and the county and books written by Madison County authors. The store also has a selection of CDs by local musicians. Although, the primary goal is to provide students with course materials, the store offers a wide variety of school spirit items.
NewZart Gallery and Studio
133 South Main Street, Studio #207
Marshall NC 28753
828 649-9358
828 404-6882
http://newzart.com/
http://matthewzedlerfineart.com/
Right on Main Street in historic downtown Marshall, you will find what Marshall is all about—combining the past (in an old converted Chevy dealership building) with the present (contemporary art). Matt Zedler operates NewZart Gallery to showcase his art and sometimes has work of other artists. Make an appointment to stop by to see the work of one of Madison County’s local talents.
Penland and Sons
50 Main Street
Marshall NC 28753
828 649-2811
Located in historic downtown Marshall, Penland’s is reminiscent of the old-time department store. There has been a general merchandise store in this location for over 100 years And, Barbara Penland’s family has greeted customers for over 50 of those years. You can find everything from locally hand-made soap to fresh produce in season to men’s work boots. If you are looking for books about local history and culture or books by local authors, this is the place.
Relik’s Home and Garden
929 Parkway View Road
Mars Hill NC 28754
828 689-5352
Antiques and unusual garden art can be found at this store located just outside Mars Hill. Open seasonally and with limited hours in the summer, but always some interesting finds. Antiques, architectural elements, garden items and gifts.
Vintage Childhood and Dollhouse Thriftorium
705 Carl Eller Road
Mars Hill NC 28754
828 301-0794
Probably the only store of its kinds–a “babyboomer department store”! For those who lived and those who during the 1950s, 60s and 70s, you will find everything that celebrates the crafts and culture of those eras. come browse, listen to the music, enjoy the wall graphics and take a walk back in time. You will find toys, games, dolls, dollhouses, miniatures, books, music and movies and well as home decor, small appliances, quilts, linens and clothing.
