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Deciphering Doc Watson
In case you missed it! On March 9th, 2023 Willard Watson III, Director of Programs & Outreach here at BRAHM, gave a talk exploring Doc’s life, influences, style, and look at his legacy. This lecture was a mixture of music, film, family stories, and ethnomusicology.
Grandfather Mountain’s Slithery Friends
In case you missed it! Cassie Petrilla from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation gave a talk at BRAHM, sharing information on these long, legless reptiles. Audience members learned about the critical role of snakes in the environment and even gave them each a pet!
Facejugs, Figurals, & Funnies: Stacy Lambert's Folk Art
In case you missed it! North Carolina Folk Artist Stacy Lambert came to BRAHM on December 8, 2022 and tookus on a journey through his artistic practice and the whimsy that inspires him.
A Conversation with Sarah Vaughn
In case you missed it watch our program with glass artist Sarah Vaughn which took place on November 17, 2022. Vaughn’s work is on display in our exhibition, Uncommon Volumes, now on display through February 25, 2023.
A Conversation with John Littleton and Kate Vogel
In case you missed it watch our program with glass artist team John Littleton and Kate Vogel which took place on October 28, 2022. Their work is on display in our exhibition, Uncommon Volumes, now on display through February 25, 2023.
An Evening with NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green
In case you missed it, we were fortunate to host North Carolina Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green on September 22, 2022. This recording from the event was the first public reading of her poem, "Love notes for the Jagged Path." BRAHM commissioned Jaki Shelton Green to write the piece to serve as the invocation for the exhibition, Jagged Path: the African Diaspora in Western North Carolina in Craft, Music, and Dance.
Jim McDowell Living History Performance: "Dave: I Am A Slave"
In case you missed it! Enjoy this recording of Jim McDowell's living history performance, "Dave I am a Slave." In this one-man show, Jim assumes the role of David Drake, an enslaved potter who lived in Edgefield, South Carolina in the mid-1800s. He tells us about Dave's life and skill as a potter. Then in the second half of the performance, Jim tells the audience about his life and development as an artist.
Cynthia Bringle: Life behind the wheel
"Making work has been my life and joy for over 50 years. When a kiln comes out, I spend time looking to figure out what will come next. Each pot is a one off, be it a vase or mug. My pleasure is in the making and I hope yours in the use.”
Inside the Artist's Studio: Abie Harris
Abie Harris paints the mountains—he also paints the equally dynamic landscape of Bluegrass music. He is often doing both of these things at the same time.
Inside the Artists Studio: Adam Atkinson & Everett Hoffman
On this edition of Inside the Artist's Studio, we visit with Adam Atkinson and Everett Hoffman. Adam Atkinson and Everett Hoffman are resident artists at the Penland School of Craft. Their artwork is currently on view in BRAHM's exhibition, Drawn To Detail: Metalsmiths of North Carolina.
Inside the Artists Studio: Adam Whitney
On this edition of Inside the Artist's Studio, we visit with Adam Whitney. Adam is a metalsmith and the guest curator of our exhibition Drawn to Detail: Metalsmiths of North Carolina.
BRAHM Book Club
Join us this evening at 6pm on ZOOM for a discussion of the film, Wilmington on Fire with the film's director, Christopher Everett.
Wilmington On Fire Film
Join us this evening at 6pm on ZOOM for a discussion of the film, Wilmington on Fire with the film's director, Christopher Everett.
Exhibit Tour Blue Ridge Conservancy - Place Matters
Place Matters: Let’s Save the Places We Love, Together Place Matters highlights the rich history of land conservation in North Carolina’s High Country and explores how and why Blue Ridge Conservancy protects the places that matter most to our communities.
Songs of Freedom: the music of the civil rights movement and their stories
Join us tonight at 6pm for Songs of Freedom hosted by Melissa Edd
Tonight! Small and Mighty Acts “If They Should Come For Us” discussion with Brittany Twitty.
Join us tonight at 6pm for a discussion with Brittany Twitty.
Tonight! BRAHM Book Club: Mountain Windsong: A Novel of the Trail of Tears
Join us tonight at 6pm for our first book club discussion on Mountain Windsong: A Novel of the Trail of Tears.
BRAHM Book Club: Mountain Windsong: A Novel of the Trail of Tears
Join us next Thursday at 6pm for our first book club discussion on Mountain Windsong: A Novel of the Trail of Tears.
Tony Griffin: Drawing From Life
On January 11, BRAHM Programs & Outreach Director, Willard Watson interviewed Tony Griffin in his home studio. This interview examines Tony's life, influences, and inspirations.
Demystifying Mushrooms with Julie Mullis
Naturalist Julie Mullis took us on a walk searching for mushrooms near Goshen Creek in the summer of 2020.