What does art have to do with environmental conservation? How does an artist’s focus on the natural world – forests, fields, rivers,...

Many in our area were hard-hit by Hurricane Helene’s unprecedented devastation, with one group being particularly affected: artists....

At this challenging time, everyone at Upstairs wishes to express our heartfelt concern for all who continue to cope with the devastation...

A Conversation about Place in Fiction and Art originally scheduled for Sunday, August 18th has been canceled due to unforeseen...

In conjunction with its summer show of photography by Tema Stauffer titled Analogues: North & South, Upstairs Artspace gallery invites...

Tema Stauffer, associate professor of photography at East Tennessee State University, whose work examines the social, economic, and...

“Wow, just wow!” “Amazing show. Unbelievable work.” “Belongs in a museum!” Reactions to Kristi Ryba’s show, “Like an Epiphany,” on...

On exhibit currently at Upstairs Artspace gallery are 17 portraits that have caused quite a stir. Curious viewers use words such as...

Upstairs Artspace, Tryon’s contemporary art gallery, recently received a generous $17,959 “Spark the Arts” grant from the North Carolina...

“Concerning Being” is the title of our 32-piece show featuring Charleston, S.C. artist Lynne Riding, opening March 30, 2024. An opening...

Kristi Ryba’s show, titled “Like an Epiphany,” is a timely examination of current political figures depicted in the style of paintings...

Charleston, S.C. painter and printmaker Mary Walker will be returning to her former home of Tryon, N.C. to exhibit “Scenes from Alice in...

If you enjoy contemporary art and you're looking for something to do on Sundays after church, before a movie matinee, or after Sunday...

Upstairs Artspace’s first slate of exhibitions in 2024 will feature artists Kevin Isgett, Suzanne Dittenber, and Mark Flowers. The...

Organized by award-winning poet Lee Stockdale, Tryon’s Literary Open Stage reconvened Nov. 15 for an evening of readings by local...

By popular demand, Elizabeth Matheson's exhibit -- UNCOMMON: ELIZABETH MATHESON PHOTOGRAPHS 1970-2018 -- is being held over at Upstairs...

Upstairs Artspace has two new board members, Emanuel “Manny” Konsker, an interior designer, and Victoria “Tori” Stewart, a clinical...

Retired philosophy professor Deborah Fitzgerald, Ph.D., will present the community lecture “A Philosophical Look at the Photographs of...

Patti Trobaugh, President of Upstairs Artspace, was chosen Volunteer of Year 2022 by the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce. She...

To better appreciate the art of photography, local businessman and photography buff Mike McCue will present a one-hour presentation on...