26 Jan

Posted at 10:21h in Featured Artisan

Featured Artisan – Kandee Wallace Russell County, VA Kandee Wallace gives back to Southwest Virginia in vibrant ways, through her whimsical art and her passion for providing opportunities for residents around the region. Wallace had an emotional response when talking about the arts community and its growth in...

30 Aug

Posted at 12:55h in Featured Artisan, Story

Featured Artisan – Aria Asbury, Washington County Aria Asbury can remember coloring cardboard boxes with Sharpie markers in her father’s office at as young as three years old. Her lifelong love and passion is now her life’s work as an art teacher and professional artist. “Art has...

12 Jun

Posted at 11:59h in Featured Artisan

Featured Artisan – Nicholas Barnes Patrick County native Nicholas Barnes is carrying on his grandfather’s legacy as he molds and crafts stunning wood products. From the moment you see one of the Barnes’ creations, it is apparent how much handiwork has gone into the design and construction of...