About Saluda Studios

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  Saluda Studios is dedicated to "building community through art and fellowship." We aim to foster a sense of community, creativity, and connection. Our warm inviting space in this friendly little town in the Blue Ridge Mountains is ideal for receptions, art classes or simply a place to relax and enjoy the hospitality. Saluda Studios hosts regular art shows to support the conservation efforts of Preserving a Picturesque America and can host your special event as well. We also have the ideal getaway space with our Garden Suite in downtown Saluda. 

  The home of this national non-profit is right here in western North Carolina. Artists from across America have joined Preserving A Picturesque America (PAPA) and create art specifically to protect our natural landscape. Come learn the history of this movement and see the results of their efforts.  PAPA seeks out the places depicted in the Picturesque America series from over one hundred and fifty years ago and creates new artwork that reflects their current level of protection. This in turn raises awareness, and the art sales help fund efforts to protect these special landmarks. PAPA's mission is to "protect natural and historic places through the power of the arts." 

This bright warm gallery displays artwork from artists who are giving back to the places that inspire them. Our collection displays and sells art created by artists from around the country who are inspired by the original landscapes from Picturesque America over 150 years ago. They travel to the locations from the early masters to craft contemporary interpretations of these remarkable places. We continuously refresh our gallery with new additions and celebrate the vision of Preserving a Picturesque America through their distinct artistic perspectives. You can take home a beautiful part of history that helps protect the places we all love.