We're honored to share that Hamilton Williams Gallery & Studio has been featured at the top of Visit North Carolina's new Gift Guide for the Romantic Wanderer. The guide highlights destinations across the state where travelers and locals alike can find meaningful, handcrafted gifts that go beyond the ordinary.
Visit North Carolina created this guide to showcase North Carolina businesses that offer thoughtful, locally made products. The Romantic Wanderer guide focuses on gifts that blend beauty with intention, items that turn a house into a home and carry the story of the hands that made them.
Our gallery was recognized for offering work from over 65 artists and artisans, including hand-thrown pottery, handcrafted jewelry, textiles, woodwork, and fine art. Each piece in the gallery reflects the skill and vision of makers who are deeply connected to their materials and their craft. Many of our artists are based in Western North Carolina, a region with a rich tradition of craftsmanship that continues to thrive today.
We owe a special thank you to Katherine Christie from Discover Burke County, who nominated the gallery for this recognition and shared the news with us. Being featured on a statewide list like this is a reminder of how much the work of local artists and artisans matters, not just to our community here in Morganton but to visitors from across North Carolina and beyond.
If you're looking for gifts that carry meaning, whether for someone special or for yourself, we invite you to visit the gallery or browse our collection online. You can read the full feature on Visit North Carolina's website at visitnc.com.
Thank you for supporting local craft and for being part of our community.