26 studios. 30-plus artists. One big auditorium. All in a 100 year-old building on a 10 acre island in the French Broad River. 
1 funky town. 25 minutes from Pack Square.

Limitless creative opportunities.

Marshall High Studios (MHS) is a non-profit organization located on Blannahassett Island on the French Broad River in downtown Marshall, NC. MHS is an artist’s community, a historical sanctuary on an island that houses more than 30 artists, makes, entrepreneurs and is a cornerstone of our town’s culture.

A brick school building with windows, a staircase leading up to an entrance, and a sign that reads 'Marshall High Studios,' under a partly cloudy sky.

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Studio Rental

Marshall High Studios is a place for you to create and be with other creative people in a beautifully restored school in a park-like setting. It's a place to work alone or collaborate with others.

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Our Artists

Painters, fiber artists, musicians, ceramists, printmakers, designers, high tech workshops, bodyworkers, and movement studios – they're all here.

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Auditorium Rental

The grand auditorium in Marshall High Studios is available to rent for events like weddings, benefits, and concerts. Join us on Blannahassett Island for your next gathering.

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