Caricatures in Downtown Asheville
Sidewalk caricature sessions with local artist Kitsumi Reynalte—sit, chat, and leave with a shaded black and white portrait of your face (or your pet). First come, first served at $15 per subject; outdoors and canceled on rainy days.
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A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown Asheville’s Pritchard Park, blending visual art experiences with a community meetup vibe. Casual, come and go energy in a public park setting geared toward locals and visitors.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Casual plein air painting and sketching session around a craft distillery setting, with time to capture outdoor light and landscapes on canvas. A relaxed artist meetup vibe that’s welcoming to beginners and experienced painters alike.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
A kid friendly comedy bus ride through downtown Asheville packed with goofy characters, corny jokes, and playful audience participation. A daytime sightseeing tour with laughs and lighthearted family fun.
A kid friendly comedy bus ride through downtown Asheville packed with goofy characters, corny jokes, and playful audience participation. A daytime sightseeing tour with laughs and lighthearted family fun.
A kid friendly comedy bus ride through downtown Asheville packed with goofy characters, corny jokes, and playful audience participation. A daytime sightseeing tour with laughs and lighthearted family fun.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience. Learn about systemic barriers to stability while pointing out local resources and support services along the route.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Five minute original sets rotate through storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, dance, and musical performances in an intimate parlor setting. Drop in to perform or listen and cheer on Asheville’s local arts community on a First Sunday night.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, spotlighting pivotal people, architecture, and local stories with expert context. Expect a steady-paced stroll with time for questions and deeper historical detail.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Downtown open mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and a 7:30 pm start, hosted by Tony Willingham. Rotating performers take the mic in a casual brewery taproom setting.
Downtown open mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and a 7:30 pm start, hosted by Tony Willingham. Rotating performers take the mic in a casual brewery taproom setting.
Downtown open mic night with a 6:30 pm sign-up list and a 7:30 pm start, hosted by Tony Willingham. Rotating performers take the mic in a casual brewery taproom setting.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.
Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.
Sip a cocktail or mocktail while coloring nostalgic or intricate pages with crayons and colored pencils in a relaxed, chat-friendly setting. Bring your own supplies or use the shared stash for a low-pressure creative hangout.