
Common Ground Rising Group Exhibition
Mixed-media works by Western North Carolina artists respond to contemporary political, domestic, and international issues with moods ranging from subtle and reflective to confrontational and urgent. A timely group exhibition tied to the nationwide “Fall of Freedom” project.
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An evening gallery reception celebrating PostDiluvian works by Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera at a creative studio space. Browse new contemporary pieces, meet the artists, and mingle with Asheville’s local art community.

An evening gallery reception celebrating PostDiluvian works by Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera at a creative studio space. Browse new contemporary pieces, meet the artists, and mingle with Asheville’s local art community.
An evening gallery reception celebrating PostDiluvian works by Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera at a creative studio space. Browse new contemporary pieces, meet the artists, and mingle with Asheville’s local art community.

Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.

Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.
Contemporary glass artworks that play with light, transparency, and reflection in a downtown gallery setting. A focused exhibition experience ideal for collectors and art lovers browsing new sculptural and blown glass pieces.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” on view in a downtown gallery setting, highlighting bold mark-making and line-driven compositions. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon browse and art-focused conversation.

Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” on view in a downtown gallery setting, highlighting bold mark-making and line-driven compositions. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon browse and art-focused conversation.
Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” on view in a downtown gallery setting, highlighting bold mark-making and line-driven compositions. Ideal for a relaxed afternoon browse and art-focused conversation.

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.
A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.

An in-gallery exhibition highlighting the PostDiluvian work of Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera, presented in a creative studio gallery setting. Expect contemporary visual pieces and installation-style viewing with an opening-night community vibe.

An in-gallery exhibition highlighting the PostDiluvian work of Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera, presented in a creative studio gallery setting. Expect contemporary visual pieces and installation-style viewing with an opening-night community vibe.
An in-gallery exhibition highlighting the PostDiluvian work of Chrys Corn Goodman and Maryana Rivera, presented in a creative studio gallery setting. Expect contemporary visual pieces and installation-style viewing with an opening-night community vibe.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

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.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.
Archival photos and stories trace Asheville’s street art and mural culture, paired with a closing reception and artist Zen Sutherland. Set inside Pack Memorial Library’s Special Collections with context around a newly completed public mural.

Contemporary fine art by Linsey Gray invites slow looking and reflection, moving between airy abstraction and grounded texture. Drop in for a quiet gallery style viewing inside a restaurant setting at Table Asheville.

Contemporary fine art by Linsey Gray invites slow looking and reflection, moving between airy abstraction and grounded texture. Drop in for a quiet gallery style viewing inside a restaurant setting at Table Asheville.
Contemporary fine art by Linsey Gray invites slow looking and reflection, moving between airy abstraction and grounded texture. Drop in for a quiet gallery style viewing inside a restaurant setting at Table Asheville.

Hands-on therapeutic art making led by a registered art therapist inside the Asheville Art Museum, using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Designed for complete beginners through experienced artists, with a calming, restorative vibe.

Hands-on therapeutic art making led by a registered art therapist inside the Asheville Art Museum, using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Designed for complete beginners through experienced artists, with a calming, restorative vibe.
Hands-on therapeutic art making led by a registered art therapist inside the Asheville Art Museum, using simple creative prompts to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Designed for complete beginners through experienced artists, with a calming, restorative vibe.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.
A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, settle the mind, and feed the spirit. Guided creative inquiry uses the arts as a conversation with yourself, exploring longings and gifts in a nonreligious, reflective space.

A PGA themed art showcase built around golf culture and creative community energy. Expect a casual gallery style atmosphere with local art browsing and conversation at 32 All Souls Crescent.

A PGA themed art showcase built around golf culture and creative community energy. Expect a casual gallery style atmosphere with local art browsing and conversation at 32 All Souls Crescent.
A PGA themed art showcase built around golf culture and creative community energy. Expect a casual gallery style atmosphere with local art browsing and conversation at 32 All Souls Crescent.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, intentional space for meaningful conversation and grounding together at Quietude in Black Mountain.

A reflective community gathering centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, intentional space for meaningful conversation and grounding together at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A reflective community gathering centered on shared values and connection during uncertain times. Expect a calm, intentional space for meaningful conversation and grounding together at Quietude in Black Mountain.
A street art and murals exhibit spans 50 years of Asheville visuals, with work from 29 artists displayed inside Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on creativity continues at the graffiti Free Wall for try-it-yourself tagging and community art play.
A street art and murals exhibit spans 50 years of Asheville visuals, with work from 29 artists displayed inside Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on creativity continues at the graffiti Free Wall for try-it-yourself tagging and community art play.
A street art and murals exhibit spans 50 years of Asheville visuals, with work from 29 artists displayed inside Pack Memorial Library. Hands-on creativity continues at the graffiti Free Wall for try-it-yourself tagging and community art play.

A hazy, daydreamlike gallery experience built around Linsey Gray’s summer series exploring liminal time and the slow, restorative cadence of the natural world. The opening reception includes conversation with the artist and light hors d’oeuvres.

A hazy, daydreamlike gallery experience built around Linsey Gray’s summer series exploring liminal time and the slow, restorative cadence of the natural world. The opening reception includes conversation with the artist and light hors d’oeuvres.
A hazy, daydreamlike gallery experience built around Linsey Gray’s summer series exploring liminal time and the slow, restorative cadence of the natural world. The opening reception includes conversation with the artist and light hors d’oeuvres.

Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.

Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.
Heartland folk and Americana songs in an art museum setting, with intimate acoustic textures and storytelling lyrics. A late-evening performance pairs gallery ambiance with warm, rootsy concert energy.