
Curves Ahead: Contemporary Art Exhibition
Sinuous, tactile contemporary craft pieces explore form, movement, and organic shape through ceramics, woven fiber, wood, and metal, highlighting regional artists' experimental approaches to material and sculptural gesture.
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Celebratory museum exhibition presenting contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting voices, visions, and material mastery across diverse media; on view through May 17, 2026.

Celebratory museum exhibition presenting contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting voices, visions, and material mastery across diverse media; on view through May 17, 2026.
Celebratory museum exhibition presenting contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting voices, visions, and material mastery across diverse media; on view through May 17, 2026.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

Mother daughter dialogue of contemporary textiles alongside responsive clay and mixed media works, pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative fabric pieces with Naomi Lindenfeld’s sculptural interpretations. A thoughtful, process-driven exhibition in a downtown museum gallery.

Mother daughter dialogue of contemporary textiles alongside responsive clay and mixed media works, pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative fabric pieces with Naomi Lindenfeld’s sculptural interpretations. A thoughtful, process-driven exhibition in a downtown museum gallery.
Mother daughter dialogue of contemporary textiles alongside responsive clay and mixed media works, pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative fabric pieces with Naomi Lindenfeld’s sculptural interpretations. A thoughtful, process-driven exhibition in a downtown museum gallery.

A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.

A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

A capstone gallery exhibition of contemporary mixed media work created over three years of MFA study, featuring five graduating artists from WCU Belcher College School of Art and Design. Expect diverse materials, concepts, and studio approaches in a campus arts center setting.

A capstone gallery exhibition of contemporary mixed media work created over three years of MFA study, featuring five graduating artists from WCU Belcher College School of Art and Design. Expect diverse materials, concepts, and studio approaches in a campus arts center setting.
A capstone gallery exhibition of contemporary mixed media work created over three years of MFA study, featuring five graduating artists from WCU Belcher College School of Art and Design. Expect diverse materials, concepts, and studio approaches in a campus arts center setting.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

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.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Survey of ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting the 45-year legacy of Highwater Clays in WNC; gallery exhibition at Asheville Art Museum runs through April 26, 2026 with Wed–Sun hours.

Survey of ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting the 45-year legacy of Highwater Clays in WNC; gallery exhibition at Asheville Art Museum runs through April 26, 2026 with Wed–Sun hours.
Survey of ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting the 45-year legacy of Highwater Clays in WNC; gallery exhibition at Asheville Art Museum runs through April 26, 2026 with Wed–Sun hours.

Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.

Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.
Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.