
Curves Ahead: Contemporary Art Exhibition
Contemporary craft works by regional artists explore sinuous form, movement, and organic shape across multiple media in the Focus Gallery at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.
Hands-on Appalachian folk singing with call and response melodies, rich harmonies, and regional storytelling traditions. Learn vocal techniques and song styles in a supportive group setting focused on Blue Ridge heritage and community singing.

Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.

Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.
Bonsai-focused experience in the Blue Ridge setting of the North Carolina Arboretum, blending garden immersion with practical instruction. Expect up-close viewing of miniature trees plus guidance on pruning, wiring, and long-term plant care.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

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.

Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.

Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.

Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.

Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.
Seasonal summer arts festival at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center showcasing local artisans, handmade crafts, and family friendly outdoor activities that create a lively community gathering.