Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Self guided downtown art walk through the Downtown Art District’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites and shops.
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A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
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 evening arts and culture gathering in a downtown park setting, blending visual art moments with live creative performances and a relaxed, community-forward vibe under the open sky in Pritchard Park.
An evening arts and culture gathering in a downtown park setting, blending visual art moments with live creative performances and a relaxed, community-forward vibe under the open sky in Pritchard Park.
An evening arts and culture gathering in a downtown park setting, blending visual art moments with live creative performances and a relaxed, community-forward vibe under the open sky in Pritchard Park.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
A relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
A relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
A relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.
An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.
An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.
Approachable Friday-evening art-making session designed to ease stress, overwhelm, and anxiety through playful creative expression and a sense of depth. Beginner-friendly with no experience needed, hosted in a relaxed studio setting for a low-cost reset.
Approachable Friday-evening art-making session designed to ease stress, overwhelm, and anxiety through playful creative expression and a sense of depth. Beginner-friendly with no experience needed, hosted in a relaxed studio setting for a low-cost reset.
Approachable Friday-evening art-making session designed to ease stress, overwhelm, and anxiety through playful creative expression and a sense of depth. Beginner-friendly with no experience needed, hosted in a relaxed studio setting for a low-cost reset.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.
Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.
Communal hand drumming and spontaneous rhythm-building fill an outdoor downtown park on Friday evenings. Drop in to play percussion or listen as the circle ebbs from steady grooves to lively call-and-response beats.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
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.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
An open air evening market stretches from Academy St. to Adams St. with local makers, sweet treats, and street-side browsing. Live music sets the soundtrack for a casual downtown Canton stroll and community night out.
An open air evening market stretches from Academy St. to Adams St. with local makers, sweet treats, and street-side browsing. Live music sets the soundtrack for a casual downtown Canton stroll and community night out.
An open air evening market stretches from Academy St. to Adams St. with local makers, sweet treats, and street-side browsing. Live music sets the soundtrack for a casual downtown Canton stroll and community night out.
Browse racks of vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and local art from pop up vendors while sipping cocktails at a full bar. A late afternoon market vibe geared toward casual shopping and hanging out.
Browse racks of vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and local art from pop up vendors while sipping cocktails at a full bar. A late afternoon market vibe geared toward casual shopping and hanging out.
Browse racks of vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and local art from pop up vendors while sipping cocktails at a full bar. A late afternoon market vibe geared toward casual shopping and hanging out.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.