Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
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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.
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.
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.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
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.
Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.
Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.
Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.
An open-air arts and culture evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending creative programming and community mingling under the trees. Expect a casual, come-and-go park vibe ideal for locals and visitors.
An open-air arts and culture evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending creative programming and community mingling under the trees. Expect a casual, come-and-go park vibe ideal for locals and visitors.
An open-air arts and culture evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park, blending creative programming and community mingling under the trees. Expect a casual, come-and-go park vibe ideal for locals and visitors.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
Informal artist talks inside Trackside Studios with behind the scenes context on works in progress, materials, and creative process. A laid back second Saturday hang for meeting local makers and asking questions in a working studio environment.
Informal artist talks inside Trackside Studios with behind the scenes context on works in progress, materials, and creative process. A laid back second Saturday hang for meeting local makers and asking questions in a working studio environment.
Informal artist talks inside Trackside Studios with behind the scenes context on works in progress, materials, and creative process. A laid back second Saturday hang for meeting local makers and asking questions in a working studio environment.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.
Opening-night gallery reception for a two-artist show pairing bold geometric abstraction with portrait-based work. First Fridays energy with libations, live tunes, and a wander through working studios to see fresh pieces in progress.
Opening-night gallery reception for a two-artist show pairing bold geometric abstraction with portrait-based work. First Fridays energy with libations, live tunes, and a wander through working studios to see fresh pieces in progress.
Opening-night gallery reception for a two-artist show pairing bold geometric abstraction with portrait-based work. First Fridays energy with libations, live tunes, and a wander through working studios to see fresh pieces in progress.
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.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Self guided afternoon’s River Arts District with artist talks and behind the scenes context on works in progress. Ideal for meeting local makers, exploring multiple studios, and discovering new gallery favorites.
Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.
Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.
Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.
Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.
Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Rain-or-shine Friday night sets with a rotating lineup of local artists in a brewery hangout. Expect a casual, come-and-go vibe with pints flowing and no cover charge.
Rain-or-shine Friday night sets with a rotating lineup of local artists in a brewery hangout. Expect a casual, come-and-go vibe with pints flowing and no cover charge.
Rain-or-shine Friday night sets with a rotating lineup of local artists in a brewery hangout. Expect a casual, come-and-go vibe with pints flowing and no cover charge.
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.