
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
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.
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An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.

An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.
An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.

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.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

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.

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.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.

Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.
Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.

A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.

A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.
A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.

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.

Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.

Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.
Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

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.

A rooftop night market with local vendors selling handmade goods and small-batch wares in a breezy open-air setting. Browse stalls with sunset city views and a lively after-hours crowd vibe.

A rooftop night market with local vendors selling handmade goods and small-batch wares in a breezy open-air setting. Browse stalls with sunset city views and a lively after-hours crowd vibe.
A rooftop night market with local vendors selling handmade goods and small-batch wares in a breezy open-air setting. Browse stalls with sunset city views and a lively after-hours crowd vibe.

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.

Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.

Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.

Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.

Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.

Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.