
Exhibition on Screen | The Dawn of Impressionism: Paris, 1874
Cinematic exploration of the 1874 Paris exhibition that launched Impressionism, tracing penniless outsiders—"hungry for independence"—who broke the salon system and transformed modern art; screening and discussion at Asheville Art Museum.
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Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.

Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.

Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.

Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.

Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.
Curator led discussion pairs museum paintings with tastings of resilient, innovative woman owned wineries from Washington and Oregon, guided by wine educator and storyteller Austin Corley.

Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.

Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.
Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.
Documentary photos and first person testimony illuminate systemic barriers and community resilience in poverty and houselessness. Attendees can take an educational walk, view film exhibits, hear lived experience panelists, and sample snacks.

Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.

Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Cozy screening of the romantic comedy and fantasy Groundhog Day followed by a discussion unpacking moral development, transformative character arcs, and Stanley Cavell’s film theory on ritual, repetition, and redemption.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.

Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.

Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.
Explores Asheville’s built environment through early 20th-century designs by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, with drawings and artifacts in the Asheville Art Museum galleries through Jan. 18, 2026.