First Friday Art Walk Relaunch | Downtown 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.
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A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville history, highlighting key landmarks and local stories. Starts at a central Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an easy meet-up and community vibe.
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.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Hands-on mixed media art making in a rooftop bar setting with a lively late-night vibe. Experiment with layered collage style techniques and casual creative socializing overlooking downtown Asheville.
Hands-on mixed media art making in a rooftop bar setting with a lively late-night vibe. Experiment with layered collage style techniques and casual creative socializing overlooking downtown Asheville.
Hands-on mixed media art making in a rooftop bar setting with a lively late-night vibe. Experiment with layered collage style techniques and casual creative socializing overlooking downtown Asheville.
Courtyard market on Wall Street highlighting locally made goods from Asheville artisans and small businesses. A relaxed downtown stroll-and-shop vibe with community advocacy for locally owned shops, held monthly May through October.
Courtyard market on Wall Street highlighting locally made goods from Asheville artisans and small businesses. A relaxed downtown stroll-and-shop vibe with community advocacy for locally owned shops, held monthly May through October.
Courtyard market on Wall Street highlighting locally made goods from Asheville artisans and small businesses. A relaxed downtown stroll-and-shop vibe with community advocacy for locally owned shops, held monthly May through October.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.
Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.
Neighborhood-style afternoon market in Swannanoa with a rotating mix of local vendors and makers. Browse handmade goods and small-batch products in a casual community setting at 216 Whitson Avenue.
An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
Communal drumming gathers outdoors in Pritchard Park for a participatory rhythm circle with hand drums and percussion. Drop in any Friday evening for an all skill levels, come as you are community jam.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.