
Lasting Legacies: Architecture in Asheville by Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier & Douglas D. Ellington
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.
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Architectural exhibition tracing early 20th-century visions of Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, highlighting Asheville landmarks, ornamental detail, and their influence on the city's built environment and artistic spirit.

Architectural exhibition tracing early 20th-century visions of Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, highlighting Asheville landmarks, ornamental detail, and their influence on the city's built environment and artistic spirit.
Architectural exhibition tracing early 20th-century visions of Richard Sharp Smith, Albert Heath Carrier, and Douglas D. Ellington, highlighting Asheville landmarks, ornamental detail, and their influence on the city's built environment and artistic spirit.

Intricate wood-engraved folio prints by Letterio Calapai interpreting Thomas Wolfe’s 1929 Look Homeward, Angel, evoking a fictionalized Asheville through dense black-and-white linework; on view at Asheville Art Museum through Feb. 22, 2026.

Intricate wood-engraved folio prints by Letterio Calapai interpreting Thomas Wolfe’s 1929 Look Homeward, Angel, evoking a fictionalized Asheville through dense black-and-white linework; on view at Asheville Art Museum through Feb. 22, 2026.
Intricate wood-engraved folio prints by Letterio Calapai interpreting Thomas Wolfe’s 1929 Look Homeward, Angel, evoking a fictionalized Asheville through dense black-and-white linework; on view at Asheville Art Museum through Feb. 22, 2026.

Survey of handmade stoneware, porcelain, and studio pottery from Gail & Brian McCarthy’s collection honoring Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy in WNC; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.

Survey of handmade stoneware, porcelain, and studio pottery from Gail & Brian McCarthy’s collection honoring Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy in WNC; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
Survey of handmade stoneware, porcelain, and studio pottery from Gail & Brian McCarthy’s collection honoring Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy in WNC; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.

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.

Contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing material mastery across painting, fiber, ceramics, and mixed-media installations in the Asheville Art Museum's bright gallery; runs through May 17, 2026.

Contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing material mastery across painting, fiber, ceramics, and mixed-media installations in the Asheville Art Museum's bright gallery; runs through May 17, 2026.
Contemporary works by female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing material mastery across painting, fiber, ceramics, and mixed-media installations in the Asheville Art Museum's bright gallery; runs through May 17, 2026.

Intimate gallery exhibition of Letterio Calapai's expressive wood engravings inspired by Look Homeward, Angel, pairing animals and fantastic beasts with medieval bestiary motifs; on view Wednesday–Sunday through March 15, 2026.

Intimate gallery exhibition of Letterio Calapai's expressive wood engravings inspired by Look Homeward, Angel, pairing animals and fantastic beasts with medieval bestiary motifs; on view Wednesday–Sunday through March 15, 2026.
Intimate gallery exhibition of Letterio Calapai's expressive wood engravings inspired by Look Homeward, Angel, pairing animals and fantastic beasts with medieval bestiary motifs; on view Wednesday–Sunday through March 15, 2026.
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 evening tour of the museum's current featured exhibition, with curator-led art interpretation, thematic context, and close readings of contemporary and historical works on display.

Guided evening tour of the museum's current featured exhibition, with curator-led art interpretation, thematic context, and close readings of contemporary and historical works on display.
Guided evening tour of the museum's current featured exhibition, with curator-led art interpretation, thematic context, and close readings of contemporary and historical works on display.