MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase
Youth arts showcase spotlighting 20 Asheville-area young artists with spoken word poetry, indie singer songwriter sets, and a curated art exhibition. Expect student filmmakers, photographers, and studio artists presenting original work in a school arts theater setting.
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