New Growth: Artists Respond to the Forest
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
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Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Resonant gongs and crystal bowls wash through the Arboretum gardens in a guided sound bath, encouraging deep relaxation and meditative listening among towering native trees and cultivated plantings.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Morning yoga flows through gallery spaces alongside guided mindful looking in a current exhibition. The blend of close art observation and movement emphasizes relaxation, connection, and a calm museum atmosphere.
Morning yoga flows through gallery spaces alongside guided mindful looking in a current exhibition. The blend of close art observation and movement emphasizes relaxation, connection, and a calm museum atmosphere.
Morning yoga flows through gallery spaces alongside guided mindful looking in a current exhibition. The blend of close art observation and movement emphasizes relaxation, connection, and a calm museum atmosphere.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest highlighting bold visions and material mastery across painting, textiles, and mixed media, on view through May 17, 2026, with gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday from 11am.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest highlighting bold visions and material mastery across painting, textiles, and mixed media, on view through May 17, 2026, with gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday from 11am.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest highlighting bold visions and material mastery across painting, textiles, and mixed media, on view through May 17, 2026, with gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday from 11am.
A guided spring walk on arboretum trails focused on ephemeral wildflowers that bloom fast before canopy trees leaf out. Learn identification tips and life cycle timing while spotting early-season forest flowers.
A guided spring walk on arboretum trails focused on ephemeral wildflowers that bloom fast before canopy trees leaf out. Learn identification tips and life cycle timing while spotting early-season forest flowers.
A guided spring walk on arboretum trails focused on ephemeral wildflowers that bloom fast before canopy trees leaf out. Learn identification tips and life cycle timing while spotting early-season forest flowers.
Slow, mindful nature immersion in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on sensory awareness, grounding practices, and restorative time in the forest.
Slow, mindful nature immersion in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on sensory awareness, grounding practices, and restorative time in the forest.
Slow, mindful nature immersion in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on sensory awareness, grounding practices, and restorative time in the forest.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
Seasonal spring plant and artisan sale in the WNC Farmers Market lower lot, featuring potted plants, garden starts, and handmade art from local growers and makers across a three day weekend schedule.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
A juried orchid show fills the Arboretum Education Center with rare blooms, competitive American Orchid Society judging, and displays from world-class growers and regional orchid societies. Expect plant buying, breeder expertise, and garden-focused community energy.
A juried orchid show fills the Arboretum Education Center with rare blooms, competitive American Orchid Society judging, and displays from world-class growers and regional orchid societies. Expect plant buying, breeder expertise, and garden-focused community energy.
A juried orchid show fills the Arboretum Education Center with rare blooms, competitive American Orchid Society judging, and displays from world-class growers and regional orchid societies. Expect plant buying, breeder expertise, and garden-focused community energy.
Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.
Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.
Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using slow observation to deepen connection to artworks. A calm, reflective museum experience designed for relaxation and shared conversation.
Guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using slow observation to deepen connection to artworks. A calm, reflective museum experience designed for relaxation and shared conversation.
Guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using slow observation to deepen connection to artworks. A calm, reflective museum experience designed for relaxation and shared conversation.