
Pretty To A Wall
Nature-inspired visual works by Richard Johnson explore wilderness motifs and organic textures in a two-week gallery exhibition; free opening reception Saturday March 14, 5–7pm welcomes the public for refreshments and artist conversation.
Similar Events

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the tension between carbon blacks and saturated chroma, with high-contrast compositions and material-focused surfaces. Expect a quiet, contemplative walkthrough in an intimate Asheville art space.

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the tension between carbon blacks and saturated chroma, with high-contrast compositions and material-focused surfaces. Expect a quiet, contemplative walkthrough in an intimate Asheville art space.
A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the tension between carbon blacks and saturated chroma, with high-contrast compositions and material-focused surfaces. Expect a quiet, contemplative walkthrough in an intimate Asheville art space.

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.

A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.
A contemporary gallery exhibition exploring the idea of containers through Jaime Byrd’s visual work, with an opening-night viewing in an intimate Asheville art gallery setting.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.

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.

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.

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.
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.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.
Bug-focused nature learning dives into Western North Carolina insects with curious questions like how flies see and whether insects have ears. Expect interactive discussion and science-based exploration in a community library setting.

Interactive docent led walk through a current featured exhibition, with conversation prompts and close looking to unpack themes, artists, and techniques. Drop in for an easygoing museum experience led by volunteer educators or staff.

Interactive docent led walk through a current featured exhibition, with conversation prompts and close looking to unpack themes, artists, and techniques. Drop in for an easygoing museum experience led by volunteer educators or staff.
Interactive docent led walk through a current featured exhibition, with conversation prompts and close looking to unpack themes, artists, and techniques. Drop in for an easygoing museum experience led by volunteer educators or staff.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Unhurried, close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator encourages relaxation and connection through mindful observation. A docent-led conversation invites deeper attention to artworks and a calmer museum-going pace.

Unhurried, close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator encourages relaxation and connection through mindful observation. A docent-led conversation invites deeper attention to artworks and a calmer museum-going pace.
Unhurried, close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator encourages relaxation and connection through mindful observation. A docent-led conversation invites deeper attention to artworks and a calmer museum-going pace.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.

An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.

An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.
An open community listening session focused on the Asheville Museum of Science expansion, with space to share ideas and priorities for future exhibits and programming. Expect a structured public meeting vibe centered on civic input and local voices.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.
Bug-brained curiosity takes over with interactive insect science exploring Western North Carolina species, from how flies see to whether insects can hear. A library-based nature learning program geared for kids and curious adults alike.

Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.

Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.
Naturalist-led walk through the North Carolina Arboretum blends casual hiking with field identification as you observe dragonflies and damselflies alongside plants, animals, and signs of wildlife. Discussion stays flexible, driven by what’s active on the trails and participant questions.

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.

Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.

Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.
Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.

A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.

A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.
A four-session online workshop blending simple mindfulness practices with community interaction to spark everyday creative inspiration and strengthen your creative process. Weekly guided exploration includes nature-based mindfulness and routines you can carry into daily life.

Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.

Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.
Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.
Hands-on cyanotype sun printing with leaves, flowers, and other natural objects arranged on light-sensitive paper and developed in sunlight. Free, all-ages, drop-in art making in a library community room with no registration required.

A relaxed group wander through Asheville’s Museum of Costume Jewelry, exploring 20th-century costume pieces and the stories behind their collection and preservation. Optional cafe walk afterward for quiet discussion and favorite-find sharing.

A relaxed group wander through Asheville’s Museum of Costume Jewelry, exploring 20th-century costume pieces and the stories behind their collection and preservation. Optional cafe walk afterward for quiet discussion and favorite-find sharing.
A relaxed group wander through Asheville’s Museum of Costume Jewelry, exploring 20th-century costume pieces and the stories behind their collection and preservation. Optional cafe walk afterward for quiet discussion and favorite-find sharing.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.

Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.
Guided walking tour through Swannanoa Valley’s historic estates, sidewalks, and cemeteries, led by local historians with deep regional knowledge. A mid-day, museum-hosted deep dive into Western NC heritage and neighborhood stories.