Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
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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 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.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.

Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.

Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.
Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.

One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.
One mile 90 minute walk led by neighbors with lived experience of poverty, mapping systemic barriers, service gaps, and nearby resources through first person stories and site stops for practical resource navigation.

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.

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.
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.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.

Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.
Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.
City Council Formal Meeting at Asheville City Hall featuring municipal discussions and accessible meeting materials in a shared folder. Community members and stakeholders in local governance and education are welcome.

Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.

Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Material-driven works by female-identifying artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, presenting contemporary painting, sculpture, and textiles that highlight voices and visions of the region; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.