Public Tour: Featured Exhibition
Interactive docent led walkthrough of a current featured exhibition, with guided looking prompts and discussion led by volunteer educators or museum staff. Drop in format makes it easy to explore highlights, context, and techniques without reservations.
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Unhurried, close looking in the galleries turns artwork into a calming practice, guided by a volunteer educator. Expect mindful viewing and gentle conversation designed to foster relaxation and connection inside the museum.
Unhurried, close looking in the galleries turns artwork into a calming practice, guided by a volunteer educator. Expect mindful viewing and gentle conversation designed to foster relaxation and connection inside the museum.
Unhurried, close looking in the galleries turns artwork into a calming practice, guided by a volunteer educator. Expect mindful viewing and gentle conversation designed to foster relaxation and connection inside the museum.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.
Hands-on hand papermaking practice in a four-hour studio session, plus a guided exhibition tour for context and inspiration. Form multiple handmade sheets and customize them with botanicals and pigmented pulps, then press them to take home the same day.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
A guided stroll through Asheville’s Art Deco landmarks with close-up details on geometric facades, stonework, and period design. Learn the local history behind iconic buildings while exploring downtown architecture as a group.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
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.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A closing-night gathering centered on Asheville’s street art history, with murals and documentation that trace local artists, styles, and public walls over time. Expect a relaxed gallery atmosphere for last-chance viewing and community conversation.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A historian-led walk through downtown Asheville that traces key local stories and landmarks with context-rich narration. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening meetup before the guided excursion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with lived experience, illustrating systemic barriers and local support options. Expect real stories, practical resource pointers, and community discussion.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
A free, volunteer led woodland walk through the Arboretum’s botanically diverse trails, exploring shifting forest types. Seasonal natural history chats cover wildflowers, tree and plant identification, and local ecology in small groups.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walking history tour through the Swannanoa Valley, tracing stories across historic estates, town sidewalks, and quiet cemeteries. Local historians lead a fall-afternoon stroll packed with regional heritage and place-based lore.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
Guided walk through a teaching garden with practical growing advice, seasonal plant highlights, and sustainable landscaping ideas. Expect hands on Q and A with extension educators and plenty of time for notes and photos.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A clue-based scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Asheville into a walking route of local landmarks and hidden details. Great for teams or solo explorers who want lighthearted, puzzle-driven sightseeing in the city core.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” fill a downtown gallery with line-driven compositions and fresh color relationships. A daytime exhibit experience suited for slow looking, conversation, and collecting.
Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” fill a downtown gallery with line-driven compositions and fresh color relationships. A daytime exhibit experience suited for slow looking, conversation, and collecting.
Contemporary works from Katie Walker’s “Laying it on the Line” fill a downtown gallery with line-driven compositions and fresh color relationships. A daytime exhibit experience suited for slow looking, conversation, and collecting.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Flexible hop on hop off sightseeing bus loop starting at the Asheville Visitor Center, with the freedom to explore stops at your own pace. Ideal for quick orientation, photo stops, and checking off downtown landmarks between rides.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
Interactive sound-focused experience inside a science museum, with hands on demos exploring vibration, hearing, and acoustic phenomena. Family friendly and curiosity driven, geared toward learning through playful experiments and exhibits.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.
A relaxed, small-group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, ideal for an easy pace and casual conversation. Expect a low-key outdoor outing with photo-worthy views and local guide-style context.