
Round UP for The River Arts District Artists Foundation at Mast General Store
Customers at Mast General Store are invited to round up purchases to benefit the River Arts District Artists Foundation, funneling small retail donations into grants and studio support for local visual artists.
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In-store round-up converts customer purchases into donations for the River Arts District, pairing birthday-week community fundraising with local arts programming and educational grants Jan 12–18 at the Asheville Mast General Store.

In-store round-up converts customer purchases into donations for the River Arts District, pairing birthday-week community fundraising with local arts programming and educational grants Jan 12–18 at the Asheville Mast General Store.
In-store round-up converts customer purchases into donations for the River Arts District, pairing birthday-week community fundraising with local arts programming and educational grants Jan 12–18 at the Asheville Mast General Store.

Evening community blood drive at River Arts District Brewing Co., collecting lifesaving donations in a casual taproom setting; donors are invited to register and give blood during the brewery's relaxed, neighborhood focused event.

Evening community blood drive at River Arts District Brewing Co., collecting lifesaving donations in a casual taproom setting; donors are invited to register and give blood during the brewery's relaxed, neighborhood focused event.
Evening community blood drive at River Arts District Brewing Co., collecting lifesaving donations in a casual taproom setting; donors are invited to register and give blood during the brewery's relaxed, neighborhood focused event.
Curated vendor pop up for a new Asheville talk show seeking makers and small businesses to supply artisanal goods, branded merch, and live demos during taping and audience mingles.
Curated vendor pop up for a new Asheville talk show seeking makers and small businesses to supply artisanal goods, branded merch, and live demos during taping and audience mingles.
Curated vendor pop up for a new Asheville talk show seeking makers and small businesses to supply artisanal goods, branded merch, and live demos during taping and audience mingles.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.
Over 30 small farmers, makers, and local businesses set up at New Belgium Brewing each week from 3–6pm, selling fresh produce and artisanal goods in a lively brewery patio community market.

Hands on community art workshop personalizing 10x10 fabric squares sewn live into a giant community fabric snake; the upcycled piece debuts at ArtsvilleUSA for Earth Day then moves to permanent rafters.

Hands on community art workshop personalizing 10x10 fabric squares sewn live into a giant community fabric snake; the upcycled piece debuts at ArtsvilleUSA for Earth Day then moves to permanent rafters.
Hands on community art workshop personalizing 10x10 fabric squares sewn live into a giant community fabric snake; the upcycled piece debuts at ArtsvilleUSA for Earth Day then moves to permanent rafters.

Year-round weekly market of seasonal fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, hand-baked breads, honey, eggs, pastries, cut flowers, and artisan crafts; SNAP, Double SNAP and Farmers Market Prescriptions accepted.

Year-round weekly market of seasonal fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, hand-baked breads, honey, eggs, pastries, cut flowers, and artisan crafts; SNAP, Double SNAP and Farmers Market Prescriptions accepted.
Year-round weekly market of seasonal fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, hand-baked breads, honey, eggs, pastries, cut flowers, and artisan crafts; SNAP, Double SNAP and Farmers Market Prescriptions accepted.

Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.

Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.
Holiday pop-up shop at Asheville Mall, 3 S Tunnel Rd, featuring over 120 local vendors in a transformed storefront offering art, craft, vintage goods such as jewelry, ceramics, apparel, spices, gourmet popcorn, candles, home decor and pet items. Family-friendly shoppers seeking handmade gifts are welcome.

Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.

Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.
Community closet at Murphy-Oakley Community Center featuring cost-free shopping of donated clothes, shoes, and toys. Families and community members are welcome.

Rolling social bike rides in the River Arts District that vary weekly in length and intensity; riders of all abilities gather at the riverside dock for casual camaraderie—follow @mountain.haulers for logistics.

Rolling social bike rides in the River Arts District that vary weekly in length and intensity; riders of all abilities gather at the riverside dock for casual camaraderie—follow @mountain.haulers for logistics.
Rolling social bike rides in the River Arts District that vary weekly in length and intensity; riders of all abilities gather at the riverside dock for casual camaraderie—follow @mountain.haulers for logistics.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.

Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.
Late-night stand-up showcase of local Asheville comedians in a brewery taproom, pairing short sets with craft beers and a relaxed, conversational crowd; casual seating and community-focused laughs for comedy fans.
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.

Rowdy late night stand up in a lively brewery taproom, with rotating local and touring comics delivering punchy sets over RAD Brewing's craft pints's River Arts District.

Rowdy late night stand up in a lively brewery taproom, with rotating local and touring comics delivering punchy sets over RAD Brewing's craft pints's River Arts District.
Rowdy late night stand up in a lively brewery taproom, with rotating local and touring comics delivering punchy sets over RAD Brewing's craft pints's River Arts District.

High energy stand-up sets from local and touring comedians in a bustling brewery taproom, paired with craft beer and casual bar seating for a late-night, 21 plus comedy crowd.

High energy stand-up sets from local and touring comedians in a bustling brewery taproom, paired with craft beer and casual bar seating for a late-night, 21 plus comedy crowd.
High energy stand-up sets from local and touring comedians in a bustling brewery taproom, paired with craft beer and casual bar seating for a late-night, 21 plus comedy crowd.

Generous installation of studio ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting forty-five years of Highwater Clays’ influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.

Generous installation of studio ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting forty-five years of Highwater Clays’ influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
Generous installation of studio ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection highlighting forty-five years of Highwater Clays’ influence on WNC pottery, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.
Panel and community discussion on recovery and resilience strategies for Asheville’s River Arts District, connecting architects, RiverLink, and local stakeholders in a church venue for cross-disciplinary dialogue and creative solutions.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.
Warm, intimate vocal led sets in a brewery taproom as Kate Bryant brings mellow live music to River Arts District Brewing Co., pairing close up performances with craft beer for evening crowds.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

Cozy communal knitting night with on-site drinks and food, where knitters of all skill levels stitch warm items for the community or bring yarn while Black Mountain Yarn Shop sells supplies.

Cozy communal knitting night with on-site drinks and food, where knitters of all skill levels stitch warm items for the community or bring yarn while Black Mountain Yarn Shop sells supplies.
Cozy communal knitting night with on-site drinks and food, where knitters of all skill levels stitch warm items for the community or bring yarn while Black Mountain Yarn Shop sells supplies.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.