Slow Art Friday
Guided close looking exercises led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection through attentive observation of museum artworks. Participants practice slow looking techniques to notice texture, color, and narrative in quiet conversation.
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Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.
Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.
Guided slow-looking sessions in gallery spaces led by a volunteer educator cultivate close observation, relaxation, and social connection through focused conversation and extended viewing of artworks.

Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.

Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.
Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Gentle, guided mindful art practice held biweekly on Sunday mornings online, using quiet, intuitive mark making and contemplative prompts to rest the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with personal longings and gifts.

Gentle, guided mindful art practice held biweekly on Sunday mornings online, using quiet, intuitive mark making and contemplative prompts to rest the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with personal longings and gifts.
Gentle, guided mindful art practice held biweekly on Sunday mornings online, using quiet, intuitive mark making and contemplative prompts to rest the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with personal longings and gifts.
Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.
Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.
Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.

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.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.

Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.

Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.
Artists practice journaling and guided sitting to drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for the shy inner voice, nurturing song ideas and emergent creative impulses in a small group forum.

Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.

Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.
Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.

Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.
Quiet guided meditation paired with reflective journaling to nurture the ‘song within’ and coax shy creative impulses into form. Artists gather in a small studio forum for listening practices, prompts, and gentle songwriting exploration.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.
Quiet guided meditation and journaling exercises coax out lyric ideas and the 'shy inner voice' for song-focused creativity, with listening practices and writing prompts in a small studio forum for artists.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.
Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Sip a drink while sketching on paper covered café tables in the museum; art supplies unlock with a café purchase and museum admission, welcoming artists of all skill levels in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Sip a drink while sketching on paper covered café tables in the museum; art supplies unlock with a café purchase and museum admission, welcoming artists of all skill levels in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Sip a drink while sketching on paper covered café tables in the museum; art supplies unlock with a café purchase and museum admission, welcoming artists of all skill levels in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Gentle guided movement paired with breathwork and mindfulness cultivates inner peace and embodied balance in a calming studio environment, suitable for beginners seeking stress relief and somatic awareness.

Gentle guided movement paired with breathwork and mindfulness cultivates inner peace and embodied balance in a calming studio environment, suitable for beginners seeking stress relief and somatic awareness.
Gentle guided movement paired with breathwork and mindfulness cultivates inner peace and embodied balance in a calming studio environment, suitable for beginners seeking stress relief and somatic awareness.

Hands on colored pencil and marker drawing paired with guided listening exercises to deepen interpersonal connection; meetings prioritize authentic sharing, a strict no advice rule, and sanitized supplies or bring your own materials.

Hands on colored pencil and marker drawing paired with guided listening exercises to deepen interpersonal connection; meetings prioritize authentic sharing, a strict no advice rule, and sanitized supplies or bring your own materials.
Hands on colored pencil and marker drawing paired with guided listening exercises to deepen interpersonal connection; meetings prioritize authentic sharing, a strict no advice rule, and sanitized supplies or bring your own materials.

Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.

Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.
Quiet candlelit meditation followed by reflective journaling inspired by Taoist poems; participants probe the hidden currents shaping life through prompts drawn from hermit monk texts and contemplative practice.