Slow Art Friday
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
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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.
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.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
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.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
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.
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 guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
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.
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.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
Guided group practice in attentive listening and connection, using timed exercises led by a seeker facilitator with a volunteer 'Space Owl'; conversations welcome on any topic under a strict non-advice covenant to foster genuine presence.
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.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Gentle guided journaling and meditation practices for songwriters and artists to drop beneath the busy surface mind, listen for the shy inner voice, and nurture emergent melodies and lyrics in a small group forum.
Pulsing communal hand‑percussion at twilight invites improvised drumming, dancing, and open-air procession; a participatory, inclusive Friday-night gathering built on powerful synchronicity, individual expression, and neighborhood vibrancy.
Pulsing communal hand‑percussion at twilight invites improvised drumming, dancing, and open-air procession; a participatory, inclusive Friday-night gathering built on powerful synchronicity, individual expression, and neighborhood vibrancy.
Pulsing communal hand‑percussion at twilight invites improvised drumming, dancing, and open-air procession; a participatory, inclusive Friday-night gathering built on powerful synchronicity, individual expression, and neighborhood vibrancy.
Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.
Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.
Slow, guided Tai Chi training emphasizing posture, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, and bone health; a seasonal curriculum that builds beginner-friendly skills in a virtual format for mental and physical well-being.
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.