Slow Art Friday
Guided slow looking sessions in the Asheville Art Museum galleries that use close observation to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator prompting mindful engagement with artworks.
Similar Events

Mindful yoga flows inside the Asheville Art Museum, pairing gentle movement with gallery ambiance and creative inspiration. A calming midday practice that blends breathwork, body awareness, and art-centric atmosphere.

Mindful yoga flows inside the Asheville Art Museum, pairing gentle movement with gallery ambiance and creative inspiration. A calming midday practice that blends breathwork, body awareness, and art-centric atmosphere.
Mindful yoga flows inside the Asheville Art Museum, pairing gentle movement with gallery ambiance and creative inspiration. A calming midday practice that blends breathwork, body awareness, and art-centric atmosphere.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. Guided creative inquiry helps you connect with longings and gifts in a gentle, reflective space.

A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. Guided creative inquiry helps you connect with longings and gifts in a gentle, reflective space.
A slow, quiet online morning of mindful artmaking designed to rest the body, quiet the mind, and nourish the spirit. Guided creative inquiry helps you connect with longings and gifts in a gentle, reflective space.

Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.

Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.

A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.

A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.

Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.
Slow, sensory immersion in the NC Arboretum’s lush trails blends mindful breathing with quiet observation of trees, birdsong, and forest scents. A calming, guided nature walk designed for stress relief and gentle connection to the landscape.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.
Creative writing and reflection session set among the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, using sensory prompts to deepen connection with the natural world. Expect quiet observation, journaling exercises, and a restorative, nature-immersed pace.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a supportive community setting, with the option to attend in person or via Zoom. A simple, consistent format suited to both beginners and experienced meditators.

Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a supportive community setting, with the option to attend in person or via Zoom. A simple, consistent format suited to both beginners and experienced meditators.
Weekly group sit centered on mindfulness practice in a supportive community setting, with the option to attend in person or via Zoom. A simple, consistent format suited to both beginners and experienced meditators.

An opening-night kickoff party at the Asheville Art Museum launching a weekend gala with art-filled mingling, inspiration, and community connection. Festive fundraiser energy supports the museum’s programs in a downtown gallery setting.

An opening-night kickoff party at the Asheville Art Museum launching a weekend gala with art-filled mingling, inspiration, and community connection. Festive fundraiser energy supports the museum’s programs in a downtown gallery setting.
An opening-night kickoff party at the Asheville Art Museum launching a weekend gala with art-filled mingling, inspiration, and community connection. Festive fundraiser energy supports the museum’s programs in a downtown gallery setting.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.
A historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, weaving local landmarks into stories of architecture, culture, and turning-point moments. Starts from a Patton Avenue coffee bar for an early-evening deep dive into city history.

Silent sitting and continuous mantra meditation guided by a long-time practitioner, with space for sharing and Q and A. Includes a walking meditation segment and optional drop-in, donation-based attendance.

Silent sitting and continuous mantra meditation guided by a long-time practitioner, with space for sharing and Q and A. Includes a walking meditation segment and optional drop-in, donation-based attendance.
Silent sitting and continuous mantra meditation guided by a long-time practitioner, with space for sharing and Q and A. Includes a walking meditation segment and optional drop-in, donation-based attendance.

A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.

A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.
A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.

A stroll through local gardens paired with plein air painters capturing seasonal blooms and mountain light on site. Expect an art meets nature afternoon with creative conversation, fresh-air exploring, and live painting in scenic landscapes.

A stroll through local gardens paired with plein air painters capturing seasonal blooms and mountain light on site. Expect an art meets nature afternoon with creative conversation, fresh-air exploring, and live painting in scenic landscapes.
A stroll through local gardens paired with plein air painters capturing seasonal blooms and mountain light on site. Expect an art meets nature afternoon with creative conversation, fresh-air exploring, and live painting in scenic landscapes.

A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.

A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.

A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.

A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.

Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.
Free three-part weekly online webinar series blending the art and science of meditation for healthy living. Expect clear instruction from an experienced facilitator plus dedicated sit time each session, with lessons that build week to week but stand alone.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.

A 30 minute guided sit leads into a short break, then a 30 minute dharma talk and Q and A discussion with a local teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an option to attend in person or online.

A 30 minute guided sit leads into a short break, then a 30 minute dharma talk and Q and A discussion with a local teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an option to attend in person or online.
A 30 minute guided sit leads into a short break, then a 30 minute dharma talk and Q and A discussion with a local teacher or facilitator. Beginner meditation instructions included, with an option to attend in person or online.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.

Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.
Guided shamatha meditation with quiet seated practice punctuated by mindful walking breaks. Beginner friendly and free, held in a calm Urban Dharma sangha setting for all levels in West Asheville.