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.
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Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Close, contemplative looking at artworks guided by a volunteer educator fosters relaxation and group connection in the Asheville Art Museum galleries, encouraging slow observation, quiet discussion, and mindful engagement with paintings and objects.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive guided tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore rotating collection highlights and the museum’s history, pairing selected objects from current exhibitions with interpretive stories; walk up friendly, no reservations required.
Slow, contemplative art making guided by prompts to feed the spirit, rest the body, and quiet the mind in a biweekly online morning session for creative reflection and gentle self inquiry.
Slow, contemplative art making guided by prompts to feed the spirit, rest the body, and quiet the mind in a biweekly online morning session for creative reflection and gentle self inquiry.
Slow, contemplative art making guided by prompts to feed the spirit, rest the body, and quiet the mind in a biweekly online morning session for creative reflection and gentle self inquiry.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Docent-guided walkthrough through the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works, interpretive insights, and historical context in a focused evening gallery talk with audience Q&A.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Quiet, guided forest bathing among mature pines and rhododendrons, blending gentle movement, deep breathwork, and mindful sensory awareness for a restorative afternoon of nature immersion.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Sip at the museum café and sketch on paper-covered tables—free with drink purchase plus museum admission. Relaxed, social drawing session welcoming all skill levels for casual doodling or focused study.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
Guided mindful walk through forested trails practicing forest bathing techniques for quiet reflection, intention setting, and sensory awareness; perfect for beginners seeking slow-paced nature immersion and contemplative connection.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Microscope exploration meets impressionistic landscape painting, spanning microscopic to broad natural scales. Campers use microscopes and impressionistic painting techniques in a one day interdisciplinary workshop focused on nature observation and science art interpretation.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Evening museum nights with live music, guided tours, and hands on art making, plus a pop-up bar in the Windgate Foundation Atrium and rooftop cocktails with light bites; galleries open until 9pm.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.