
Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve troll sculptures crafted from fallen branches and wooden pallets populate the NC Arboretum, an interactive outdoor exhibition that invites tactile exploration and contemplative reflections on human life amid forested trails.
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An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.

Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.
Guided arboretum walks for reflective nature journaling, combining field sketching, poetic observation, and basic scientific note-taking across multiple botanical sites with optional prompts and instruction from arboretum staff.

Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.

Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.
Illustrated lecture tracing Blue Ridge ecosystems from the Ice Age to the present, examining paleoclimate-driven shifts in native plants and animals and implications for contemporary conservation.

Intimate gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across sculpture, textiles, and mixed media. Runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wednesday through Sunday.

Intimate gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across sculpture, textiles, and mixed media. Runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wednesday through Sunday.
Intimate gallery exhibition of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across sculpture, textiles, and mixed media. Runs through May 17, 2026; gallery open Wednesday through Sunday.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.
Twilight forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) among Blue Ridge mountain hemlocks and rhododendron at The North Carolina Arboretum, guided slow walks emphasizing sensory awareness, breathwork, and grounding to reduce stress and deepen nature connection.

Hands on workshop teaching epiphytic staghorn fern mounting and maintenance, combining natural history context with step by step mounting techniques; participants build and take home their own mounted fern with placement and care guidance.

Hands on workshop teaching epiphytic staghorn fern mounting and maintenance, combining natural history context with step by step mounting techniques; participants build and take home their own mounted fern with placement and care guidance.
Hands on workshop teaching epiphytic staghorn fern mounting and maintenance, combining natural history context with step by step mounting techniques; participants build and take home their own mounted fern with placement and care guidance.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.
Guided, hands on art class exploring seasonal flora and fauna through observational sketching and nature inspired techniques on the WNC Nature Center grounds; ideal for beginners and anyone seeking outdoor, creative study.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.
Hands on beginner botanical drawing classes teaching line work, shading, and pen and ink techniques while exploring composition, contour, and contrast across four Tuesday morning sessions at the North Carolina Arboretum.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.
Guided forest bathing on the NC Arboretum's verdant trails, combining mindful breathing, slow walking, and sensory awareness for restorative nature therapy and gentle stress reduction suitable for all levels.

Contemporary craft works by regional artists explore sinuous form, movement, and organic shape across multiple media in the Focus Gallery at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Contemporary craft works by regional artists explore sinuous form, movement, and organic shape across multiple media in the Focus Gallery at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Contemporary craft works by regional artists explore sinuous form, movement, and organic shape across multiple media in the Focus Gallery at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.

Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.