
Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.
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Whimsical, tactile field study of twelve troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets, exploring human life through recycled nature derived materials. Visitors wander a forest trail encountering interactive site specific figures.

Whimsical, tactile field study of twelve troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets, exploring human life through recycled nature derived materials. Visitors wander a forest trail encountering interactive site specific figures.
Whimsical, tactile field study of twelve troll sculptures made from fallen branches and wooden pallets, exploring human life through recycled nature derived materials. Visitors wander a forest trail encountering interactive site specific figures.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.

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.
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.

Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.

Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.
Lauren leads a guided nature walk along forested streams and creeks, examining aquatic life, erosion dynamics, and riparian plants to reveal how waterways support the arboretum’s biodiversity and overall park ecology.

Cozy two hour indoor painting workshop led by Erika at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on winter palette and nature inspired compositions; materials and guided techniques help beginners capture frost, bare branches, and cool light.

Cozy two hour indoor painting workshop led by Erika at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on winter palette and nature inspired compositions; materials and guided techniques help beginners capture frost, bare branches, and cool light.
Cozy two hour indoor painting workshop led by Erika at The North Carolina Arboretum, focusing on winter palette and nature inspired compositions; materials and guided techniques help beginners capture frost, bare branches, and cool light.
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.
Interactive tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff highlighting select objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and rotating exhibitions. Drop in format with no reservations; each tour offers a new thematic focus.
Interactive tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff highlighting select objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and rotating exhibitions. Drop in format with no reservations; each tour offers a new thematic focus.
Interactive tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff highlighting select objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and rotating exhibitions. Drop in format with no reservations; each tour offers a new thematic focus.