
Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve troll sculptures crafted from fallen branches and wooden pallets invite tactile exploration and contemplative play along winding outdoor paths, blending folk art whimsy with ecological materials in an interactive exhibition.
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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.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.
Hands-on outdoor play for children and families exploring the Arboretum’s woods with fairy house and gnome home building, stick fort construction, pond life exploration, and nature storytelling to spark imaginative learning.

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.

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.

Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.

Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.
Introductory ecological gardening class covering ecosystem principles, soil health, and plant selection to design resilient, low-maintenance landscapes; hands-on design strategies aimed at home gardeners seeking sustainable, biodiverse yardscapes.

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.

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.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

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.

Tactile contemporary craft explores sinuous form, implied movement, and organic shape across diverse media, highlighting regional artists' material experiments and sculptural approaches, offering an intimate gallery viewing experience.

Tactile contemporary craft explores sinuous form, implied movement, and organic shape across diverse media, highlighting regional artists' material experiments and sculptural approaches, offering an intimate gallery viewing experience.
Tactile contemporary craft explores sinuous form, implied movement, and organic shape across diverse media, highlighting regional artists' material experiments and sculptural approaches, offering an intimate gallery viewing experience.

Celebration of voices, visions, and material mastery by contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, featuring diverse mixed-media and material-driven works on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.

Celebration of voices, visions, and material mastery by contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, featuring diverse mixed-media and material-driven works on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Celebration of voices, visions, and material mastery by contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, featuring diverse mixed-media and material-driven works on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.

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.

Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.

Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.
Textile based installation translating incarcerated women's struggles into stitched panels of resilience, healing, and advocacy. Free traveling exhibit presented with a local church and nonprofit, inviting empathy and community dialogue.