Visit the Folk Art Center
Browse the Allanstand Craft Shop—America’s oldest craft shop—then wander upstairs galleries of traditional and contemporary Southern Highland Guild work. Heritage Weekend adds live artisan demonstrations for a relaxed, culture-rich outing on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Low key afternoon hangout in a cozy cafe setting where folks sip coffee while writing, knitting, and working on small crafts. Conversation is optional, with space for quiet making and casual chat.
Downtown gallery time with rotating fine art on the walls, highlighting work by local and regional artists. A relaxed evening browse suited for casual viewers and collectors looking for new pieces’s art scene.
Downtown gallery time with rotating fine art on the walls, highlighting work by local and regional artists. A relaxed evening browse suited for casual viewers and collectors looking for new pieces’s art scene.
Downtown gallery time with rotating fine art on the walls, highlighting work by local and regional artists. A relaxed evening browse suited for casual viewers and collectors looking for new pieces’s art scene.
An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.
An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.
An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
A curated museum presentation exploring American identity through visual art, with standout works and interpretive context spanning eras and styles. Slow-paced gallery viewing in a downtown museum setting suited for art lovers and history-minded visitors.
A curated museum presentation exploring American identity through visual art, with standout works and interpretive context spanning eras and styles. Slow-paced gallery viewing in a downtown museum setting suited for art lovers and history-minded visitors.
A curated museum presentation exploring American identity through visual art, with standout works and interpretive context spanning eras and styles. Slow-paced gallery viewing in a downtown museum setting suited for art lovers and history-minded visitors.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A guided group walk centered on Lake Junaluska’s scenic shoreline, built for easy conversation and fresh air. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a low key outing and local connection.
A fall edition marketplace packed with Southern Highland artisans selling handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, and home goods. Browse vendor booths inside a large indoor arena for a lively regional craft fair vibe and community shopping day.
A fall edition marketplace packed with Southern Highland artisans selling handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, and home goods. Browse vendor booths inside a large indoor arena for a lively regional craft fair vibe and community shopping day.
A fall edition marketplace packed with Southern Highland artisans selling handmade pottery, jewelry, textiles, and home goods. Browse vendor booths inside a large indoor arena for a lively regional craft fair vibe and community shopping day.
Hands-on fiber arts demo exploring how raw fleece becomes finished yarn, with expert guidance in traditional wool spinning and felting techniques. An approachable museum setting geared to learners of all ages and craft-curious beginners.
Hands-on fiber arts demo exploring how raw fleece becomes finished yarn, with expert guidance in traditional wool spinning and felting techniques. An approachable museum setting geared to learners of all ages and craft-curious beginners.
Hands-on fiber arts demo exploring how raw fleece becomes finished yarn, with expert guidance in traditional wool spinning and felting techniques. An approachable museum setting geared to learners of all ages and craft-curious beginners.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
Over 100 juried Southern Highland Craft Guild artisans fill the concourse and arena with fine American craft, from contemporary to traditional. Browse clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, leather, paper, mixed media, and jewelry across multiple levels.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.
A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.
A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A deep dive into lathe-based making, tracing how spinning wood and tool marks shaped an artistic movement. Expect close-looking at turned forms and sculptural textures in a quiet, curated gallery context.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
A vibrant outdoor vendor fair in Pack Square Park where makers and small brands sell handmade goods and products directly to eager shoppers. Browse booths, discover local finds, and connect with artisans in a bustling downtown setting.
A nationally recognized juried craft fair fills the Harrah’s Cherokee Center with Southern Highlands artisan booths and handmade goods across multiple mediums. Browse and shop a large indoor vendor market with a community festival feel.
A nationally recognized juried craft fair fills the Harrah’s Cherokee Center with Southern Highlands artisan booths and handmade goods across multiple mediums. Browse and shop a large indoor vendor market with a community festival feel.
A nationally recognized juried craft fair fills the Harrah’s Cherokee Center with Southern Highlands artisan booths and handmade goods across multiple mediums. Browse and shop a large indoor vendor market with a community festival feel.