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Springtime transformation and renewal take center stage through artworks inspired by thawed ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and newly hatched insects. A contemplative gallery exhibition emphasizing delicate resilience and fresh beginnings.
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A theme-driven gallery exhibition exploring “Transformation” through 25+ local artists and many styles. Expect ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and mixed media under one roof.

A theme-driven gallery exhibition exploring “Transformation” through 25+ local artists and many styles. Expect ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and mixed media under one roof.
A theme-driven gallery exhibition exploring “Transformation” through 25+ local artists and many styles. Expect ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and mixed media under one roof.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.
Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city streets through brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and misty atmospheric light. A daily life focused exhibition centered on capturing fleeting moments.

American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city streets through brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and misty atmospheric light. A daily life focused exhibition centered on capturing fleeting moments.
American Impressionist paintings (1870–1940) illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city streets through brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and misty atmospheric light. A daily life focused exhibition centered on capturing fleeting moments.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on landscape-inspired works and muse-driven themes, with a social, walk-through vibe and plenty of time to mingle, browse, and talk process with fellow art lovers.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on landscape-inspired works and muse-driven themes, with a social, walk-through vibe and plenty of time to mingle, browse, and talk process with fellow art lovers.
An opening-night gallery reception centered on landscape-inspired works and muse-driven themes, with a social, walk-through vibe and plenty of time to mingle, browse, and talk process with fellow art lovers.
An evening centered on landscape-inspired visual art and muse-driven themes, curated by the REVOLVE collective. Expect a contemporary gallery vibe with nature imagery, evocative color palettes, and conversation-friendly browsing.
An evening centered on landscape-inspired visual art and muse-driven themes, curated by the REVOLVE collective. Expect a contemporary gallery vibe with nature imagery, evocative color palettes, and conversation-friendly browsing.
An evening centered on landscape-inspired visual art and muse-driven themes, curated by the REVOLVE collective. Expect a contemporary gallery vibe with nature imagery, evocative color palettes, and conversation-friendly browsing.

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.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.

A culminating MFA thesis exhibition with five graduating WCU artists presenting contemporary work across multiple media after three years of studio research and experimentation. Expect a campus-gallery atmosphere with diverse processes and conceptual approaches.

A culminating MFA thesis exhibition with five graduating WCU artists presenting contemporary work across multiple media after three years of studio research and experimentation. Expect a campus-gallery atmosphere with diverse processes and conceptual approaches.
A culminating MFA thesis exhibition with five graduating WCU artists presenting contemporary work across multiple media after three years of studio research and experimentation. Expect a campus-gallery atmosphere with diverse processes and conceptual approaches.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.

An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.

An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.

Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.

Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.
Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.

A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.

A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.

Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots, highlighting bold voices, progressive regional perspectives, and material mastery across mediums. Browse during Asheville Art Museum gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday, on view through May 17, 2026.

Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots, highlighting bold voices, progressive regional perspectives, and material mastery across mediums. Browse during Asheville Art Museum gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday, on view through May 17, 2026.
Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots, highlighting bold voices, progressive regional perspectives, and material mastery across mediums. Browse during Asheville Art Museum gallery hours Wednesday through Sunday, on view through May 17, 2026.

Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.

Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.
Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.