Arts

Center for Craft
Arts
Center for Craft to showcase the US’ foremost American craft library
A recent $425,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation will help it come to fruition.
April 22, 2026 02:49 PM
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Grace Powers
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
A purple mural with multiple faces and the words "Eres un orgulo latino" in the center.
City
Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Exterior of the Story Parlor building with the Memory Quilt event on the marquee
Arts
“Memory Quilt” takes up summer residency at Story Parlor
The summer 2023 Story/Arts Residency will feature Shunyu Huang weaving the senses through Asheville’s shared stories and art.
July 11, 2023
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Molly Wilson
Slideshow of Biltmore grounds during spring and summer.
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The Magruder Glass Booth at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.
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Asheville’s craft tradition returns for its 76th year
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A display of ceramic letters spelling out "Hello Big Crafty."
Festivals
Celebrate local artists at The Big Crafty
Peruse pottery, paintings, and glassworks galore at The Big Crafty, showcasing Asheville’s creative spirit.
June 30, 2023
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Grace Powers
Malcolm's Mountain
Arts
Asheville is the main site of feature film “Malcolm’s Mountain”
“Malcolm’s Mountain” highlights the Asheville area with a story of grief and friendship.
June 16, 2023
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Grace Powers
Swiping America
Culture
Local dates seen on Swiping America, ranked
Four NYC singles swiped right on the Asheville dating scene. Here’s where they went.
June 16, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Chapters Bookstop
Small Business
Asheville welcomes its first book store on wheels
Chapters Bookstop, a passion project of Dawnn Sanders, launched this month.
June 13, 2023
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Laura Hackett
NewSong 2023 competition winners, AC Sapphire.
Arts
Citizen Vinyl presents the 22nd Annual NewSong Music Competition
One of the world’s most popular songwriting competitions puts Asheville in the spotlight.
June 12, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Our Asheville-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Development
Salvage Station announces new indoor venue in the RAD
Salvage Station is making a comeback, moving into the 13.5-acre former Asheville Waste Paper Co. property in the River Arts District.
November 25, 2025
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Grace Powers
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PBS show “This Old House” highlights recovery in WNC
In its 47th season, the show travels to the Asheville area to rebuild Helene-damaged homes for five local families.
November 24, 2025
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Grace Powers
Asheville Airport
Work
How to navigate the Asheville Regional Airport
To help make your time at the Asheville Regional Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 20+ nonstop flights.
November 23, 2025
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STAFF
Riverside Park Rendering
Open Space Bonds fund 221 acres of recreation space and 14 miles of trails
More than $3.6 million was allocated to six projects across Buncombe County.
November 20, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Food
Sip to support at Asheville’s 12 Bars of Christmas
The spirited celebration is designed to support MANNA FoodBank and local businesses recovering from Helene.
November 20, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Culture
5 holiday pop-up bars around Asheville
Gather your crew to enjoy some fa-la-la-la-libations at these holiday pop-up bars around Asheville.
November 20, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Sports
Asheville to host SoCon Basketball Championships for the next 10 years
Local leaders announced a 10-year agreement, extending Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville’s longtime role as host through 2035.
November 19, 2025
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Grace Powers
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Helene Recovery Plan approved for Buncombe County
Buncombe County Commissioners adopted the plan, which includes 114 projects designed to rebuild and revitalize all six municipalities in the next five years.
November 19, 2025
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Grace Powers