Arts

A group of artists poses for a photo in front of a mural.
Culture
How craft improves community well-being
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Kick off Asheville Symphony’s 2023-24 season with a (free) Symphony in the Park Concert
Round out summer with scores from your favorite classic movies — plus see where Asheville Symphony will be playing in the upcoming season.
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Learn something new at these 12 museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
LULLABY AT BIRDLAND
Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
Source: N.C. Folk Heritage Committee / Shindig on the Green
Culture
Honor Appalachian heritage at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Celebrate the culture of the mountains with the help of the Folk Heritage Committee.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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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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Score a Biltmore Annual Pass (and its perks) during the Summer Savings Sale
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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."
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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
Dancers at Hola Asheville festival.
Festivals
Celebrate Latin American culture at Hola Asheville
Get ready to eat, shop, move, and groove as you experience the culture of Latin America at the annual Hola Asheville festival.
June 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
Clay Day activities
Arts
Play with clay at the Folk Art Center’s annual Clay Day
See demonstrations from ceramic and clay artists that are totally kiln it.
June 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
Center for Craft
Arts
A new immersive art installation is coming to Asheville
Explore Appalachia in the aftermath of a mysterious, world-changing event.
June 7, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Psychic Hotline
Events
Psychic Hotline pops up at Citizen Vinyl
There will be specialty LPs and merch, Burmese tapas, and a DJ set from one half of Sylvan Esso.
June 7, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Rabbit Rabbit music venue
Arts
Buncombe County’s creative economy bounces back
Job growth and industry sales have reached their highest levels since before the pandemic.
June 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
Min Xiao-Fen and River Guerguerian
Arts
Hear original scores from Min Xiao-Fen at this silent film screening
She’ll be joined by percussionist River Guerguerian.
June 6, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Arts
The Art of Food visits the Asheville Art Museum
Works from Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein are on the menu.
June 1, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Cacao
Entertainment
Amethyst Realm brings cacao and flow arts to the South Slope
This community safe space has big plans to get Asheville moving.
May 31, 2023
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Grace Powers
History
Celebrate the late Bob Moog’s 89th birthday with these local events
It’s gonna be a Moog-tastic week.
May 16, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Odonata Farm Barn Mars Hill
Events
Frolic at Odonata Farm for the inaugural May Arts Fest
Expect flower crowns, art demos, Tintype photos, and performances from Jane Kramer and Jenna Lindbo.
May 8, 2023
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Laura Hackett
The Peripheral - Jimmy's Bar
Arts
10 new film projects in the Asheville area
From a sci-fi thriller to a new docuseries about an epic American bike ride.
May 2, 2023
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Laura Hackett
Kishi Bashi plays the violin in a field.
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🎻 Catch this season’s final ALT ASO performance at Asheville Amadeus 2023
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