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Welcome Marquee back to the RAD during its grand opening celebration
The art market is throwing “Take II,” a bash celebrating its return to the River Arts District nearly a year after Helene.
August 21, 2025 03:30 PM
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Grace Powers
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Get the picture of local arts with the ArtsAVL Grants Impact Report
The nonprofit released facts and figures covering the work of the 2023-2024 grant recipients.
July 8, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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The Big Crafty returns for two days of creativity and community
Find one-of-a-kind wares at one of locals’ favorite indie arts and crafts festivals.
July 2, 2024
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Grace Powers
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Telling a community’s story with Creatives Under Instruction
The program, led by Hood Huggers International in collaboration with a number of local partners, fosters artistic inspiration for youth in the Burton Street Neighborhood.
June 18, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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On the hunt for local art
Asheville artist Amanda McLenon is partnering with local businesses for a creative take on a scavenger hunt — giving you the chance to find free art.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Wilson
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ArtsAVL’s Creative Spaces report details challenges of the arts community
The findings from the report will be used to inform new initiatives and guide a 10-year plan for sustaining Buncombe County’s arts and culture.
May 14, 2024
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Grace Powers
Pianist Olga Kern posing in front of a piano in Steinway Hall.
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🎹 Legendary pianist to play two performances in WNC
Pianist Olga Kern will round out Asheville Symphony’s Masterworks Series + perform a solo recital at Brevard Music Center.
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Story Parlor celebrates two years as a sanctuary for the arts
The creative space is a home for partners like Asheville Fringe Arts Festival, Bilingual Birdies, The Campfireball, and many more.
April 22, 2024
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Grace Powers
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