Heartful Art can be found in Trackside Studios. | Photo by Scarlett Phipps
For the first day of Small Business Week, we’re shining a light on the painters, potters, jewelers, screenprinters, and woodworkers that make Asheville a work of art.
Let’s get to know some of our city’s local artists better through a virtual art crawl.
Heartful Art
Raphaella Vaisseau has been uplifting and inspiring with her colorful landscapes since 1991 (just look at the beautiful array above). You can see some of her art in the RAD’s Trackside Studios.
Just look at these gorgeous Ginkgo Drop earrings.
Photo by Christie Calaycay
Calaycay Design
The Filipina-American-owned jewelry studio boasts beautiful earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings made from sterling silver, gold, and bronze. Shop the site or head to the studio inside Pink Dog Creative. Custom pieces are available as well if you’re seeking something one-of-a-kind.
These posters add pizzazz to any wall.
Photo via Subject Matter Studio
Subject Matter Studio
The graphic design and screenprinting studio crafts some of the coolest concert posters around for artists like The Avett Brothers and Billy Strings. Be one with the band and grab a poster online to display proudly.
Cinco de Mayo Cerveza Celebration | 2-9 p.m. | Highland Brewing Co. | Free | Sip on a Specialty Cerveza Flight, indulge in refreshing margaritas, pick up great eats from El Querubin and Dirty Gertie’s Taco Truck.
Tuesday, May 6
Yoga and Coffee | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Cooperative Coffee Shop | $10+ | Balance your mind and body on the outdoor deck, then head inside for coffee and community.
Wednesday, May 7
Asheville Improv Festival | Wednesday, May 7-Saturday, May 10 | Times vary | Various locations | $20+ | Be there for the first night of the fest to see what creativity comes of the performances when there’s no script and no safety net.
Thursday, May 8
Books & Brews Trivia with Lit Local | 6-8 p.m. | Ginger’s Revenge | Free | The night’s theme is “Lands, Rooms, and Realms,” putting your knowledge of fictional worlds to the test.
Friday, May 9
Movies in the Park | 8-11 p.m. | Pack Square Park | Free | Sit back in your lawn chair and watch “Moana 2" (with treats from food trucks, of course) — a new family-friendly film will play each month through August.
Saturday, May 10
FiberFestival | 12-6 p.m. | Lutheridge, Arden | Free | Celebrate the Blue Ridge Mountain fiber economy with shopping, interactive demonstrations, a community clothing swap, food, music, and more.*
Sunny Point Cafe is doing dinner every Friday and Saturday night starting on Friday, May 16. The Smoked BBQ Popup Patio Dinners will put the team’s new smoker to good use, slingin’ barbecue, sandwiches, sides, sauces, and dessert in a picnic-style setting.
Award
Four Asheville breweries brought home some hardware at the World Beer Cup last week. Diatribe, Highland, and Sierra Nevada all won gold for their Chocolate Porter, Daycation Gold, and Weizenbock, respectively. Hi-Wire is also reppin’ silver for its Hi-Wire Lager. Raise a glass to these award-winning ales.
Edu
Warren Wilson College has announced its inaugural climate summit, “Collaboration for Climate Action,” happening Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22. The weekend will consist of workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions, guided walks, performances, art installations, and more, all in collaboration with various local environmental groups. Register for the free event.
Coming Soon
Buggy Pops went on a hiatus after losing inventory to Helene, but the cart will make its rounds again this summer. Cool off with an ice pop (we love the Key Lime Pie flavor) this June, July, and August at North Asheville Tailgate Market and events like Big Crafty.
Learn
Today marks the start of the 10th annual Zelda Fitzgerald Week, a week of events honoring the writer + artist while diving into the creative world of Fitzgerald and her contemporaries. Zelda Dearest is hosting all seven events, from literary talks and a creative salon to a theatrical performance and an evening of storytelling.
Featured Home
Perched in peaceful Swannanoa, minutes from Black Mountain, this 3-bed, 2-bath retreat features a beautifully updated kitchen, a floor-to-ceiling wood-wrapped fireplace, and a built-out basement for all the storage you could ever need. See all 20+ pics.*
Featured Apartment
Nature, comfort, and active living come together at Hominy at RiverBlue, nestled within the 55-acre RiverBlue development. Now leasing, this community offers scenic greenways, hiking trails, one mile of riverfront, and modern amenities like pickleball courts + coworking spaces. Take a tour.*
Wellness
Discover your biological age with a single blood test taken at home. Starting at $499, TruAge gives you a personalized longevity plan — save 20% with code WELLNESS20.*
Announced
Spots in our 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide are sold out ahead of Mother’s Day. Luckily for you, we’ve added a few more for Father’s Day. Hurry — save 20% with code PGG2025 when you secure your spot now.
Did you know it’s possible to shop small on Amazon? Support small businesses and artisans across the country when you shop Amazon Handmade. We love these five items that can be personalized with your name or message:
Speaking of Asheville art, we can’t forget about our local tattoo artists. For Small Business Week, Drawing Board Tattoo is offering 20% off its “Get What You Get” gumball machine tattoos (if you’re feeling extra bold) as well as 20% off Mother’s Day flash. Here’s a peek at some of the designs.
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