Amid the pandemic, Juniper Winnecour and her mother, Meg, applied for the Chateau Orquevaux residency in France. Two years later, the pair of local artists are preparing for their travels abroad.
Around town: A weeklong celebration of women musicians
The second annual Women to the Front Festival expands to a weeklong celebration. Plus, “The Village Witch” releases her new book; A-B Tech’s student and faculty literature and arts publication “The Rhapsodist”; and more.
Four of a Kind: Julie Armbruster shares insights on the local visual arts scene
The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Four of a Kind: Micah Mackenzie talks local photography scene
The photographer talks new projects and the city’s scene.
Around Town: DIYabled stages second annual Disability Pride Art Show
Disability Pride Month is celebrated with an art show in West Asheville. Plus, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance turns 20; a parade of lake monsters in Black Mountain; and more.
Shunyu Huang’s Story Parlor residency explores senses and memories
The Chinese native and West Asheville resident discusses her July series.
Around Town: Steep Canyon Rangers kick off summer tour at home
The Steep Canyon Rangers’ Graham Sharp on hometown shows. Plus, Citizen Vinyl gets a new producer in residence; a new art exhibition at Wedge Brewing Company; and more.
Harrison Greetings draws on the past
Greg Harrison is introducing his father Bill’s classic greeting card designs to a new generation.
Four of a Kind: Kisha Blount on the local visual arts scene
The oil painter and graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Four of a Kind: Starr Sariego discusses the local photography scene
The photographer and curator talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Creatives in the Crowd: Kelly Saunders surrenders to the flow
For most of her adult life, Kelly Saunders has enjoyed a full and successful career in corporate marketing. But her passion always brought her back to painting.
Asheville artists celebrate the creative legacy of Carrie Cox
Previous and current Wedge artists come together to celebrate the life of fellow artist Carrie Cox.
Kids’ takes: Area youths share creative works about spring
This month, we feature three works from third and fourth grade students at Odyssey School.
Creatives in the Crowd: Forrest Douglas spreads opportunity via tattooing
The Asheville native freely shares his body art knowledge, and his generosity is proving contagious.
New collage exhibit debuts at Pink Dog
Show curators Connie Bostic and Marya Roland discuss the joys of the democratic art form.
Local shelter provides a place for creativity and hope
Art, says JoeRob, has saved him from drug addiction and has offered him a deeper sense of purpose in life. Through the Restored Dreams Project, he’s hoping to extend that message to others facing adverse experiences.
Kids stuff: The beauty of mistakes
Amy Chambers, art teacher at Glen Arden Elementary, discusses the benefits of the arts and the dedication teachers bring to the profession.
Green in brief: Duke Energy completes Hot Springs microgrid
The microgrid includes 2 megawatts of solar panel capacity and 4.4 MW of battery storage. Those resources are enough to power the entire town for an extended period if its connection to the main grid is disrupted.
Year in Review: Arts professionals lift each other up
Local theater professionals, musicians and photographers lend their expertise to this year’s reflections.
Asheville’s newest exhibit spaces provide fresh opportunities
The owners of Czart Gallery, Modern Muse and Origins Makerspace discuss their journeys as business owners.
Mike Poggioli’s photography book captures the Blue Ridge at sunrise
The Asheville transplant discusses his journey to landscape photography.