River Arts District spring studio stroll, May 9 and 10

The River Arts District holds its spring studio stroll over Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Studios and galleries will be open to the public with live demonstrations.

Press release from event organizers:

River Arts District Celebrates Mothers’ Day with Two-Day Studio Stroll and Art Sale

*NOTE THIS STROLL REPLACES THE JUNE STUDIO STROLL

WHAT: The Artists of Asheville’s River Arts District open their doors for a full weekend in the Spring Studio Stroll and Art Sale, welcoming the public to experience and collect amazing art in the studios and galleries in which the inspiration flows. Come be inspired, shop, meet the artists and watch live demonstrations.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: River Arts District, Asheville 2015 map here.

WHO: Thousands of visitors from nearby and abroad interacting with some 180+ artists working and selling art in their River Arts District studios.

DETAILS: The River Arts District of Asheville is a mile long cluster of working studios, galleries and eateries housed in the former industrial section of town surrounding the railroad along the banks of the French Broad River. More than 180 working studio artists, many with showrooms and galleries, are open throughout the year. During Studio Stroll, visitors are able to comb the district riding the Grey Line Trolley for free. River Arts District Artists work in such mediums as paint, pencil, pottery, metal, fiber, glass, wax and paper.

For more information, please contact Shelley Schenker, radartistmarketing@gmail.com

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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