THE DESCENT: A security officer stands behind Severn Eaton as he rides down the escalator at Trump Tower.

Asheville Art Talk: Severn Eaton rides the escalator at Trump Tower

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Thomas Calder

Local artist Severn Eaton recently took his art project “White Shame,” to New York. The original plan was to photograph himself on the streets. His plans changed when he passed by Trump Tower.

The Asheville Humane Society and the Asheville Museum of Science team up for a pet adoption event and a special Science Pub event tonight, Friday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Weekend Picks: Friday, Jan. 27 – Sunday, Jan 29

Posted on January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 by Abigail Griffin

Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Science Pub: Meet Your Dog An Introduction to the Science Underlying Your Dog’s Behavior 254-7162, ashevillescience.org FR (1/27), 5:30pm – Science Pub: “Meet Your Dog An Introduction to the Science Underlying Your Dog’s […]

WANTED — KIDS' ART AND WRITING: It's time to submit kids' and teens' art and writing for possible publication in the 2017 Mountain Xpress Kids Issue. Above, a watercolor by Sand Hill-Venable Elementary School fourth-grader Kylie Davi published in the 2016 Kids Issue.

‘What Matters to Me?': Xpress seeks art, writing for 2017 Kids Issue

Posted on January 26, 2017January 28, 2017 by Tracy Rose

Each year, Xpress highlights the thoughtful and engaging creative work of area K-12 students in a special issue, which also includes listings of local and regional summer camps. The deadline to submit student work is Friday, Feb. 17.

HERITAGE AND HOPE: Hood Tours founder and guide DeWayne Barton poses with a sculpture at the Burton Street Community Peace Gardens. In poor areas, especially those with histories of violence, “There should be a green space, a space of beauty where we can go and process information,” he says.

Hood Tours share the history and future of black Asheville

Posted on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The tour, which grew out of a discussion about changes to Asheville’s black neighborhoods, businesses and landmarks, will be free to local African-Americans during February in honor of Black History Month.

Beginning today, Friday, Jan. 13 and running through Saturday, May 13, The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is hosting the Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins exhibition, which includes Zola Marcus’ early representational and Cubist works as well as his more abstract later paintings. Marcus attended the 1953 Summer Institute at Black Mountain College and the show explores the impact that his short time at the college had on his life and practice and how his work has contributed to the college and its legacy. Untitled painting by Zola Marcus courtesy of the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center.

Weekend Picks: Friday, Jan. 13 – Sunday, Jan. 15

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 by Abigail Griffin

Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY ‘Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins’ at Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center 56 Broadway, 828-350-8484, blackmountaincollege.org FR (1/13) through SA (5/13) – Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins, exhibition of the paintings of Zola Marcus. Reception: […]

DARKNESS AND LIGHT: "I’ve been doing a lot of landscapes lately," says artist Elizabeth Porritt Carrington. "All are in this sort of twilight, which I call the gloaming ... the very last light of the day."

Elizabeth Porritt Carrington shows landscape paintings at the F.W. Gallery

Posted on January 3, 2017December 27, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Artist Elizabeth Porritt Carrington speaks of the powerful influence of grief on her journey as an artist.

'Meet the Neighbors' by Kent Ambler courtesy of American Folk Art

Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Dec. 25

Posted on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! EXHIBITIONS ‘The Wish List Celebration’ at American Folk Art 64 Biltmore Ave., 281-2134, amerifolk.com FR (11/25) through FR (12/30) – The Wish List Celebration, group exhibition. ‘We’re not who we thought we were’ at RAMP […]

UNCA’s Steam Studio opens

Posted on December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Alli Marshall

The art and technology facility, funded in part with a $400,000 grant from Duke Energy, is part of the university’s plan to connect creative learning across its curriculum.

Come out to the Monte Vista Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 6-8 p.m. to find out which tree took the top prize in the annual Deck the Trees benefit for Swannanoa Christian Ministries. Photo courtesy of the organizers.

Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 9 – Sunday, Dec. 11

Posted on December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Deck the Trees Benefit libbafairleigh@gmail.com, facebook.com/montevistahotel FR (12/2) through SU (12/25), 10am-9pm – Proceeds from donations at this exhibition of unique hand-decorated Christmas trees benefit the Swananoa Valley Christian Ministry Fuel Fund. Awarding of […]

Mama Maisha is an Asheville-based nonprofit focused on preventing maternal death in Africa and developing nations. The organization has been saving lives and empowering women in Tanzanian villages. They are hosting a fundraiser and concert at Lexington Avenue Brewery on Friday, Dec. 2 at . Photo courtesy of Mama Maisha

Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4

Posted on December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

December is underway, and there are plenty of holiday events to choose from. Whether you are interested in local holiday art and craft sales, Christmas theater shows or a jingle-bell themed 5K — this weekend has you covered. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend […]

CUPS FOR CONVERSATION: From left, potters Laurie Caffery Harris, Evan Cornish-Keefe, Shannon Tovey, Tyler Anderson and Nick Moen hold some of the Democratic Cup designs.

Asheville Art Talk: The Democratic Cup

Posted on November 27, 2016November 23, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Nick Moen and his fellow potters are hoping to spark conversation across party lines.

FARAWAY FRIENDS: Ashevillean Sara Legatski has traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation several times, and while at home, she helps organize fundraisers for the movement unfolding there. One such upcoming concert and art auction feature work by Ravi Mitchell, Faryn Davis and Peter Parpan, pictured from left.

Conscious party: Support for Standing Rock

Posted on November 19, 2016November 21, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

For supporters of the Standing Rock movement, there are multiple ways to get involved without leaving Asheville.

The historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a magical place anytime of year. During the holiday season the building comes even more alive with its annual Winter Wonderland festivities. Photo courtesy of The Grove Arcade.

Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20

Posted on November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

Get your Thanksgiving relaxation started early with a weekend chock full of fun events. From holiday light shows to gallery openings, costume party extravaganzas, yoga kirtans and storytelling festivals – this weekend is jam packed! Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Winter Wonderland […]

REDISCOVERY: Two Hoots Press re-released 'Roaming the Mountains with John Parris,' this past October. The original publication came out in 1955.

Finding John Parris

Posted on November 14, 2016November 11, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Parris, who was born in Sylva in 1914, worked for a number of publications on three different continents, before returning to Western North Carolina in 1947. By 1955, he began writing a weekly column, “Roaming the Mountains,” for The Asheville Citizen-Times.

FINE TUNED BAMBOO: Jem Klein works on a shakuhachi bamboo flute in his home studio in Burnsville.

Asheville Art Talk: Jem Klein and the shakuhachi bamboo flute

Posted on November 11, 2016November 3, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Since he was 11 years old, Jem Klein has perfected the craft of flute making.

Photo of pottery demonstration during the 2013 WNC Pottery Festival courtesy of the WNC Pottery Festival

Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6

Posted on November 4, 2016November 3, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

FRIDAY Downtown Asheville First Friday Art Walks downtownashevilleartdistrict.org 1st FRIDAYS, 5-8pm – Downtown Asheville museums and galleries open doors to visitors. Visit the website for participating venues and full details. Free to attend. Culture Vulture Film Festival 692-8062, saveculture.org FR (11/4), 6pm – Proceeds from this film festival benefit the Center for Cultural Preservation. $25. Held […]

Give!Local fundraising drive begins

Posted on October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 by Clara Murray

Give!Local returns Nov. 1, featuring 47 local nonprofits who are campaigning for financial support via Give!Local’s one-stop, online, donation platform. Festivities on Nov. 2 will formally kick off this two-month, end-of-year donation drive with a free party at Highland Brewing in Asheville, celebrating the participating nonprofits. This is Give!Local’s second year. Last year, the campaign raised […]

Art work by Donna E. Price from the exhibition, "drift [know no border]" at Mars Hill University

Weekend Picks: Saturday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 30

Posted on October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

Halloween is just around the corner, and this weekend offers a wide assortment of treats. From autumnal festivals to community art walks, gallery openings, haunted houses and traditional Day of the Dead celebrations – this weekend has goodies for everyone. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a […]

A NEW SPACE: For the last two years, YaYa Wenning has been searching for studio space. On Saturday, Nov. 5, she will open the West Side Artists Coop.

Asheville Art Talk: The Westside Artist Co-op

Posted on October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Westside Artists Co-op holds its grand opening, Saturday, Nov. 5.

DRIFTERS: Donna E. Price, left, and Elisa Treml have made their way from Austria to share their latest works, in an exhibit titled "drift: [know no borders]."

Asheville Art Talk: Drifting along with Donna E. Price and Elisa Treml

Posted on October 23, 2016October 21, 2016 by Thomas Calder

Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery will host the exhibit “drift: [know no borders]” Wednesday, Oct. 26-Sunday-Sunday, Nov. 20. Works by artists Donna E. Price and Elisa Treml’s make up the collection. The exhibit also marks Treml’s first time to both Western North Carolina and the United States.

Tibetan Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery

Weekend Picks: Friday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 23

Posted on October 21, 2016October 20, 2016 by Abigail Griffin

Whether you are raring to go to the Women & Money Conference, a scary open mic, a benefit in a castle, or a low country boil, Asheville has you covered this weekend! Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY ‘SCARY […]

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