“Providing resources to help artists stabilize is critical to reviving the cultural heart of our community,” Stephanie Moore, executive director of Center for Craft,
Smart Bets: Vintage Market Days
This year’s Mistletoe Market will feature three days of holiday shopping with a portion of ticket sales benefiting storm recovery efforts.
Smart Bets: Vessels of Merriment
The exhibit features handmade drinking and serving vessels from 17 U.S. ceramics artisans.
Around town: Fingerpicking in honor of Al Petteway
White Horse Black Mountain hosts a tribute concert, Goodwill Ambassador leads acting workshop and more!
Four of a Kind: Ashton Zager talks local fiber arts scene
The fiber artist discusses the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, Art in the Park and more.
Four of a Kind: Lauren Moody on the local jewelry scene
The jewelry designer talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
Four of a Kind: Jesse Sawyer talks local craft scene
The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
New study explores connections between craft and community health
Artist Luis Alvaro Sahagún Nuño, student Kerstan Nealy and professor Ameena Batada reflect on their experiences with the project.
Laura Jones discusses quilting’s legacy in WNC
The president of the nonprofit Western North Carolina Quilters Guild has been quilting since childhood.
Four of a Kind: Leah Solita Mangum talks local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Timber! A historic building method enjoys a local revival
Area builders take different approaches to capture the past in building timber-framed houses and barns.
Four of a Kind: Christie Calaycay discusses jewelry-making
Christie Calaycay discusses her latest creative projects as well as upcoming arts shows that she’s excited to attend.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
Around town: Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam returns for 32nd year
Christmas Jam returns for its 32nd year. Plus, SART offers “pay-what-you-wish” tickets for its annual Christmas revue; 250 nativity sets on display; and more.
12 Baskets Café’s arts programs build community
The nonprofit’s writing, craft and visual arts groups forge a strong sense of belonging among participants.
Around town: A psychedelic circus comes to town
A local rock band’s musical circus at Asheville Music Hall. Plus, Asheville’s annual holiday parade; a new album from Blue Ridge Music Trails; and more.
Around town: Day of the Dead
Asheville Sister Cities brings a Day of the Dead celebration to Weaverville. Plus, a moonlit paddle down the French Broad River; the return of Surreal Sirkus; and more.
Around town: The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival returns for a second year. Plus, former Kentucky poet laureate speaks at UNCA; a new book of poems from local author; and more.
Weaving exhibition celebrates long-ignored history at Black Mountain College
Co-curator Julie J. Thomson discusses her four-year project and hopes for further research on the topic.
Four of a Kind: Olivia Nesnow discusses the local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Around town: Making things happen at Rare Bird Farm
Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.