Outdoor concerts, street dances, picnics with family (chosen or blood) and friends — all culminating in a fireworks spectacle — underscore the sweetness of a summer holiday.
Smart Bets: Breaking Ground
The group show of Asheville-area ceramic artists opens June 8 at the Flood Gallery.
Smart Bets: Kenilworth Artists Association Tour
The annual free, self-guided tour of the Asheville neighborhood’s 40-plus artists’ studios is set for May 25-26.
Smart Bets: Asheville Mini Maker Faire
The inaugural local celebration of invention, creativity, curiosity and hands-on learning takes place April 6 on UNC Asheville’s Main Quad.
Curated holiday markets offer gift-buying alternatives
Curious about holiday markets? Check out these pop-ups planned around Asheville.
Smart Bets: The Big Crafty
The holiday art event returns for its 10th year, Dec. 1-2 at the U.S. Cellular Center.
Smart Bets: Bannerman Folk Camp
The 49th annual Thanksgiving weekend gathering takes place Nov. 22-25 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly.
Smart Bets: WNC Pottery Festival
The town of Dillsboro hosts the 14th annual celebration on Nov. 3.
Smart Bets: Beaverdam Studio Tour
The self-guided tours of North Asheville artists’ studios runs Oct. 27-28.
Woodworker Steve Noggle is featured at the 71st annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Self-taught woodturner Steve Noggle is the featured maker at the 71st annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, which runs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 19-21, at the US Cellular Center.
Weaverville’s female business owners talk support and collaboration
Woman-owned businesses are the norm in Weaverville’s downtown district, a bustling hamlet that puts the lie to the notion of small towns as sleepy places where nothing much ever happens.
Smart Bets: Festival of Heroes
The combination Medieval Market and Viking Fight Night takes place Oct. 13 at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre.
Asheville art insiders offer tours connecting crafters and art enthusiasts
One of the goals of Art Connections is to be an accessible link between art lovers and collectors and the high-quality art studios in the region.
The life, work and influence of glass artist Harvey Littleton
Local artists, gallery owners and scholars discuss Harvey Littleton’s impact on the region’s glass scene.
Fall festival remains a constant for John C. Campbell Folk School
“Traditionally, our Fall Festival is a time for celebrating our Appalachian heritage with our vibrant community of locals, students, staff and visitors,” says Jerry Jackson.
Craft Week returns to WNC
During this nationally celebrated event, held Friday, Oct. 5-Wednesday, Oct. 14, studios and galleries throughout the country open their doors to shine a spotlight on handmade craft in all its forms.
New collective creates art as a spiritual pursuit
Open Coven, a new collective designed to assist fledgling as well as experienced artists in discovering the sacred process of making art, offers indoor and outdoor workshops this fall.
Smart Bets: Mountain Heritage Day
The annual celebration of regional culture takes place Sept. 29 at Western Carolina University.
Smart Bets: North Carolina Ceramic Arts Festival
Over 40 ceramic artists from across the state and the East coast will be at Pack Square Park on Sept. 22.
Area classes offer art instruction for all abilities
Use this list as a starting point to explore a new interest, jumpstart your artistic engine, or just get your hands dirty in a totally fun way.
Smart Bets: Art in Autumn
The fine art and craft show returns to downtown Weaverville on Sept. 15.