Pack Square Park will be transformed into a handmade hotspot on Sunday, July 15, as The Big Crafty celebrates a decade of independent art and artists.
Smart Bets: Cashiers Plein Air Festival
The biennial painting festival and sale returns to the Jackson County town July 17-21.
![NEAR AND FAR: Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze, left, and guitarist Tasha Dorji performed in 'Threshold Embrace,' with art by Kimberly Gattozzi, at Revolve in November — one of many experimental and multidisciplinary offerings presented by the art space. “A really important aspect of Revolve [is] a balance of local and international artists,” says program director Colby Caldwell. Photo courtesy of Revolve](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THRESHOLD_EMBRACE_VANESSA_SKANTZE_TASHI_DORJI_art-by_Kimberly-Gattozzi-330x330.jpg)
Revolve and MAP mark a year of partnership
Giving a platform to the collection of artists and ideas “was like lighting a match,” Colby Caldwell says. “I thought we’d have one show a month. It became where we could literally have a show every day.”
Glass artists test the limits in upcoming exhibit
On Sunday, July 1, Momentum Gallery will debut its exhibit, Reflections, as part of Summer of Glass series.
Asheville Zine Fest spotlights a ‘community many didn’t know existed’
The Asheville Zine Fest now fills a regional need, attracting some 300 guests and 40 vendors, including notable local authors like F.T. Lukens.
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Local artists confront gun violence
On Friday, June 15, the YMI Cultural Center will host ‘Trigger Warning,’ an art exhibit by members of Pink Dog Creative.
Smart Bets: Secundo
Asheville BookWorks hosts an exhibition of the 11-artist collective’s work, June 7-July 28.
Marshall’s Mermaid Parade and Festival continues to grow in its 11th year
The event began unofficially over a decade ago, during Marshall’s French Broad Friday, when a few enthusiastic participants dressed up like mermaids for the festivities. They were a hit.
Smart Bets: Opening Eyes
The exhibition of Asheville-based contemporary artists runs June 1-30 at The Satellite Gallery.
Conscious Party: Re:Views of Asheville & WNC
The exhibition and sale of revisioned vintage postcards by Terry Taylor benefits the Friends of the North Carolina Room projects and will be held June 1-2 at 305 Hillside St.
AVL Beer Week 2018: The Odditorium celebrates five years with new events and concoctions
“We always say, ‘It takes a village to run this place,’” says Amy Marshall, who owns the West Asheville venue with her partner, Tamy Kuper.
Public art projects make murals available to everyone
Across Western North Carolina, public art projects seek to build community and unite individuals from all walks of life.
LEAF leads the charge for gender equality at music festivals
The spring festival — held Thursday, May 10, to Sunday, May 13 — features more then 20 percent women-led acts, including its headliners and the entire Lakeside main stage schedule for Friday.
Conscious Party: ‘The Thread That Binds’ art show
I Am Home Art Project’s second show takes place May 5 at Ginger’s Revenge.
Smart Bets: Weaverville Art Safari
The seasonal self-guided tours of artists’ studios runs April 28-29 with a preview party April 27.
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian and The Oconaluftee Indian Village prepare new exhibits
The Indian Village is right down the road from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and it is designed to show visitors what life in a traditional Cherokee village would have been like during the 18th century.
Smart Bets: The Point In Between
The Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center launches its Black Mountain location with an exhibition of Phil Kurz’s artwork and writing on April 14.
In photos: {Re}HAPPENING
The 8th {Re}HAPPENING, an annual fundraiser for Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, took place at Camp Rockmont on Saturday, March 31.
UNCA’s Arts Fest explores creative intersections
Along with exhibitions, concerts, readings, dance performances and a ceramics sale, Arts Fest also offers installations and presentations aimed at engaging students and the broader Asheville community.
Smart Bets: Natural Elements
The exhibition runs April 2-30 at the Wedge at Foundation’s Cloud Room and features the work of local artists Elise Okrend, Tessa Lang and Jen Gordon.