The Living Arts Foundation’s latest show debuts Feb. 13.
Smart Bets: Peace Am I
Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis’ exhibition has an opening reception Feb. 8 at The BLOCK off Biltmore.
Mission Hospital’s new building includes an extensive local art collection
More than 150 local artists contributed 659 works of art to the hospital’s North Tower.
Smart Bets: Daze Inn II
The second installment in the experimental art series opens Jan. 31 at Wedge Brewing Co.’s Foundation location.
Submit student art, writing this week for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Show and tell us about it! Submit student art, essays and poems by this Friday, Jan. 31, to be considered for the 2020 Kids Issues.
BMCM+AC opens an exhibition spotlighting women artists
The show is set to open on Friday, Jan. 24. A wide array of accompanying programs, from music and spoken word to workshops and film screenings, run through April 25.
Smart Bets: REDIRECT
Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville’s group exhibition opens Jan. 24 at Revolve’s RAMP Gallery.
Local artists offer portraits of our furry friends
“When I see pets, they’re the purist form of unconditional love and joy,” says Angela Alexander. “When I look at them, I feel those things.”
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 18th year
More than 40 local and national acts are scheduled for this year’s Asheville Fringe. The four-day ticketed portion of the festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26, with additional parties and free events taking place now through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Tarah Singh talks about personal paintings and global design initiatives
Of the exhibition #HUMAN, Singh notes, “This is probably the only time in my life I’ve created political or social [commentary] pieces. If you look back at my work, it’s nudes and romantic, lots of sensual energy, which is really important to my creative process. But I’m definitely finding spaces for broadening the conversation.”
Smart Bets: Dead of Winter
The “Dark Art show” has an opening reception on Jan. 11 at Art Garden.
Local artists and influencers recount their favorite happenings
From theater and live music to art exhibitions and literature, 2019 produces great works across genres.
Filmmaker Kira Bursky’s projections installation opens through Vibe of Asheville
The exhibition is open to the public on the second Wednesday of each month, December-June, starting Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Xpress seeks student art, writing for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Then you’re in luck! For Xpress’ 2020 Kids Issues, the theme is “My Big Adventure.” Deadline is Friday, Jan. 31.
Craft fairs and holiday pop-ups offer unique gifts
Not only is purchasing handmade goods more inspirational than stressful, buying local puts more cash into the pockets of area artists and back into the local economy.
Local artist Valeria Watson explores Norse mythology
On Friday, Dec. 6, the local artist will debut her latest installation, Völuspá Vision Story, at Pink Dog Gallery. Combining drawings, paintings, sculptures and textile, the work offers a visual interpretation of “Völuspá,” the first known Norse poem.
Smart Bets: Third Thursdays
The monthly celebration of Marshall’s art scene takes place Nov. 21.
Smart Bets: Soul on Fire
The Delta House fundraiser takes place Nov. 16 at A-B Tech’s Conference Center.
CURVE Studios & Garden commemorates 30 years
When Pattiy Torno (who moved to Asheville in the mid-’80s, attracted by creative culture and health consciousness) purchased the former Standard Oil distribution center, “this was out in the middle of nowhere,” she says.
Asheville Art Museum readies for its grand reopening
The Asheville Art Museum re-opens with two major exhibitions, Intersections in American Art and Appalachia Now!
Smart Bets: Casa de Coco
Asheville-based artist Coco Villa launches her new brand on Oct. 10 at Revolve Studios.