The cartoonist has been an Xpress contributor since May 1995.
New exhibit uses Mexican hammocks to explore multiple themes
Draped, shaped and painted hammocks examine concepts ranging from Yucatan culture to weightlessness to the natural world. The show runs through Saturday, Sept. 21, at Tracey Morgan Gallery.
An artist’s journey from Ukraine to Asheville
Anatolii Tarasiuk, a Ukrainian refugee, will celebrate his first art exhibit in Asheville on Friday, Aug. 23 at Pink Dog Gallery.
Working together: Coffee, art and playing possum
Artist Jen Toledo shares the story of her original piece, “Opossum Joey” — the unofficial mascot of Izzy’s Coffee Den.
Working together: Eye-catching, business-building
“We’re a spectacle. Sometimes people are rubbernecking as we drive down the road,” says Move It Or Lose It owner Amalia Grannis.
Working together: All hands on decks
Local artists teach students about creativity, skate culture and the art world.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
Four of a Kind: Sandra Bottinelli on the local visual arts scene
The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Four of a Kind: Logan Hall shares insights on local visual arts scene
The graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Waynesville-based nonprofit spotlights WNC storytellers
The monthly events run April-August and feature Adama Dembele, Ann Miller Woodford, DeWayne Barton, Marsha Almodovar and Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle.
Tracey Morgan Gallery celebrates new location with inaugural exhibit
Tracey Morgan Gallery’s new home at 22 London Road in Biltmore Village launches with the inaugural exhibit, “What Came First.” The show opens Friday, March 8, 6-8 p.m. and continues through Saturday, April 20.
Artist Connie Bostic made her mark on Asheville
“Asheville lost one of its greatest when Connie Bostic died last month. Connie was a creator, and Asheville was her beneficiary.”
Asheville artists discuss keeping pace with the rising cost of living
Local creatives find various means to afford staying in Asheville — but is it worth the effort?
A look at Asheville’s creative connection to New Orleans
Longtime and recent transplants from New Orleans discuss Asheville’s appeal to creatives relocating to Western North Carolina from the The Big Easy.
Four of a Kind: Denise Markbreit on printmaking
Denise Markbreit shares details on “Urban Horizons,” an upcoming exhibit at Asheville Print Studio + Gallery.
Four of a Kind: Melanie Norris on the local visual arts scene
Painter Melanie Norris shares her top picks for upcoming local arts events and releases.
Pink Dog Creative’s latest group exhibit showcases various mediums
The exhibit, The Colors of Pink, runs through Sunday, Feb. 25, and features 18 of the building’s 30 artists. As its title suggests, the collection explores the studio’s unusual name as well as the role color plays in each individual work.
Downtown merchants share inspiration behind holiday displays
“I think people enjoy seeing the windows decorated,” says Margaret Lancaster, owner of Dog & Pony Show in downtown Asheville. “I think it’s part of what downtown stores should do just to make it special, to make it different.”
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.
The story behind Asheville’s reputation as a bonsai destination
“The way [my bonsai] are constructed, it’s not based on what I was taught or what the books tell you to do,” says Arthur Joura, bonsai curator at The N.C. Arboretum. “It’s based on what I’ve seen in my own experience and run through the filter of my knowledge of art.