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For Kids, By Kids: Art, Delta House and Asheville
For our March 20 “For Kids, By Kids” issue, the Delta House Life Development of Asheville submitted a collection of youth art. Through a federal grant, the organization provides free after-school programming to approximately 200 students at seven sites around the city. (Pictured: “Hummingbird,” by Danielle O’Neil)
Coming up! The For Kids, By Kids Issue features art, poetry, photos and more
The kids are coming: Later today, the March 20 “For Kids, By Kids” issue arrives. In this special issue, the kids speak for themselves — from haiku to photos. This cover design was based on a submission from India Jade Nelle (to see her original piece, click through).
Very few people aren’t excited by giant metal dinosaurs
The spirit of John Payne guides the work of artist Chas Llewellyn, who has a one-night-only show tonight at the Wedge building.
Local artists selling work to help the Junction’s bar manager with medical bills
Jason was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and local artist Anna Jensen has organized a sale of work on Monday, Feb. 25, to help.
Asheville’s "Fine" Arts Theatre
Recently I went to see a movie at the Fine Arts Theatre. Right before the movie began, an old black-and-white photo of the theater flashed up on the screen. The marquee on the building posted the two features of the time: Sassy Sue and Three in a Waterbed. You see, as I have come to […]
Greedy Brute opens at Flood Gallery tonight
The juried show deals with politics and society, and features a variety of media. It opens tonight at Flood in the River Arts District’s Phil Mechanic Building.
From Italy to Asheville
WNC-based artist Annamaria Bernardini brings her background in Italian art to the West Asheville Library.
“Tim Brought Age” art opening preview
Local artist Gus Gutty gives an insider look at his new show, a collection of works in aerosol, which opens at PUSH Skateshop and Gallery tonight. Click through for the video.
Art all year ‘round
The Asheville Art Museum opens for the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 2, which also happens to be free admission day from 3-5 p.m.
Murals don’t paint themselves
On the cover of the Dec. 5 Xpress, you printed a picture of a mural of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. You credited the photographer, but not the artist who painted the mural. The artist who painted the mural is Gus Cutty. He painted it free-hand, entirely with spray paint. He has numerous murals in and around […]
Arcade Art and Fashion Show
The event, which benefits Hemophilia of N.C., takes place on Thursday, Dec. 13. Photo by Studio-828 Photography.
Praise be to public art
I would like to express my enthusiasm for the new mural currently going up at Magnolia Park on Magnolia Avenue at Flint Street in north Asheville. The talented artists have created a beautiful and professionally executed piece of imaginative illustration that will delight children and entertain their parents. It is a great spot for a […]
So much to do, so little time
Mark your calendar: Friday, Dec. 7 is one of those days in Asheville where everything is happening. Art openings, music and a singalong are all on the agenda.
Get off the couch with local art
ZaPow! gallery will celebrate cult holiday movies with its new exhibit. An opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 24 will feature surf rock and free beer.
Everything is better with chocolate
The Asheville Chocolate & Arts Festival pairs music, dance, fashion, film and visual art with a wide array of chocolate treats. Saturday, Dec. 8 at the US Cellular Center.
New Steebo sculpture installed at Woolworth Walk
How do you move an 1,800-lb., 10-foot-tall steel sculpture? With a crane. And lots of help. (photos by Bill Rhodes)
Watch: Time-lapse video of a sand mandela being built in Asheville
Local videographer and photographer Taylor Johnson recently won Intel’s “A Momentary Lapse” award for his time-lapse video of a Tibetan Sand Mandala being built in Asheville. Watch it here.
End of an era: Farewell to the Carolina Lane battle mural
Today was the last for an Asheville street art mainstay: the large battle mural on Carolina Lane. A new work by local artists Ishmael and Gus Cutty will go up in its place. (Photo by Jonathan Welch)
Six women, three shows, two nights
Julie Ambrustar, Tiffany Ownbey, Joyce Thornburg, Dulci Ellenberger, Alli Good and Bridget Conn all open new exhibits this weekend (Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6). The works range from illustrations and papier-mâché to music and photography.
Carolina Lane’s Coop Gallery to close
The space was far enough off the beaten path to add alternative art to the mix. But it was also far enough to restrict foot traffic, exposure and sales.