Organizer Martha Skinner has put out a call, for a performance at UNCA exploring cross-cultural memory through drawing and music.
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Local painter leads the votes for the Biltmore wine label contest
Artist Marcus Thomas paints with his teeth. Video by Bob Peck.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings art, music and the great outdoors. So whether you browse, participate or sit back and relax, these budget-friendly events are sure to entertain. Share more low-cost happenings in the comments section.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend brings an eclectic mix of entertainment that includes educational programs, local films, literary readings, raucous rock ‘n’ roll, old-time spirituals and zombies. As always, these events are budget-friendly and sure to keep that wallet where it belongs: in your pocket. Share more lost-cost options in the comments section.
Little work, big show
American Folk Art & Framing holds its eighth annual [Beloved] Miniatures Show. Opening reception this Friday. Image: “Lion Heart” by Karl Mullen.
Arts & Crafts Conference includes free events
This year’s conference (Feb. 17-19) celebrates its 25th anniversary and adds a number of Asheville-based events from lectures and art exhibits to walking tours and antiques shows.
Climb aboard the Fringe Festival
They tell you to explore, but you should stop at the bar first. Zombie Bunny Man is serving wine for donations. You’ll need a glass for what you’re about to witness.
Asheville Argus: The lay of the land
For the new year: Aggregated photos of Asheville’s topography.
From Russia with ire
Russian painter Vasily Polevoy breaks free from his communist roots at UNCA’s Blowers Gallery.
From mural to canvas
Canton resident Laurel Tewes’ solo show kicks off the Gallery 86 season
Julie Armbruster brings Professor Wunderbar to Izzy’s
The local artist celebrates the release of The Future of the Feline Infiltration Front, the final installment in her three-part, limited-edition zine, with an opening reception and release party at the downtown coffee house.
Get to know Garage 34
Looking for another downtown location to shop locally? Garage 34 on Lexington Ave. features unique gifts from local artists and non-profits.
The Asheville Argus: Crying Wolf
My windows are rolled up due to the cold, but when her scream comes echoing out over the buildings, it’s still alarmingly loud. She clutches her head and rocks back and forth. I’m afraid she’s going to jump.
See What Inspired Severn Eaton
Tiger Woods’ slogan serves now as the satirical title for a new body of work by the Asheville artist. The show opens tonight at PUSH Skateshop and Gallery.
Big Crafty show gets under way
The Big Crafty is now under way at Pack Place.
Photos by Bill Rhodes
Picture the holiday season
The air is chilly and stores all over town will soon be decking the halls. It’s the perfect time for you or your child to share wintertime art with the Mountain Xpress. Enter our annual holiday art contest to be featured on our website. Several talented artists will see their work in our upcoming holiday issues. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 18.
Gallery openings this Friday
Castell Photography and The Artery host receptions for new work on Friday, Nov. 4.
The Art of Moog
Free and open to the public, the SYNTH Art Show will feature more than a dozen of the top concert-poster artists and graphic designers from around the country, each of whom have designed and donated one-of-a-kind, hand-printed, Moog-themed posters for sale inside the Moogaplex (aka Haywood Park Hotel). What’s more, proceeds go to support the Bob Moog Foundation.
Looking at UNCA’s second annual Invitational Art Exhibition
Former Asheville resident Debra McClinton’s work steals the show, and the element of her death haunts the exhibit.
Easel come, easel go
City of 1000 Easels filled downtown Asheville with working artists last Sunday.
One night, two openings
ZaPow! and Castell Photography both hosted openings on Friday night. Here’s what they looked like.