Artists in the River Arts District contend with the rising cost of studio space caused by inflation, property tax increases and maintenance costs associated with older buildings.
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Flying dreams
Short film “Flight of the Mind” (which screens in the Cinema Lounge at Carolina Cinemas on Wednesday, July 24) follows the life and work of local quadriplegic artist, Marcus C. Thomas.
Avaloo handcrafted clothing opens in downtown Asheville
Local designer Mo O’Grady shows her spring apparel line at the Biltmore Ave. location.
Fringe benefits
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival runs Thursday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 23. Dance, music, multi-media, performing arts, installation, theatre, comedy and more.
Farewell, Vadim Bora
The local painter, sculptor and gallery owner passed away following a recent stroke.
Asheville native and Color Field artist Kenneth Noland dies
The renowned painter, whose work hangs at the Asheville Art Museum, was 85.
This weekend on a shoestring
By the time the weekend rolls around, you’ll probably have spent your cash on Phish or the Beastie Boys. Or maybe you’re saving up for a long weekend at the beach. Whatever. Here’s the Shoestring lowdown of nearly everything you can do (legally) for five bucks or less.
Eric Legge’s not-so-secret studio
In case you never noticed folk artist Eric Legge’s downtown Asheville studio and gallery, here’s your last chance before he moves shop.
Biz: C’mon everybody, get happy
Diane English has held many jobs in her time. She’s been a medical technician, has sold ads and shoes, and served a stint as a newspaper graphic designer “in West-by-God Virginia,” she says. She even owned a metaphysical bookstore in St. Augustine, Fla., for 14 years. Fanny tickler: Diane English, owner of Asheville’s Great Cosmic […]