Art Affair 2026
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Similar Events
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
An evening tasting and community benefit at Archetype Brewing highlighting West Asheville's local food vendors and craft beers, raising funds for 12 Baskets Café and Asheville Poverty Initiative through donations and vendor proceeds.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
High-energy improvisational comedy featuring long-form jams, short-form games, and ensemble sketch pieces in a day-long festival format that highlights local and touring troupes with playful audience participation.
Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.
Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.
Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Elegant awards gala honoring seven local leaders who embody Rotary’s "Service Above Self," held in a downtown hotel ballroom with a formal reception, recognition program, and community networking among civic and nonprofit leaders.
Elegant awards gala honoring seven local leaders who embody Rotary’s "Service Above Self," held in a downtown hotel ballroom with a formal reception, recognition program, and community networking among civic and nonprofit leaders.
Elegant awards gala honoring seven local leaders who embody Rotary’s "Service Above Self," held in a downtown hotel ballroom with a formal reception, recognition program, and community networking among civic and nonprofit leaders.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Zesty summer tasting of experimental pickles, fermented condiments, and crazy flavor mashups alongside local craft vendors; all food menu items priced ten dollars or less for budget friendly snack and shop fun.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Sunlit outdoor festival celebrating local honey with tasting tables, beekeeping demos, and vendor booths on Highland Brewing's beer garden; family friendly activities and brewery beer pairings highlight Asheville's pollinator-focused foodways.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Late night fundraising party at The Orange Peel hosted by Goodwill, pairing upbeat DJ or live sets with colorful visuals and community focused activities in a mid size downtown music venue.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Outdoor community festival of movement, song, and playful creativity at Pack Square Park, including a Joy Parade with the Street Creature Puppet Collective, guided singing by Travis Redtail, and local artist vendors.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Evening of small-plate chef tastings, craft brews, and cocktails from 50 plus Asheville restaurants and beverage partners at A-B Tech’s Mission Health Conference Center; VIP hour begins at 5:30 PM for early samplers and networking.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Bold works by women from the Pacific Northwest span textured mixed media panels to finely crafted ceramics, highlighting material mastery and progressive regional perspectives at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Bold works by women from the Pacific Northwest span textured mixed media panels to finely crafted ceramics, highlighting material mastery and progressive regional perspectives at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Bold works by women from the Pacific Northwest span textured mixed media panels to finely crafted ceramics, highlighting material mastery and progressive regional perspectives at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.
Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.
Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.