Book + Art | Glorious Country: Frederic Church and the Celebration of the American Landscape
Richly illustrated author talk with Victoria Johnson tracing Frederic Church’s dramatic 19th century life and globe spanning travels behind her biography Glorious Country. Stories spotlight his curiosity and passion for nature alongside landmark American landscape painting.
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A curated survey of American Impressionism from 1870–1940, highlighting luminous brushwork and shifting light across landscapes, city scenes, and intimate interiors. Ideal for art lovers seeking historical context and close-looking inspiration.
A curated survey of American Impressionism from 1870–1940, highlighting luminous brushwork and shifting light across landscapes, city scenes, and intimate interiors. Ideal for art lovers seeking historical context and close-looking inspiration.
Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.
Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.
Docent led gallery walk through a current featured exhibition with interactive discussion and close looking at key works. Drop in with museum educators for accessible art context and questions encouraged; no reservation required.
American Impressionist paintings illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city life with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and hazy atmospheric effects. Local perspectives capture everyday moments across America from 1870–1940.
American Impressionist paintings illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city life with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and hazy atmospheric effects. Local perspectives capture everyday moments across America from 1870–1940.
American Impressionist paintings illuminate rural landscapes, maritime scenes, and bustling city life with brisk brushstrokes, vibrant color, and hazy atmospheric effects. Local perspectives capture everyday moments across America from 1870–1940.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Local conservation history and reforestation initiatives take center stage in a library talk tracing Asheville GreenWorks’ roots back to America’s 1976 bicentennial and today’s Sand Hill Native Tree Nursery work. Attendees receive a voucher for a free seedling.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Morning at the North Carolina Arboretum with “Life Like Water,” blending nature inspired art themes with environmental learning in a botanical garden setting. Expect a calm, reflective program centered on water, ecology, and seasonal landscapes.
Award-winning big-screen art film dives into Frida Kahlo’s life behind the iconic self-portraits, saturated colors, and mythmaking. Includes fresh curator insights tied to Tate Modern and MFA Houston’s “Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon” exhibition.
Award-winning big-screen art film dives into Frida Kahlo’s life behind the iconic self-portraits, saturated colors, and mythmaking. Includes fresh curator insights tied to Tate Modern and MFA Houston’s “Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon” exhibition.
Award-winning big-screen art film dives into Frida Kahlo’s life behind the iconic self-portraits, saturated colors, and mythmaking. Includes fresh curator insights tied to Tate Modern and MFA Houston’s “Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon” exhibition.
Deep-dive talk on six overlooked 1780–81 Carolina backcountry skirmishes and how Patriot wins there shaped the Revolution’s outcome. Context ties these engagements to later turning points like Kings Mountain and Cowpens.
Deep-dive talk on six overlooked 1780–81 Carolina backcountry skirmishes and how Patriot wins there shaped the Revolution’s outcome. Context ties these engagements to later turning points like Kings Mountain and Cowpens.
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Casual sip and sketch time in the museum café with art supplies unlocked by a drink purchase and paper covered tables for doodles, quick studies, or full drawings. Relaxed, social, drop in creativity for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Casual sip and sketch time in the museum café with art supplies unlocked by a drink purchase and paper covered tables for doodles, quick studies, or full drawings. Relaxed, social, drop in creativity for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Casual sip and sketch time in the museum café with art supplies unlocked by a drink purchase and paper covered tables for doodles, quick studies, or full drawings. Relaxed, social, drop in creativity for beginners and experienced artists alike.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
Guided interpretive walk to Ridgecrest Point Lookout with panoramic Swannanoa Valley vistas and museum led local history commentary; accessible short hike highlighting landscape, heritage, and scenic photo opportunities.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
An illustrated naturalist talk dives into local butterflies and moths, covering identification, life cycles, and habitat needs. Expect nature focused learning in a botanical garden setting with plenty of practical tips for spotting species outdoors.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
Mindful yoga flows inside a downtown art museum, pairing breath-led movement with visual inspiration from surrounding works. A calm, reflective session blending body awareness, creativity, and restorative energy.
A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
A one day nature immersed creative writing and art making workshop rooted in forest bathing principles, mindfulness, and playful prompts. Expect reflective time outdoors that cultivates calm, intuition, and inspiration drawn from the Arboretum landscape.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating Gail Drozd’s "Freedom to Play," with a casual mingle-and-browse atmosphere in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect meet-the-artist conversation and a first look at the new body of work.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating Gail Drozd’s "Freedom to Play," with a casual mingle-and-browse atmosphere in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect meet-the-artist conversation and a first look at the new body of work.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating Gail Drozd’s "Freedom to Play," with a casual mingle-and-browse atmosphere in a downtown Asheville art space. Expect meet-the-artist conversation and a first look at the new body of work.
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Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.
Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.
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A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
A guided evening walk to Lake Junaluska with scenic lakeside views and time to explore the grounds at a moderate pace. Meet at the Asheville Visitor Center for a community outing centered on fresh air and local nature.
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Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.
A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.
A reflective community dialogue on America’s 250th anniversary that frames national diversity of race, culture, and belief as a spiritual asset. Interfaith minded conversation explores civic responsibility, unity, and the work of building a more perfect union.