Caricatures in Downtown Asheville
Sidewalk caricature sessions with local artist Kitsumi Reynalte—sit, chat, and leave with a shaded black and white portrait of your face (or your pet). First come, first served at $15 per subject; outdoors and canceled on rainy days.
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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.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Zero pressure doodle night with sketchbooks and sipping rich drinking chocolate in a cozy Pack Square lounge. Sketch the room, the square, or each other while easy conversation flows for newcomers and locals looking to meet people.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
Laid back, beginner friendly improv workshop with playful group exercises to unlock creativity, build performance confidence, and generate communal laughter in an intimate studio; RSVP recommended and note stairs at the entrance.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway with local gift card prizes and neighborhood buzz.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway with local gift card prizes and neighborhood buzz.
A self guided evening art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway with local gift card prizes and neighborhood buzz.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
A late-night drawing salon led by artist Miranda Wildman in an intimate boutique-hotel setting. Expect a relaxed, social sketching atmosphere with cocktails and moody lounge vibes for casual and serious artists alike.
An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.
An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.
An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.
A kid friendly comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful audience participation, and big laughs designed for families. Sightseeing and sketch style bits keep the energy high from start to finish.
A kid friendly comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful audience participation, and big laughs designed for families. Sightseeing and sketch style bits keep the energy high from start to finish.
A kid friendly comedy bus tour through downtown Asheville with goofy guides, playful audience participation, and big laughs designed for families. Sightseeing and sketch style bits keep the energy high from start to finish.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Pulsing community drum circle with hand drums, shakers, and improvised percussion grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen as rhythms build into a lively, communal late evening hang.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue where drivers line up classic cars and custom builds for an informal street meetup. Expect parked rides, casual mingling, and plenty of photo ops even if weather rolls in.
Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue where drivers line up classic cars and custom builds for an informal street meetup. Expect parked rides, casual mingling, and plenty of photo ops even if weather rolls in.
Saturday-night cruise-in along Patton Avenue where drivers line up classic cars and custom builds for an informal street meetup. Expect parked rides, casual mingling, and plenty of photo ops even if weather rolls in.
A rolling comedy bus tour weaves through downtown Asheville with punchy improv style bits, cheeky local history, and playful audience banter. Expect sightseeing with a boozy party vibe and photo worthy stops along the route.
A rolling comedy bus tour weaves through downtown Asheville with punchy improv style bits, cheeky local history, and playful audience banter. Expect sightseeing with a boozy party vibe and photo worthy stops along the route.
A rolling comedy bus tour weaves through downtown Asheville with punchy improv style bits, cheeky local history, and playful audience banter. Expect sightseeing with a boozy party vibe and photo worthy stops along the route.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
A participatory community drum circle with layered hand percussion rhythms and spontaneous grooves in downtown Asheville. Gather outdoors in Pritchard Park for an open, come as you are weekly Friday evening jam.
Fast-paced, timed painting rounds where canvases rotate seat-by-seat every 10 minutes, building layered collaborative artworks. Expect bold colors, expressive marks, happy accidents, and lots of laughter in a relaxed cafe setting.
Fast-paced, timed painting rounds where canvases rotate seat-by-seat every 10 minutes, building layered collaborative artworks. Expect bold colors, expressive marks, happy accidents, and lots of laughter in a relaxed cafe setting.
Fast-paced, timed painting rounds where canvases rotate seat-by-seat every 10 minutes, building layered collaborative artworks. Expect bold colors, expressive marks, happy accidents, and lots of laughter in a relaxed cafe setting.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A high-energy tattoo and piercing convention packed with on-site artists, body art vendors, and pop-up entertainment inside a large downtown arena venue. Browse ink-focused art, book sessions, and soak up festival-style crowds and spectacle.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand lived experience. Learn how systemic barriers shape daily life while mapping local support services and practical resources.
Pritchard Park turns into a lively outdoor curiosity market with handmade art and local-maker treasures alongside pop-up music in the heart of downtown. Proceeds support Animal Haven of Asheville’s no-kill farm animal sanctuary and rescued-animal care.
Pritchard Park turns into a lively outdoor curiosity market with handmade art and local-maker treasures alongside pop-up music in the heart of downtown. Proceeds support Animal Haven of Asheville’s no-kill farm animal sanctuary and rescued-animal care.
Pritchard Park turns into a lively outdoor curiosity market with handmade art and local-maker treasures alongside pop-up music in the heart of downtown. Proceeds support Animal Haven of Asheville’s no-kill farm animal sanctuary and rescued-animal care.