Come to Leicester Annual Artist Studio Tour
Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.
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Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
A fall agritourism stop on a working Leicester farm with guided insights into fields, barns, and farm operations. Expect a relaxed, community-minded afternoon centered on local food systems, seasonal harvest, and rural scenery.
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
Quick, rotating neighbor conversations over coffee create low pressure introductions and genuine local connection. A guided, interactive mixer format helps you meet lots of nearby folks in one relaxed afternoon.
Quick, rotating neighbor conversations over coffee create low pressure introductions and genuine local connection. A guided, interactive mixer format helps you meet lots of nearby folks in one relaxed afternoon.
Quick, rotating neighbor conversations over coffee create low pressure introductions and genuine local connection. A guided, interactive mixer format helps you meet lots of nearby folks in one relaxed afternoon.
Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds with weeding, planting, and general upkeep. Bring garden gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a weather-dependent morning meetup time.
Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds with weeding, planting, and general upkeep. Bring garden gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a weather-dependent morning meetup time.
Hands-in-the-dirt garden workday on the library grounds with weeding, planting, and general upkeep. Bring garden gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a weather-dependent morning meetup time.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
A downtown First Friday art walk vibe with open studios, gallery browsing, and local vendor shopping centered around a working glassblowing space. Expect pop up art, handmade goods, and a lively community crowd into the evening.
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.
A relaxed sip and paint night with a free drink and a pre stenciled 12x12 canvas to guide your design. A quick 15 minute beginner lesson kicks things off before open painting and social mingling.
A relaxed sip and paint night with a free drink and a pre stenciled 12x12 canvas to guide your design. A quick 15 minute beginner lesson kicks things off before open painting and social mingling.
A relaxed sip and paint night with a free drink and a pre stenciled 12x12 canvas to guide your design. A quick 15 minute beginner lesson kicks things off before open painting and social mingling.
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.
A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.
A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.
A community-centered group exhibition with a gallery-style hang of contemporary works in an intimate creative studio setting. Browse, chat with fellow art lovers, and discover new Asheville-area artists and styles.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
A laid back paint night with a 12x12 pre stenciled canvas, a quick 10 minute mini lesson, and a included drink for easy social creativity. Ticket also comes with a $23 Astria Farm goodie bag for a cannabis forward vibe.
A laid back paint night with a 12x12 pre stenciled canvas, a quick 10 minute mini lesson, and a included drink for easy social creativity. Ticket also comes with a $23 Astria Farm goodie bag for a cannabis forward vibe.
A laid back paint night with a 12x12 pre stenciled canvas, a quick 10 minute mini lesson, and a included drink for easy social creativity. Ticket also comes with a $23 Astria Farm goodie bag for a cannabis forward vibe.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A farm-focused outing around Asheville with a guided tour of local agricultural spaces and behind the scenes learning. Expect fresh air, hands on curiosity, and a community minded look at regional farming life.
A midsummer themed supper set among vineyard rows at a Leicester estate, pairing a seasonal multi course meal with estate wines. Ideal for a golden hour date night vibe with long table dining and scenic views.
A midsummer themed supper set among vineyard rows at a Leicester estate, pairing a seasonal multi course meal with estate wines. Ideal for a golden hour date night vibe with long table dining and scenic views.
A midsummer themed supper set among vineyard rows at a Leicester estate, pairing a seasonal multi course meal with estate wines. Ideal for a golden hour date night vibe with long table dining and scenic views.
A laid-back paint and sip afternoon with step-by-step creativity, casual socializing, and plenty of time to relax while you create your own canvas piece. Hosted at a farm setting off New Leicester Highway for an easygoing weekend hangout.
A laid-back paint and sip afternoon with step-by-step creativity, casual socializing, and plenty of time to relax while you create your own canvas piece. Hosted at a farm setting off New Leicester Highway for an easygoing weekend hangout.
A laid-back paint and sip afternoon with step-by-step creativity, casual socializing, and plenty of time to relax while you create your own canvas piece. Hosted at a farm setting off New Leicester Highway for an easygoing weekend hangout.
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.
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.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with local gift cards.
An open studio style meet and greet with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort after eight weeks of focused studio time at the Center for Craft. Browse works in progress, talk process and materials, and connect with Western North Carolina’s craft community.
An open studio style meet and greet with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort after eight weeks of focused studio time at the Center for Craft. Browse works in progress, talk process and materials, and connect with Western North Carolina’s craft community.
An open studio style meet and greet with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort after eight weeks of focused studio time at the Center for Craft. Browse works in progress, talk process and materials, and connect with Western North Carolina’s craft community.