Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
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.
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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.
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.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.
A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.
A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.
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.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening street stroll as shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises. Expect a casual gallery hop vibe with local browsing, community mingling, and walkable Main Street energy.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening street stroll as shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises. Expect a casual gallery hop vibe with local browsing, community mingling, and walkable Main Street energy.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening street stroll as shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises. Expect a casual gallery hop vibe with local browsing, community mingling, and walkable Main Street energy.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
An evening art market along Haywood Road with local makers and small vendors selling handmade goods and original artwork. Browse, chat with artists, and pick up one of a kind pieces in a lively neighborhood hangout atmosphere.
An evening art market along Haywood Road with local makers and small vendors selling handmade goods and original artwork. Browse, chat with artists, and pick up one of a kind pieces in a lively neighborhood hangout atmosphere.
An evening art market along Haywood Road with local makers and small vendors selling handmade goods and original artwork. Browse, chat with artists, and pick up one of a kind pieces in a lively neighborhood hangout atmosphere.
A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
A free, high-energy downtown concert night that draws 5,000–6,000 people to Pack Square Park for big crowd vibes and community celebration. Browse a handmade craft marketplace while grabbing bites and drinks from on-site vendors.
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 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.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
A self-guided South Slope afternoon crawl with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and casual art activities. Roam between neighborhood spots for an easygoing, walkable Second Saturday hangout.
Unhurried, mindful looking in the galleries guided by a volunteer educator, emphasizing close observation as a way to relax and connect with others. Ideal for visitors who want a calm, reflective museum experience and conversation around artworks.
Unhurried, mindful looking in the galleries guided by a volunteer educator, emphasizing close observation as a way to relax and connect with others. Ideal for visitors who want a calm, reflective museum experience and conversation around artworks.
Unhurried, mindful looking in the galleries guided by a volunteer educator, emphasizing close observation as a way to relax and connect with others. Ideal for visitors who want a calm, reflective museum experience and conversation around artworks.
Sip chilled champagne while browsing boutique goods’s River Arts District. A relaxed evening pop up vibe blends casual mingling with curated shopping and sparkling pours.
Sip chilled champagne while browsing boutique goods’s River Arts District. A relaxed evening pop up vibe blends casual mingling with curated shopping and sparkling pours.
Sip chilled champagne while browsing boutique goods’s River Arts District. A relaxed evening pop up vibe blends casual mingling with curated shopping and sparkling pours.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
A high-energy evening of festival-style sets across Asheville, spotlighting local and regional acts with a downtown, bar-hopping vibe. Expect a mix of genres, rotating stages, and a lively late-night crowd.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.
Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.
Evening opening reception for three summer exhibitions highlighting first-time Momentum Gallery artists across ceramics, glass, steel, embroidery, photography, painting, and mixed media. Expect material-driven contemporary work, casual mingling, and a walk-through gallery vibe downtown.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.
Spring Saturday meetup that starts with browsing fresh produce and local art vendors at Asheville City Market, then transitions into a casual downtown stroll to a top brunch spot. Relaxed, go at your own pace morning for meeting fellow transplants over coffee and shared tables.