Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway of local gift cards and prizes.
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A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community mingling.
A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community mingling.
A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community 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 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.
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 stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
Eclectic stalls of vintage curios, handmade jewelry, art, and oddities line sunlit Pritchard Park paths for a summer afternoon of browsing, discovering unique gifts, and meeting local makers.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.
A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.
A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.
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.
Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.
Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.
Sip curated wines while browsing handcrafted goods in a community-forward artist market. A relaxed midweek hang for chatting with makers, discovering local art, and unwinding with a glass in hand.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turn scraps into personalized junk journals in a laid-back makerspace setting. A welcoming first-and-third-Wednesday club for both seasoned artists and curious beginners to relax and connect.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turn scraps into personalized junk journals in a laid-back makerspace setting. A welcoming first-and-third-Wednesday club for both seasoned artists and curious beginners to relax and connect.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turn scraps into personalized junk journals in a laid-back makerspace setting. A welcoming first-and-third-Wednesday club for both seasoned artists and curious beginners to relax and connect.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
An open air downtown Canton night out with a maker market spanning Academy St. to Adams St., plus sweet treats and live music as you wander between vendors. Ideal for an easygoing evening stroll and community hang.
World Cup watch party energy in a brewery taproom, built around a passport style challenge with stamps and prizes as matches unfold. Expect soccer fans, pints on pour, and friendly competitive banter throughout the afternoon.
World Cup watch party energy in a brewery taproom, built around a passport style challenge with stamps and prizes as matches unfold. Expect soccer fans, pints on pour, and friendly competitive banter throughout the afternoon.
World Cup watch party energy in a brewery taproom, built around a passport style challenge with stamps and prizes as matches unfold. Expect soccer fans, pints on pour, and friendly competitive banter throughout the afternoon.
A rotating pop up market of local artists and handmade goods inside a cozy coffeebar. Families can browse maker booths while kids dive into activities at the dedicated tent.
A rotating pop up market of local artists and handmade goods inside a cozy coffeebar. Families can browse maker booths while kids dive into activities at the dedicated tent.
A rotating pop up market of local artists and handmade goods inside a cozy coffeebar. Families can browse maker booths while kids dive into activities at the dedicated tent.
Vintage shopping and maker browsing in a bar setting, with racks of retro clothes, jewelry finds, and local art. Sip cocktails while you roam vendor tables for eclectic thrift style and handmade goods.
Vintage shopping and maker browsing in a bar setting, with racks of retro clothes, jewelry finds, and local art. Sip cocktails while you roam vendor tables for eclectic thrift style and handmade goods.
Vintage shopping and maker browsing in a bar setting, with racks of retro clothes, jewelry finds, and local art. Sip cocktails while you roam vendor tables for eclectic thrift style and handmade goods.
A scavenger hunt adventure through downtown Asheville that turns local landmarks, murals, and hidden corners into clue-based stops. Expect light walking, teamwork, and playful problem-solving while exploring the city core.
A scavenger hunt adventure through downtown Asheville that turns local landmarks, murals, and hidden corners into clue-based stops. Expect light walking, teamwork, and playful problem-solving while exploring the city core.
A scavenger hunt adventure through downtown Asheville that turns local landmarks, murals, and hidden corners into clue-based stops. Expect light walking, teamwork, and playful problem-solving while exploring the city core.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cut, collage, and layer ephemera into personal junk journals using mixed media techniques in a laid-back maker circle. Designed for both seasoned artists and beginners, with time to unwind, experiment, and connect with fellow creatives.
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.