Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a giveaway of local gift cards and a lively neighborhood crawl vibe.
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A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
A self guided First Friday gallery hop through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps. Hit five participating Downtown Art District stops to enter a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
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.
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 relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
A relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
A relaxed monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and ambient live music. Sip refreshments while browsing and chatting in a working ceramic arts space.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
After-hours downtown stroll with Weaverville shops and art galleries staying open late for a lively First Friday scene. Expect pop-in browsing, rotating local art, and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
Downtown streets come alive for a First Friday block party with local bands, pop up dancing, art and shopping strolls, and vendor booths from area businesses. Expect a casual small town festival feel with plenty of bites and community mingling.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
A studio-style “greatest hits” presentation highlighting standout works from the Open Hearts Art Center community. Expect a casual gallery vibe focused on visual favorites, creative conversation, and browsing curated pieces.
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.
Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with location based clues and mini challenges that lead you between landmarks, murals, and local hotspots. Great for teams wanting a playful walking adventure and friendly competition.
Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with location based clues and mini challenges that lead you between landmarks, murals, and local hotspots. Great for teams wanting a playful walking adventure and friendly competition.
Self guided scavenger hunt through downtown Asheville with location based clues and mini challenges that lead you between landmarks, murals, and local hotspots. Great for teams wanting a playful walking adventure and friendly competition.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Cutting, collaging, and mixed media play turns scraps into personalized junk journals in a relaxed maker circle. Welcoming for beginners and seasoned artists alike, with time to experiment, unwind, and connect with fellow creatives.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
Evening market browsing with local artisan vendors while sipping wine in a relaxed, social setting. A midweek pop up vibe that blends casual tasting with handmade goods and community mingling.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all evening.
A self guided First Friday art walk spills into the streets of East West Asheville with free pop up exhibits, live music, and performance moments. Stroll between Story Parlor and 11 neighboring businesses for creative programming and community hangouts all 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.
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.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Hands-on intuitive painting session centered on letting go of perfectionism and following color, texture, and impulse on the canvas. A supportive studio environment encourages experimentation, self-expression, and stress-releasing creative play.
Rhythmic community drum circle with layered hand percussion and spontaneous call and response grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen, with an open inclusive vibe for all skill levels.
Rhythmic community drum circle with layered hand percussion and spontaneous call and response grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen, with an open inclusive vibe for all skill levels.
Rhythmic community drum circle with layered hand percussion and spontaneous call and response grooves in a downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen, with an open inclusive vibe for all skill levels.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
A communal downtown dinner on Wall Street built around long-table seating and a neighborhood block-party feel. Expect a curated, ticketed meal with local chefs and a lively street-side atmosphere for meeting new people.
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.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
Whimsical outdoor bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and eclectic collectibles in downtown Pritchard Park, where local makers and small-batch artisans sell unique gifts amid relaxed park-side browsing and family-friendly vibes.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.