
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Self guided downtown art walk through the Downtown Art District’s creative spaces with a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating locations for a giveaway with gift cards to local favorites and shops.
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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

An open studio maker night focused on jewelry making, with hands-on time at benches and tools in a dedicated jewelry studio. Drop in to craft, swap techniques, and connect with other local makers in a relaxed evening vibe.

An open studio maker night focused on jewelry making, with hands-on time at benches and tools in a dedicated jewelry studio. Drop in to craft, swap techniques, and connect with other local makers in a relaxed evening vibe.
An open studio maker night focused on jewelry making, with hands-on time at benches and tools in a dedicated jewelry studio. Drop in to craft, swap techniques, and connect with other local makers in a relaxed evening vibe.

An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.

An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.
An open air marketplace in the Wall Street courtyard with rotating local artisans, makers, and small businesses selling handmade goods and locally made products. Runs monthly on the last Saturday, creating a casual downtown browse and shop vibe.

Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.

Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.
Monthly gallery stroll with ceramic art on display, hands on clay demonstrations, and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets create a relaxed, community minded afternoon for browsing and chatting with makers.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms build in an outdoor community drum circle every Friday evening in downtown’s Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen as the groove grows organically with all skill levels welcome.

Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.

Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.
Sunlit downtown park stalls of local artisans, vintage dealers, and curiosity vendors selling handmade crafts, quirky collectibles, and botanical oddities; casual outdoor browsing and family friendly activities at Pritchard Park.

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.

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.

Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.

Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.
Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

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.

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.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, centered on local creativity and community energy. Expect a casual public-park vibe with space to browse, mingle, and soak up Asheville’s cultural scene.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, centered on local creativity and community energy. Expect a casual public-park vibe with space to browse, mingle, and soak up Asheville’s cultural scene.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park, centered on local creativity and community energy. Expect a casual public-park vibe with space to browse, mingle, and soak up Asheville’s cultural scene.

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.

Vintage clothing racks, jewelry finds, and local maker booths fill a barroom market atmosphere alongside browsing-friendly drinks. Expect a laid-back afternoon into evening pop-up with art, accessories, and eclectic thrift vibes.

Vintage clothing racks, jewelry finds, and local maker booths fill a barroom market atmosphere alongside browsing-friendly drinks. Expect a laid-back afternoon into evening pop-up with art, accessories, and eclectic thrift vibes.
Vintage clothing racks, jewelry finds, and local maker booths fill a barroom market atmosphere alongside browsing-friendly drinks. Expect a laid-back afternoon into evening pop-up with art, accessories, and eclectic thrift vibes.