Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
A self guided First Friday art walk through downtown creative spaces using a Passport Card to collect stamps for a gift card giveaway. Expect gallery exhibitions, pop up arts businesses, live demos, workshops, and occasional live music.
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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.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
An evening arts crawl through the Downtown Art District with open studios, pop-up vendors, and browsing local handmade work. Expect a lively gallery-walk vibe anchored by a working glassblowing studio and neighborhood mingling.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
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.
Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.
Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.
Pulsing hand drums and improvised percussion rhythms fill the open-air park as people sway, dance, and contribute to the beat. A casual Friday-evening downtown gathering that’s equal parts street performance and community ritual.
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 pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
A pulsing Friday-night drum circle fills Pritchard Park with layered hand drums, shakers, and spontaneous rhythms. Sway, dance, or sit in the open air for a casual, all-level community jam downtown.
Rhythm-forward community drum circle with shared percussion grooves and spontaneous call-and-response beats in an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd each Friday evening.
Rhythm-forward community drum circle with shared percussion grooves and spontaneous call-and-response beats in an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd each Friday evening.
Rhythm-forward community drum circle with shared percussion grooves and spontaneous call-and-response beats in an outdoor downtown park setting. Drop in to play or listen alongside a casual, all skill levels crowd each Friday evening.
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.
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 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.
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.
Evening art walk through level 1 galleries with extended museum hours until 8pm and pay what you wish admission after 6pm. Highlights Mickalene Thomas’s work in the Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall plus themed books and merchandise in the Museum Store.
Evening art walk through level 1 galleries with extended museum hours until 8pm and pay what you wish admission after 6pm. Highlights Mickalene Thomas’s work in the Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall plus themed books and merchandise in the Museum Store.
Evening art walk through level 1 galleries with extended museum hours until 8pm and pay what you wish admission after 6pm. Highlights Mickalene Thomas’s work in the Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall plus themed books and merchandise in the Museum Store.
Self guided walk-through of working artist studios with chances to meet resident makers and hear about their creative process. Browse the adjacent gallery’s artisan goods with a 10% discount and complimentary libations from Metro Wines.
Self guided walk-through of working artist studios with chances to meet resident makers and hear about their creative process. Browse the adjacent gallery’s artisan goods with a 10% discount and complimentary libations from Metro Wines.
Self guided walk-through of working artist studios with chances to meet resident makers and hear about their creative process. Browse the adjacent gallery’s artisan goods with a 10% discount and complimentary libations from Metro Wines.
Evening gallery opening celebrating artist Elliott From with fresh contemporary works on display in a relaxed gallery lounge setting. Expect a mingle-forward night for art lovers to meet the artist, browse new pieces, and connect with the local creative community.
Evening gallery opening celebrating artist Elliott From with fresh contemporary works on display in a relaxed gallery lounge setting. Expect a mingle-forward night for art lovers to meet the artist, browse new pieces, and connect with the local creative community.
Evening gallery opening celebrating artist Elliott From with fresh contemporary works on display in a relaxed gallery lounge setting. Expect a mingle-forward night for art lovers to meet the artist, browse new pieces, and connect with the local creative community.
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.
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.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Needles clicking and cozy conversation fill a distillery taproom during an open knitting hang with food and drinks. Bring any project at any skill level for a relaxed, welcoming craft social with community vibes.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.
Late-night record shop hang with local artists playing outdoors while you sip beer, wine, cider, or NA drinks. Watch records being pressed and try the live-to-vinyl recording booth; family and dogs welcome, weather permitting.