
Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
A downtown art district First Friday with open studios and gallery browsing at a working glassblowing space. Expect artist demos, pop up vendors, and a walkable, social art crawl vibe with local makers and handmade goods.
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An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.

An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.
An evening art walk through the Downtown Art District with open studios and pop-in shopping. Browse local makers and gallery displays at a working glassblowing studio for a lively, self-guided First Friday vibe.

A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.

A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.
A self-guided First Friday gallery crawl through downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, fueled by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps while exploring studios and pop-in exhibits for a shot at local gift-card giveaways.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

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 monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.

A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.
A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic arts, with hands on clay demonstrations and artisan pieces on display. Browse the space with live music in the background plus light refreshments for a relaxed community hangout.

Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.

Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.

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.

A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market vibe.

A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market vibe.
A festive holiday shopping night centered on handmade glass ornaments and seasonal decor inside a working glass studio and gallery. Browse giftable art pieces from local makers in a warm, twinkly winter market 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.
An evening artisan market at The Radical’s River Arts District, packed with local makers and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a stylish hotel setting with a community pop up vibe.
An evening artisan market at The Radical’s River Arts District, packed with local makers and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a stylish hotel setting with a community pop up vibe.
An evening artisan market at The Radical’s River Arts District, packed with local makers and handmade goods. Browse vendor booths in a stylish hotel setting with a community pop up vibe.

Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.

Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.
Holiday artist market inside the Folk Art Center with local artisan booths and gallery-style shopping for handmade gifts and seasonal finds. A browse-and-buy afternoon geared toward unique, one-of-a-kind works and craft vendors.

Self-guided studio tour through Kenilworth where working artists open their doors for browsing, conversation, and behind-the-scenes looks at works in progress. Stroll a neighborhood route to discover local makers and original pieces.

Self-guided studio tour through Kenilworth where working artists open their doors for browsing, conversation, and behind-the-scenes looks at works in progress. Stroll a neighborhood route to discover local makers and original pieces.
Self-guided studio tour through Kenilworth where working artists open their doors for browsing, conversation, and behind-the-scenes looks at works in progress. Stroll a neighborhood route to discover local makers and original pieces.

Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.

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 clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.
Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

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.

Midweek wine pours and casual mingling in an artist market setting, pairing sips with browsing local makers and handcrafted goods. A relaxed late-evening social hangout geared toward adults looking to unwind.

Midweek wine pours and casual mingling in an artist market setting, pairing sips with browsing local makers and handcrafted goods. A relaxed late-evening social hangout geared toward adults looking to unwind.
Midweek wine pours and casual mingling in an artist market setting, pairing sips with browsing local makers and handcrafted goods. A relaxed late-evening social hangout geared toward adults looking to unwind.

A fall art safari through Weaverville with open studios and gallery stops, spotlighting locally made glass and other handcrafted work. Browse artist demos, meet makers, and shop one of a kind pieces during a self guided crawl.

A fall art safari through Weaverville with open studios and gallery stops, spotlighting locally made glass and other handcrafted work. Browse artist demos, meet makers, and shop one of a kind pieces during a self guided crawl.
A fall art safari through Weaverville with open studios and gallery stops, spotlighting locally made glass and other handcrafted work. Browse artist demos, meet makers, and shop one of a kind pieces during a self guided crawl.

An evening rooftop market with local vendors and pop-up shopping in an open-air setting. Expect a social, community-forward vibe suited for browsing small goods and meeting makers under the night sky.

An evening rooftop market with local vendors and pop-up shopping in an open-air setting. Expect a social, community-forward vibe suited for browsing small goods and meeting makers under the night sky.
An evening rooftop market with local vendors and pop-up shopping in an open-air setting. Expect a social, community-forward vibe suited for browsing small goods and meeting makers under the night sky.

An evening artisan market and community celebration with local makers and handcrafted goods in a relaxed gathering space. Expect a women-centered vibe with vendor browsing, casual mingling, and neighborhood-style community connection.

An evening artisan market and community celebration with local makers and handcrafted goods in a relaxed gathering space. Expect a women-centered vibe with vendor browsing, casual mingling, and neighborhood-style community connection.
An evening artisan market and community celebration with local makers and handcrafted goods in a relaxed gathering space. Expect a women-centered vibe with vendor browsing, casual mingling, and neighborhood-style community connection.