Downtown Art District’s First Fridays
Downtown art district gallery night with self-guided stops for exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and creative browsing. Centered at a working glassblowing studio, expect glowing furnaces, handcrafted pieces, and a lively First Friday street buzz.
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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.
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.
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.
A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.
A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.
A relaunched First Friday art walk spreads through downtown galleries and pop-up maker tables, inviting a self-guided stroll between exhibitions, studios, and street-level art stops. Expect a lively, social crawl centered on local artists and creative community.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
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 late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
A late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
A late-night First Friday hangout on South Market Street with an artsy, downtown block-party feel. Expect a social, community-forward evening centered on the Noir Collective space and neighboring foot traffic.
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.
Guided paint and sip night in a vineyard setting, pairing step by step canvas painting with wine pours and a relaxed, chatty atmosphere. Ideal for date nights or friend groups wanting low pressure creativity and scenic countryside vibes.
Guided paint and sip night in a vineyard setting, pairing step by step canvas painting with wine pours and a relaxed, chatty atmosphere. Ideal for date nights or friend groups wanting low pressure creativity and scenic countryside vibes.
Guided paint and sip night in a vineyard setting, pairing step by step canvas painting with wine pours and a relaxed, chatty atmosphere. Ideal for date nights or friend groups wanting low pressure creativity and scenic countryside vibes.
An after-hours exhibition opening that doubles as a 30th birthday celebration, with gallery browsing, cake, and cocktails in a contemporary craft-focused space. Expect a festive, social atmosphere with mingling around new work and sweet treats.
An after-hours exhibition opening that doubles as a 30th birthday celebration, with gallery browsing, cake, and cocktails in a contemporary craft-focused space. Expect a festive, social atmosphere with mingling around new work and sweet treats.
An after-hours exhibition opening that doubles as a 30th birthday celebration, with gallery browsing, cake, and cocktails in a contemporary craft-focused space. Expect a festive, social atmosphere with mingling around new work and sweet treats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Molten glass gets a spooky twist in a late-night torch studio session, shaping Halloween-ready metallic accents and eerie small sculptures. Expect heat, glow, and step-by-step guidance suited for a fun adults-night-out vibe.
Molten glass gets a spooky twist in a late-night torch studio session, shaping Halloween-ready metallic accents and eerie small sculptures. Expect heat, glow, and step-by-step guidance suited for a fun adults-night-out vibe.
Molten glass gets a spooky twist in a late-night torch studio session, shaping Halloween-ready metallic accents and eerie small sculptures. Expect heat, glow, and step-by-step guidance suited for a fun adults-night-out vibe.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
Pulse-driven community drumming fills the downtown park as hand drums and percussion build into a loose, danceable groove. An after-work Friday-night gathering where anyone can sway, listen, or jump into the circle.
A casual gathering centered on ceramics and clay arts, bringing together makers and enthusiasts for conversation, creative connection, and community in an Asheville gallery setting.
A casual gathering centered on ceramics and clay arts, bringing together makers and enthusiasts for conversation, creative connection, and community in an Asheville gallery setting.
A casual gathering centered on ceramics and clay arts, bringing together makers and enthusiasts for conversation, creative connection, and community in an Asheville gallery setting.
A free, self guided neighborhood art walk through Kenilworth with 27 open studios and multi discipline work for sale. Browse and buy unique local handmade pieces using the map at KenilworthArtists.org.
A free, self guided neighborhood art walk through Kenilworth with 27 open studios and multi discipline work for sale. Browse and buy unique local handmade pieces using the map at KenilworthArtists.org.
A free, self guided neighborhood art walk through Kenilworth with 27 open studios and multi discipline work for sale. Browse and buy unique local handmade pieces using the map at KenilworthArtists.org.
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.
An afternoon artist salon and gallery gathering that brings local creatives together for casual conversation, networking, and inspiration. Expect a relaxed Second Saturday vibe in an art-forward space at 20 Artful Way.
An afternoon artist salon and gallery gathering that brings local creatives together for casual conversation, networking, and inspiration. Expect a relaxed Second Saturday vibe in an art-forward space at 20 Artful Way.
An afternoon artist salon and gallery gathering that brings local creatives together for casual conversation, networking, and inspiration. Expect a relaxed Second Saturday vibe in an art-forward space at 20 Artful Way.