
First Friday Art Walk - UpMarket Gallery
Browse original work by local artists during downtown Asheville’s First Friday Art Walk, with a glass of wine and an inviting gallery atmosphere for discovery and creative community connection.
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Browse distinctive work from local Black artists, makers, and entrepreneurs at an evening market celebrating creative expression, small businesses, and community connection in downtown Asheville.

Browse distinctive work from local Black artists, makers, and entrepreneurs at an evening market celebrating creative expression, small businesses, and community connection in downtown Asheville.
Browse distinctive work from local Black artists, makers, and entrepreneurs at an evening market celebrating creative expression, small businesses, and community connection in downtown Asheville.

Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.

Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.
Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.

Wine Wednesday
MoreMidweek wine pours in a cozy artisan market setting, pairing sips with browsing local handmade goods and gallery-style displays. A relaxed evening vibe for socializing, shopping, and discovering Asheville makers.

Midweek wine pours in a cozy artisan market setting, pairing sips with browsing local handmade goods and gallery-style displays. A relaxed evening vibe for socializing, shopping, and discovering Asheville makers.
Midweek wine pours in a cozy artisan market setting, pairing sips with browsing local handmade goods and gallery-style displays. A relaxed evening vibe for socializing, shopping, and discovering Asheville makers.

Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.

Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.
Late-night First Friday block-party energy in downtown Asheville around Noir Collective, blending neighborhood mingling with pop-up local vendors and a social, walk-around street vibe. Ideal for a casual night out and community connection on South Market Street.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.

RADFest
MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.
An after-hours Friendsgiving gathering blends shared food and drinks with art, music, and community connection in a lively cultural-center setting. Settle in for a warm, festive evening among friends in downtown Asheville.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.

Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.
Browse one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and artwork by Asheville artists, with festive music, delicious food, and hot cocoa creating a cheerful seasonal shopping afternoon that supports local makers.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.
Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.

Browse artwork by Asheville artists and mingle over conversation during a cocktail hour, followed by an exceptional steakhouse dining experience celebrating local creativity and community.

Browse artwork by Asheville artists and mingle over conversation during a cocktail hour, followed by an exceptional steakhouse dining experience celebrating local creativity and community.
Browse artwork by Asheville artists and mingle over conversation during a cocktail hour, followed by an exceptional steakhouse dining experience celebrating local creativity and community.

Watercolor freshness, impressionistic reflections, and Western North Carolina forests and mountains turn familiar subjects into studies of everyday beauty. Three artists invite slower looking and renewed discovery.

Watercolor freshness, impressionistic reflections, and Western North Carolina forests and mountains turn familiar subjects into studies of everyday beauty. Three artists invite slower looking and renewed discovery.
Watercolor freshness, impressionistic reflections, and Western North Carolina forests and mountains turn familiar subjects into studies of everyday beauty. Three artists invite slower looking and renewed discovery.

Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.

Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.
Explore working studios and meet regional makers creating handmade pottery, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, painting, fiber art, and metalwork in their creative environments on a self-guided tour.

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 monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Slow Art Tour
MoreUnhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.

Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.

Browse racks of vintage clothing, distinctive jewelry, and locally made art in an eclectic market atmosphere, with a full bar adding relaxed drinks to an afternoon of Asheville shopping.

Browse racks of vintage clothing, distinctive jewelry, and locally made art in an eclectic market atmosphere, with a full bar adding relaxed drinks to an afternoon of Asheville shopping.
Browse racks of vintage clothing, distinctive jewelry, and locally made art in an eclectic market atmosphere, with a full bar adding relaxed drinks to an afternoon of Asheville shopping.

Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.

Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
