
Galentines 2026
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
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Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.

Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.
Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.

Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.

Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.
Docent led in gallery walkthrough offering close looking and curator insights into the museum's current show, with contextual art history commentary, thematic highlights, and Q&A for visitors seeking deeper understanding.

Docent-led evening walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close-looking sessions, curatorial insights, and interpretive commentary to illuminate artworks and themes across the galleries and audience Q&A opportunities.

Docent-led evening walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close-looking sessions, curatorial insights, and interpretive commentary to illuminate artworks and themes across the galleries and audience Q&A opportunities.
Docent-led evening walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close-looking sessions, curatorial insights, and interpretive commentary to illuminate artworks and themes across the galleries and audience Q&A opportunities.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours highlighting curated objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and current exhibitions. Volunteer educators and museum staff lead rotating, object focused conversations suitable for drop-in visitors; no reservations required.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.
Urban sketchers gather for a sketchbook meetup focused on drawing the River Arts District streetscape and sharpening on location techniques. Expect relaxed plein air pacing, skill sharing, and easy conversation with regional USk chapters.

Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.

Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.
Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.
Tactile, curiosity driven festival of invention with hands on workshops, robotics demos, 3D printing stations, and interactive maker booths for kids and adults exploring DIY electronics, crafts, and creative engineering.