
Highwater: Ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy Collection
Exhibition at Asheville Art Museum, featuring ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy collection that celebrate Highwater Clays' 45-year legacy and include over 400 objects rescued after Hurricane Helene with museum collaboration. Suited for ceramics enthusiasts, art and craft audiences, and those interested in regional arts preservation.
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Curated ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy spotlight Highwater Clays' 45-year influence on WNC pottery, from studio vessels to experimental forms, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
Curated ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy spotlight Highwater Clays' 45-year influence on WNC pottery, from studio vessels to experimental forms, on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026.
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Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore curatorial highlights from the Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, with rotating object focused stops; drop-in friendly, no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff explore curatorial highlights from the Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, with rotating object focused stops; drop-in friendly, no reservations required.

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Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.
Guided walkthrough of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition with docent led insights into key works, themes, and curatorial choices, designed for visitors seeking contextual art education and deeper gallery engagement.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.

Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.
Guided close looking tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering gallery conversation and interpretive insights to deepen visitors' visual understanding and engagement with the artworks.

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