Highwater: Ceramics from the Gail & Brian McCarthy Collection
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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Wheel-thrown stoneware and sculptural ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection trace 45 years of Highwater Clays influence, spotlighting regional studio pottery, glazing techniques, and craft-community legacy.
Wheel-thrown stoneware and sculptural ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection trace 45 years of Highwater Clays influence, spotlighting regional studio pottery, glazing techniques, and craft-community legacy.
Wheel-thrown stoneware and sculptural ceramics from Gail and Brian McCarthy’s collection trace 45 years of Highwater Clays influence, spotlighting regional studio pottery, glazing techniques, and craft-community legacy.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, presenting intimate paintings, textiles, ceramics, and mixed-media works that foreground tactile material mastery and progressive regional perspectives; on view through May 17, 2026.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, presenting intimate paintings, textiles, ceramics, and mixed-media works that foreground tactile material mastery and progressive regional perspectives; on view through May 17, 2026.
Survey of contemporary women artists from the Pacific Northwest, presenting intimate paintings, textiles, ceramics, and mixed-media works that foreground tactile material mastery and progressive regional perspectives; on view through May 17, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An evening gallery reception centered on “Woodlands” imagery—forests, texture, and nature-inspired compositions—paired with casual mingling among artists and art lovers. Browse new work in a downtown Asheville gallery setting.
An evening gallery reception centered on “Woodlands” imagery—forests, texture, and nature-inspired compositions—paired with casual mingling among artists and art lovers. Browse new work in a downtown Asheville gallery setting.
An evening gallery reception centered on “Woodlands” imagery—forests, texture, and nature-inspired compositions—paired with casual mingling among artists and art lovers. Browse new work in a downtown Asheville gallery setting.
Drop into the museum studio for a staff-led, hands-on art activity inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Experiment with mixed media materials and tools, collaborate freely, and make your own piece—welcoming all ages and abilities.
Drop into the museum studio for a staff-led, hands-on art activity inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Experiment with mixed media materials and tools, collaborate freely, and make your own piece—welcoming all ages and abilities.
Drop into the museum studio for a staff-led, hands-on art activity inspired by the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Experiment with mixed media materials and tools, collaborate freely, and make your own piece—welcoming all ages and abilities.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Delicate, finely detailed botanical artworks and floral studies displayed in the Black Mountain Center for the Arts gallery, presented as a curated prelude to the Art in Bloom 20th Anniversary celebration.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Contemporary gallery exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts presenting 'Made of This,' a focused show of tactile visual works emphasizing materiality, texture, and local creative practices in an intimate community gallery.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.
Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.
Unhurried, guided close looking in the galleries with a volunteer educator, using mindful observation to deepen connection with artwork. A calming museum meet-up focused on relaxation, reflection, and shared conversation.
Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.
Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.
Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.
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A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
A 20th anniversary sneak peek of Art in Bloom with fresh floral interpretations of artworks in a gallery setting. Evening celebration in Black Mountain centered on springlike color, design, and community arts excitement.
Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Experiment with found objects and handmade stamps while learning about accomplished printmaking artists.
Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Experiment with found objects and handmade stamps while learning about accomplished printmaking artists.
Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Experiment with found objects and handmade stamps while learning about accomplished printmaking artists.
A contemplative gallery show centered on land, light, and stillness, with nature-inspired works that emphasize atmosphere and subtle tonal shifts. Ideal for slow looking and reflective viewing in a contemporary Asheville art space.
A contemplative gallery show centered on land, light, and stillness, with nature-inspired works that emphasize atmosphere and subtle tonal shifts. Ideal for slow looking and reflective viewing in a contemporary Asheville art space.
A contemplative gallery show centered on land, light, and stillness, with nature-inspired works that emphasize atmosphere and subtle tonal shifts. Ideal for slow looking and reflective viewing in a contemporary Asheville art space.
Sip a café drink, unlock shared art supplies, and sketch directly on paper-covered tables for low-pressure doodling and mini masterpieces. A relaxed museum café hangout for social creativity across all skill levels.
Sip a café drink, unlock shared art supplies, and sketch directly on paper-covered tables for low-pressure doodling and mini masterpieces. A relaxed museum café hangout for social creativity across all skill levels.
Sip a café drink, unlock shared art supplies, and sketch directly on paper-covered tables for low-pressure doodling and mini masterpieces. A relaxed museum café hangout for social creativity across all skill levels.
Responsive clay and mixed media works by Naomi Lindenfeld converse with Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative textiles, creating an intergenerational material dialogue that explores craft, texture, and process in a curated museum exhibition.
Responsive clay and mixed media works by Naomi Lindenfeld converse with Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative textiles, creating an intergenerational material dialogue that explores craft, texture, and process in a curated museum exhibition.
Responsive clay and mixed media works by Naomi Lindenfeld converse with Lore Kadden Lindenfeld’s innovative textiles, creating an intergenerational material dialogue that explores craft, texture, and process in a curated museum exhibition.
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Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.
Soft lit opening reception for a botanical focused exhibition, presenting floral paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces; attendees can mingle with artists among curated gallery installations in a convivial community arts setting.