
Makerspace
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.
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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.
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.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.
A relaxed community craft night with space to work on your own project or experiment with new hands on techniques. Expect a welcoming, collaborative hangout vibe at the Asheville Tool Library with casual creative support.

Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Use found objects and handmade stamps to create layered artworks inspired by accomplished printmakers.

Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Use found objects and handmade stamps to create layered artworks inspired by accomplished printmakers.
Hands-on printmaking camp for rising 3rd–5th graders exploring lines, shapes, composition, and color through original prints. Use found objects and handmade stamps to create layered artworks inspired by accomplished printmakers.

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.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.
Hands-on metalsmithing camp for ages 9–13 teaching basic jewelry techniques like hammer texturing, shaping, and finishing; beginner friendly instruction, tools, and safety supervision provided.

Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.

Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.
Opening-night reception for Black Mountain COLL(A)GE at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, centering collage-based visual work and creative experimentation. Mingle in a downtown gallery setting while taking in the exhibition’s layered textures and mixed-media compositions.

Weeklong STEAM camp packed with hands on science experiments, playful engineering games, and art projects rooted in math and measurement. Kindergarten through fifth graders tinker with new tools and materials, with full week or single day options.

Weeklong STEAM camp packed with hands on science experiments, playful engineering games, and art projects rooted in math and measurement. Kindergarten through fifth graders tinker with new tools and materials, with full week or single day options.
Weeklong STEAM camp packed with hands on science experiments, playful engineering games, and art projects rooted in math and measurement. Kindergarten through fifth graders tinker with new tools and materials, with full week or single day options.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry making camp teaching torch work, soldering basics and finishing techniques in a small studio environment; beginner friendly projects for ages 9 to 13 to craft wearable metal pieces.

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.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.
Hands on metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication for youth 9 to 13, focusing on sawing, forming, polishing, and basic soldering in a supervised Torched AVL studio camp that emphasizes creativity and tool safety.

Bold, material-focused works by contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting mixed-media, craft, and concept-driven practices. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition runs through May 17, 2026.

Bold, material-focused works by contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting mixed-media, craft, and concept-driven practices. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition runs through May 17, 2026.
Bold, material-focused works by contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting mixed-media, craft, and concept-driven practices. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition runs through May 17, 2026.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.

Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.
Hammering, soldering, sawing, and polishing to craft rings, pendants, and small metal treasures in a light-filled studio. Supportive instructors guide beginners through design, fabrication, and finishing techniques in a relaxed, collaborative grown-up camp atmosphere.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

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.

Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.

Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.

Playful kids yoga paired with a colorful art pop up centered on unicorns and rainbows. Expect imaginative movement, simple poses, and hands on crafting in a cozy studio setting geared toward young beginners.

Playful kids yoga paired with a colorful art pop up centered on unicorns and rainbows. Expect imaginative movement, simple poses, and hands on crafting in a cozy studio setting geared toward young beginners.
Playful kids yoga paired with a colorful art pop up centered on unicorns and rainbows. Expect imaginative movement, simple poses, and hands on crafting in a cozy studio setting geared toward young beginners.

Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.

Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.
Playful SoulCollage open studio for building a personalized card deck with images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, then sharing cards, journaling, and reflecting on life questions. No art experience needed; supplies and supportive space provided.