
Mapping: bias & paradox
Map-centered contemporary art explores bias, paradox, and shifting meanings of “mapping” across disciplines. A curated group show includes a Cherokee-area artist and GIS-driven work for an analytical, concept-forward gallery night.
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Opening-night gallery reception for a contemporary art exhibition exploring landscapes and muse-inspired themes. Expect a social gallery-night vibe with fresh work on the walls and conversation around place, memory, and artistic influence.
Opening-night gallery reception for a contemporary art exhibition exploring landscapes and muse-inspired themes. Expect a social gallery-night vibe with fresh work on the walls and conversation around place, memory, and artistic influence.
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An evening centered on landscape-inspired visual art and muse-driven themes, curated by the REVOLVE collective. Expect a contemporary gallery vibe with nature imagery, evocative color palettes, and conversation-friendly browsing.
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A memorial gallery exhibit honors Asheville assemblage artist Joyce Blunk with intricate box constructions and a celebratory art sale. Viewings are available daily by appointment, plus opening and closing receptions for community remembrance.

A memorial gallery exhibit honors Asheville assemblage artist Joyce Blunk with intricate box constructions and a celebratory art sale. Viewings are available daily by appointment, plus opening and closing receptions for community remembrance.
A memorial gallery exhibit honors Asheville assemblage artist Joyce Blunk with intricate box constructions and a celebratory art sale. Viewings are available daily by appointment, plus opening and closing receptions for community remembrance.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, observational mark-making. Wander a contemporary gallery show built around expressive studies that distill wild places into energetic, essence-first imagery.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, observational mark-making. Wander a contemporary gallery show built around expressive studies that distill wild places into energetic, essence-first imagery.
Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, observational mark-making. Wander a contemporary gallery show built around expressive studies that distill wild places into energetic, essence-first imagery.

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A gallery night celebrating the “Totem” theme with a 25+ artist group exhibition spanning mixed media, collage, sculpture, fiber art, ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, found objects, and printmaking at Flood Gallery.
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Museum exhibition spotlighting contemporary women artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold regional perspectives and material mastery. Browse during regular gallery hours (Wed–Sun, 11am) through May 17, 2026.
Museum exhibition spotlighting contemporary women artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold regional perspectives and material mastery. Browse during regular gallery hours (Wed–Sun, 11am) through May 17, 2026.

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.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Nature-forward gallery exhibition capturing the mood of landscapes and the personalities of animals through fast, observant mark-making. Expect expressive, essence-driven works created with quick, practiced studies of the wild.

Nature-forward gallery exhibition capturing the mood of landscapes and the personalities of animals through fast, observant mark-making. Expect expressive, essence-driven works created with quick, practiced studies of the wild.
Nature-forward gallery exhibition capturing the mood of landscapes and the personalities of animals through fast, observant mark-making. Expect expressive, essence-driven works created with quick, practiced studies of the wild.

Nature-forward paintings and studies shaped by keen field observation, from moody landscapes to animal portraits with distinct personality. Quick, expressive mark-making aims to capture each subject’s essence in a downtown gallery setting.

Nature-forward paintings and studies shaped by keen field observation, from moody landscapes to animal portraits with distinct personality. Quick, expressive mark-making aims to capture each subject’s essence in a downtown gallery setting.
Nature-forward paintings and studies shaped by keen field observation, from moody landscapes to animal portraits with distinct personality. Quick, expressive mark-making aims to capture each subject’s essence in a downtown gallery setting.

Nature-forward paintings and studies capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, keen observation and expressive mark-making. Wander the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop.

Nature-forward paintings and studies capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, keen observation and expressive mark-making. Wander the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop.
Nature-forward paintings and studies capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, keen observation and expressive mark-making. Wander the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop.
A deep dive into Cherokee history through oral stories, cultural context, and perspectives often missing from textbooks. Expect an interpretive, discussion-friendly tour anchored in place-based learning and local heritage.
A deep dive into Cherokee history through oral stories, cultural context, and perspectives often missing from textbooks. Expect an interpretive, discussion-friendly tour anchored in place-based learning and local heritage.
A deep dive into Cherokee history through oral stories, cultural context, and perspectives often missing from textbooks. Expect an interpretive, discussion-friendly tour anchored in place-based learning and local heritage.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, expressive mark-making and keen observation. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ lively interpretations of the wild.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, expressive mark-making and keen observation. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ lively interpretations of the wild.
Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through quick, expressive mark-making and keen observation. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ lively interpretations of the wild.

Nature-driven works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through fast, observational mark-making and an expressive hand. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ quick studies translated into vivid, essence-first imagery.

Nature-driven works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through fast, observational mark-making and an expressive hand. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ quick studies translated into vivid, essence-first imagery.
Nature-driven works capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals through fast, observational mark-making and an expressive hand. Wander the gallery to see two artists’ quick studies translated into vivid, essence-first imagery.

Expressive, fast-worked artworks capture the mood of wild places and the distinct personality of animals through keen observation. Wander a downtown gallery exhibit centered on nature studies and painterly mark-making.

Expressive, fast-worked artworks capture the mood of wild places and the distinct personality of animals through keen observation. Wander a downtown gallery exhibit centered on nature studies and painterly mark-making.
Expressive, fast-worked artworks capture the mood of wild places and the distinct personality of animals through keen observation. Wander a downtown gallery exhibit centered on nature studies and painterly mark-making.

Memorial reception honoring internationally exhibited artist Joyce Blunk, known for boxed assemblages pairing archived biological specimens with Joseph Cornell style narrative. Browse and bid on 100 works via a timed online auction, with opening and closing receptions plus appointments at Little Animals Space.

Memorial reception honoring internationally exhibited artist Joyce Blunk, known for boxed assemblages pairing archived biological specimens with Joseph Cornell style narrative. Browse and bid on 100 works via a timed online auction, with opening and closing receptions plus appointments at Little Animals Space.
Memorial reception honoring internationally exhibited artist Joyce Blunk, known for boxed assemblages pairing archived biological specimens with Joseph Cornell style narrative. Browse and bid on 100 works via a timed online auction, with opening and closing receptions plus appointments at Little Animals Space.

Expressive nature and wildlife works by two observant artists capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals with quick, energetic marks. Browse the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop downtown.

Expressive nature and wildlife works by two observant artists capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals with quick, energetic marks. Browse the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop downtown.
Expressive nature and wildlife works by two observant artists capture the mood of landscapes and the personality of animals with quick, energetic marks. Browse the gallery at your own pace for a quiet, contemplative art stop downtown.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the distinct personality of animals through quick, observant mark-making. Browse an exhibition of expressive, essence-driven pieces during open gallery hours.

Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the distinct personality of animals through quick, observant mark-making. Browse an exhibition of expressive, essence-driven pieces during open gallery hours.
Nature-forward works capture the mood of landscapes and the distinct personality of animals through quick, observant mark-making. Browse an exhibition of expressive, essence-driven pieces during open gallery hours.