
Montford Plein Air Painting Festival
Artists paint and draw the historic Montford Neighborhood outdoors during a plein air festival, culminating in a wet paint sale with live music, food, and community festivities.
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Stroll neighborhood porches and yards to meet 16 local artists and browse handmade work, with live music, a coffee truck, and baked goods adding a relaxed community feel.

Stroll neighborhood porches and yards to meet 16 local artists and browse handmade work, with live music, a coffee truck, and baked goods adding a relaxed community feel.
Stroll neighborhood porches and yards to meet 16 local artists and browse handmade work, with live music, a coffee truck, and baked goods adding a relaxed community feel.

Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.

Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.
Browse handmade goods from Appalachian makers, then settle in for an afternoon of live music celebrating mountain culture and local creativity. The makers market runs 12–5PM, with music from 2–5PM.

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MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.

A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A relaunched First Friday art walk turns downtown into a self-guided gallery hop with pop-up exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and maker booths. Stroll between studios and storefronts for a lively, street-level arts district vibe.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.
A monthly neighborhood stroll through Asheville’s South Slope brings together food and drink specials, local vendors, and hands-on art activities for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and community connection.

Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.

Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.
Freshly fired handmade ceramics, live pottery demonstrations, and holiday shopping bring Asheville clay artists, makers, students, and neighbors together for a free, all ages celebration of the local ceramics community.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.
Self-guided First Friday art walk through Downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, powered by a Passport Card stamp hunt. Collect five stamps at participating spots for a raffle-style giveaway with gift cards to local favorites.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.

Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.
Browse ceramic art in a gallery stroll with live music, clay demonstrations, and refreshments. Explore handmade pottery and visual art while connecting with local artists and neighbors at this monthly Asheville gathering.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.
Paint a spooky house while drawing inspiration from the park’s natural surroundings in this four-week seasonal art series, blending hands-on painting practice with Halloween atmosphere.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.
First Friday gallery night at Resurrection Studios Collective featuring monthly curated exhibitions of over 50 local artists with rotating walls, live music, an open bar, and a monthly artist activation. Geared toward local art lovers and nightlife audiences.

Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.

Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Live musical performances bring a relaxed Sunday listening atmosphere to an art museum setting, pairing a cultural outing with a gallery-adjacent sound experience.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
Browse local vendors for handmade gifts, cozy candles, seasonal décor, self-care favorites, and autumn treats. A family-friendly weekend market brings creative shopping and fall vibes to Asheville.
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Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.
Browse a fall harvest craft market with vendor stalls and seasonal shopping. Discover handmade goods and gifts while connecting with local makers in a community market setting.

Browse Halloween-inspired art by Edwin Salas in a casual Asheville ice cream café setting, with a seasonal pop-up atmosphere blending local visual art and neighborhood shopping.

Browse Halloween-inspired art by Edwin Salas in a casual Asheville ice cream café setting, with a seasonal pop-up atmosphere blending local visual art and neighborhood shopping.
Browse Halloween-inspired art by Edwin Salas in a casual Asheville ice cream café setting, with a seasonal pop-up atmosphere blending local visual art and neighborhood shopping.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Explore Western North Carolina forests, mountains, everyday objects, and reflective water through watercolor and impressionistic perspectives. Three artists invite fresh attention to beauty hidden in familiar scenes.

Explore Western North Carolina forests, mountains, everyday objects, and reflective water through watercolor and impressionistic perspectives. Three artists invite fresh attention to beauty hidden in familiar scenes.
Explore Western North Carolina forests, mountains, everyday objects, and reflective water through watercolor and impressionistic perspectives. Three artists invite fresh attention to beauty hidden in familiar scenes.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.

A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
The Big Crafty
MoreA lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.
A lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.
A lively celebration of Asheville creativity brings handmade art, crafts, and maker-made goods together for browsing and shopping. Expect an exuberant, community-centered marketplace spotlighting independent craft and visual artistry.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.

Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
Explore the craft of fermentation through a regional food festival centered on fermented foods and drinks, traditional preservation techniques, and Western North Carolina’s local food community.
