
Open Art Exhibition: Transformation
Multiple perspectives on “Transformation” fill the gallery with works by 25+ local artists across ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and mixed media. A casual open exhibition atmosphere invites browsing and conversation.
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Multiple perspectives on “Transformation” fill Flood Gallery with work from 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and layered mixed-media pieces.

Multiple perspectives on “Transformation” fill Flood Gallery with work from 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and layered mixed-media pieces.
Multiple perspectives on “Transformation” fill Flood Gallery with work from 25+ local artists. Expect a mixed media spread spanning ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and layered mixed-media pieces.

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.
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.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.
Botanical drawings filled with plants and soft light explore inner calm as a grounded response to war, displacement, and uncertainty. Careful observation and delicate detail emphasize resilience and life’s quiet persistence in fragile conditions.

Seasonal, transformation-themed exhibition centered on spring’s return—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and hatching insects. Reflective works highlight cycles of resilience, delicate change, and the promise of new beginnings.

Seasonal, transformation-themed exhibition centered on spring’s return—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and hatching insects. Reflective works highlight cycles of resilience, delicate change, and the promise of new beginnings.
Seasonal, transformation-themed exhibition centered on spring’s return—thawing ground, emerging flowers, stirring animals, and hatching insects. Reflective works highlight cycles of resilience, delicate change, and the promise of new beginnings.

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.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.
An opening-night gallery reception celebrating garden-inspired artwork in a community arts center setting. Browse fresh seasonal pieces, mingle with artists, and enjoy a casual social atmosphere around the new exhibit.

Twelve-minute open mic slots rotate through all-genre songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and short comedy bits. A casual, supportive night in an intimate art gallery space for performers and listeners alike.

Twelve-minute open mic slots rotate through all-genre songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and short comedy bits. A casual, supportive night in an intimate art gallery space for performers and listeners alike.
Twelve-minute open mic slots rotate through all-genre songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and short comedy bits. A casual, supportive night in an intimate art gallery space for performers and listeners alike.

A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.

A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.
A poetry-first open mic where audience members step up to read alongside weekly featured poets. Late-night Monday energy in a contemporary gallery setting built for spoken word and community listening.

A monthly gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual browsing. Live music sets the vibe while guests sip refreshments and mingle in a working ceramics gallery space.

A monthly gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual browsing. Live music sets the vibe while guests sip refreshments and mingle in a working ceramics gallery space.
A monthly gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual browsing. Live music sets the vibe while guests sip refreshments and mingle in a working ceramics gallery space.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

A culminating MFA thesis show presenting three years of creative research through contemporary mixed media works by five graduating artists from WCU’s School of Art and Design. Expect a gallery-style exhibition with diverse materials, concepts, and visual approaches.

A culminating MFA thesis show presenting three years of creative research through contemporary mixed media works by five graduating artists from WCU’s School of Art and Design. Expect a gallery-style exhibition with diverse materials, concepts, and visual approaches.
A culminating MFA thesis show presenting three years of creative research through contemporary mixed media works by five graduating artists from WCU’s School of Art and Design. Expect a gallery-style exhibition with diverse materials, concepts, and visual approaches.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.
Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

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.

Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots highlight bold voices, progressive regional influences, and technical material mastery. See it during Asheville Art Museum’s Wednesday–Sunday daytime gallery hours through May 17, 2026.

Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots highlight bold voices, progressive regional influences, and technical material mastery. See it during Asheville Art Museum’s Wednesday–Sunday daytime gallery hours through May 17, 2026.
Contemporary works by women artists with Pacific Northwest roots highlight bold voices, progressive regional influences, and technical material mastery. See it during Asheville Art Museum’s Wednesday–Sunday daytime gallery hours through May 17, 2026.