
Open Art Exhibition: Transformation
Multiple perspectives on the theme “Transformation” from 25+ local artists in a gallery setting. Expect eclectic works across ceramics, stained glass, painting, drawing, photography, collage, printmaking, and mixed media.
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Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill a Flood Gallery exhibition with work from 25+ local artists. Expect mixed media ranging from ceramics and stained glass to painting, photography, collage, printmaking, and drawing.

Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill a Flood Gallery exhibition with work from 25+ local artists. Expect mixed media ranging from ceramics and stained glass to painting, photography, collage, printmaking, and drawing.
Multiple perspectives on the theme of transformation fill a Flood Gallery exhibition with work from 25+ local artists. Expect mixed media ranging from ceramics and stained glass to painting, photography, collage, printmaking, and drawing.

Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.

Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.
Open call for a “Totem” themed group exhibition welcoming all styles and media, from collage and fiber to ceramics, photography, and found objects. Submit up to two framed or display ready pieces by May 2–3, with artwork priced for sale on 35% gallery commission.

A vibrant gallery showcase exploring the theme of home through one of a kind handmade pieces like earrings, ceramic lamps and vases, cards, hand painted furniture, and original artwork. Browse fresh studio work in a welcoming community art space.

A vibrant gallery showcase exploring the theme of home through one of a kind handmade pieces like earrings, ceramic lamps and vases, cards, hand painted furniture, and original artwork. Browse fresh studio work in a welcoming community art space.
A vibrant gallery showcase exploring the theme of home through one of a kind handmade pieces like earrings, ceramic lamps and vases, cards, hand painted furniture, and original artwork. Browse fresh studio work in a welcoming community art space.

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.

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.

Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.

Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.
Expressive, quick-capture paintings and studies of mountains, woods, and wild animals, shaped by careful observation and the mood of place. Opening reception in a downtown gallery for immersing in nature-forward contemporary work and meeting fellow art lovers.

Twelve-minute performance slots rotate through songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and occasional stand-up in a small gallery setting. An anything-goes night for first-timers and regulars to test new material.

Twelve-minute performance slots rotate through songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and occasional stand-up in a small gallery setting. An anything-goes night for first-timers and regulars to test new material.
Twelve-minute performance slots rotate through songs, acoustic sets, spoken word, and occasional stand-up in a small gallery setting. An anything-goes night for first-timers and regulars to test new material.

Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.

Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.
Contemporary works highlighting female artists with Pacific Northwest roots, emphasizing bold voices and material mastery. Drop in during open gallery hours to explore a progressive regional perspective through May 17, 2026.

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.

Cozy gallery screenings of curated foreign films by film buff Carlos Steward at 7PM sharp in Flood Gallery; bring your own snacks and drinks for an intimate, low-key movie night.

Cozy gallery screenings of curated foreign films by film buff Carlos Steward at 7PM sharp in Flood Gallery; bring your own snacks and drinks for an intimate, low-key movie night.
Cozy gallery screenings of curated foreign films by film buff Carlos Steward at 7PM sharp in Flood Gallery; bring your own snacks and drinks for an intimate, low-key movie night.

Explore sunlit working studios of local artists during a self guided biannual studio tour in a historic village setting, with complimentary libations from Metro Wines, free admission, and 10% off at Grovewood Gallery.

Explore sunlit working studios of local artists during a self guided biannual studio tour in a historic village setting, with complimentary libations from Metro Wines, free admission, and 10% off at Grovewood Gallery.
Explore sunlit working studios of local artists during a self guided biannual studio tour in a historic village setting, with complimentary libations from Metro Wines, free admission, and 10% off at Grovewood Gallery.

Hundreds of nature-themed art prints go on a steep liquidation sale (70% off or more) in a second-floor studio gallery setting. Browse discounted prints alongside original paintings by Roderick MacIver inspired by Zen and Taoist hermit poetry.

Hundreds of nature-themed art prints go on a steep liquidation sale (70% off or more) in a second-floor studio gallery setting. Browse discounted prints alongside original paintings by Roderick MacIver inspired by Zen and Taoist hermit poetry.
Hundreds of nature-themed art prints go on a steep liquidation sale (70% off or more) in a second-floor studio gallery setting. Browse discounted prints alongside original paintings by Roderick MacIver inspired by Zen and Taoist hermit poetry.

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 culminating MFA thesis exhibition presenting five graduating WCU artists with contemporary work across multiple media after three years of intensive studio exploration. Expect a gallery-style viewing of diverse concepts, materials, and techniques under one cohesive show.

A culminating MFA thesis exhibition presenting five graduating WCU artists with contemporary work across multiple media after three years of intensive studio exploration. Expect a gallery-style viewing of diverse concepts, materials, and techniques under one cohesive show.
A culminating MFA thesis exhibition presenting five graduating WCU artists with contemporary work across multiple media after three years of intensive studio exploration. Expect a gallery-style viewing of diverse concepts, materials, and techniques under one cohesive show.

An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.

An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.
An evening downtown art walk with gallery hopping across studios, restaurants, and cultural spaces, highlighting fresh exhibitions and special installations. Expect artist meet and greets plus light refreshments throughout the Arts District.

Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.

Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.
A daytime community gathering at the historic YMI Cultural Center centered on cultural celebration and connection. Expect a festival-style atmosphere with local-focused programming in a downtown community venue.

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.