Open Studio
Create an original artwork in a welcoming, hands-on studio activity inspired by the museum’s collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with children accompanied by an adult.
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Makerspace
MoreCreate an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. This hands-on, staff-led activity welcomes makers of all ages and abilities.
Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. This hands-on, staff-led activity welcomes makers of all ages and abilities.
Create an original artwork in a welcoming studio, drawing inspiration from the museum’s collection or current exhibitions. This hands-on, staff-led activity welcomes makers of all ages and abilities.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Slow Art Tour
MoreUnhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Unhurried close looking at artworks creates space for relaxation, reflection, and connection. A volunteer educator guides this mindful museum experience, inviting visitors to notice details at their own pace.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
Explore a current featured exhibition through an interactive guided gallery tour led by volunteer educators or Museum staff, with opportunities to engage closely with the artwork and its context.
A low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
A low-cost painting activity welcomes children and adults for a creative family outing. Registration is required through City of Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
Hands-on pottery classes and ceramics workshops welcome adults and children in a spacious, state-of-the-art warehouse studio. Explore creative clay work’s historic River Arts District.
The Art of Paper
MorePaper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Bring a sewing machine and personal project or help stitch a community quilt in a relaxed, drop-in gathering for quilters of all ages. Pack a bag lunch to enjoy while you sew.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Children combine age-appropriate yoga with hands-on art activities centered on gratitude, blending movement, creative expression, and mindful reflection in a welcoming family-friendly setting.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
Paint, pastels, vintage ephemera, and surprise materials become small, personal art stories on wood panels in an easygoing, hands-on creative session—keepsakes for marking milestones or thoughtful gifts.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
A Sunday music gathering brings live sounds into the Asheville Art Museum, offering a cultural outing in a gallery setting. The event’s performers, musical style, and format are not specified.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Create imaginative LEGO and DUPLO builds in a welcoming, all-ages gathering that encourages hands-on creativity and making friends across generations. Young children need an accompanying adult.
Lego Club
MoreBuild imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Little hands explore animal-inspired polar crafts in a playful program designed for ages 2–5. A cozy winter activity gives toddlers a chance to create and enjoy a hands-on outing.
Family Storytime
MoreBouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.
Bouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.
Bouncy songs, dancing, and read-aloud stories turn Saturday morning into an all-ages early learning adventure for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, followed by a hands-on craft.
Children become storytellers, turning puppets into characters and inventing playful, silly tales during a relaxed, drop-in family activity designed especially for little ones under five.
Children become storytellers, turning puppets into characters and inventing playful, silly tales during a relaxed, drop-in family activity designed especially for little ones under five.
Children become storytellers, turning puppets into characters and inventing playful, silly tales during a relaxed, drop-in family activity designed especially for little ones under five.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.
Little hands explore polar-themed crafts and tiny-paw creations in a playful winter activity designed for children ages 2–5, with registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation.