
OPENING Reception: SPORTS! Exhibit
Evening gallery reception celebrating sports-themed artworks in painting, photography, and mixed media at Blue Spiral 1; artists and collectors mingle amid curated installations and playful takes on athletic culture.
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Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.

Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming community arts setting.
Intimate gallery reception celebrating emerging regional visual artists, featuring new work with opportunities to meet creators and mingle among exhibits in a welcoming 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.
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.

Mixed media artworks inspired by The North Carolina Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection fill the Education Center lobby for a public reception; enjoy light snacks while meeting artists and viewing botanical paintings, collages, and illustrations.

Mixed media artworks inspired by The North Carolina Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection fill the Education Center lobby for a public reception; enjoy light snacks while meeting artists and viewing botanical paintings, collages, and illustrations.
Mixed media artworks inspired by The North Carolina Arboretum’s National Native Azalea Collection fill the Education Center lobby for a public reception; enjoy light snacks while meeting artists and viewing botanical paintings, collages, and illustrations.

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.

Sunlit galleries of American Impressionism open for free admission, paired with live jazz in the Atrium and impressionist inspired hands on art activities for families and community members to explore brushwork and color.

Sunlit galleries of American Impressionism open for free admission, paired with live jazz in the Atrium and impressionist inspired hands on art activities for families and community members to explore brushwork and color.
Sunlit galleries of American Impressionism open for free admission, paired with live jazz in the Atrium and impressionist inspired hands on art activities for families and community members to explore brushwork and color.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.
Gallery exhibition of regional visual art and handmade crafts at the historic Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center beside Black Mountain's railroad tracks; artist meet and greets, art for sale, and a relaxed community vibe.

Nature-inspired works by Richard Johnson fill a River Arts District gallery for a two-week exhibition. Opening-night reception includes complimentary refreshments in a free, public, walk-through art viewing from 5–7 pm.

Nature-inspired works by Richard Johnson fill a River Arts District gallery for a two-week exhibition. Opening-night reception includes complimentary refreshments in a free, public, walk-through art viewing from 5–7 pm.
Nature-inspired works by Richard Johnson fill a River Arts District gallery for a two-week exhibition. Opening-night reception includes complimentary refreshments in a free, public, walk-through art viewing from 5–7 pm.

Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.

Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.
Evening guided tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close viewing and interpretive insights into artworks and themes as visitors move through the museum's galleries.

An opening reception celebrating ceramic artists from the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio, with work shaped, glazed, and kiln fired on site. Browse fresh-fired pottery and meet the local makers in a community gallery setting.

An opening reception celebrating ceramic artists from the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio, with work shaped, glazed, and kiln fired on site. Browse fresh-fired pottery and meet the local makers in a community gallery setting.
An opening reception celebrating ceramic artists from the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio, with work shaped, glazed, and kiln fired on site. Browse fresh-fired pottery and meet the local makers in a community gallery setting.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.

Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.
Interactive evening tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff that illuminate the Asheville Art Museum’s history and rotating collection, focusing on select objects from current exhibitions; no reservations required.

Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.

Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.
Colorful, exploratory visual work by adult students at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, spotlighting emerging local artists in a community gallery exhibition that maps recent classroom explorations and creative development.

One-night photo exhibition with a launch party for Chromatic Aberration Volume II: Isolation. Expect an intimate gallery-style viewing and community mingling with Asheville Camera Club at Little Animals Space.

One-night photo exhibition with a launch party for Chromatic Aberration Volume II: Isolation. Expect an intimate gallery-style viewing and community mingling with Asheville Camera Club at Little Animals Space.
One-night photo exhibition with a launch party for Chromatic Aberration Volume II: Isolation. Expect an intimate gallery-style viewing and community mingling with Asheville Camera Club at Little Animals Space.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.
Interactive museum tours led by volunteer educators and staff guide visitors through curated highlights of the Asheville Art Museum's collection and rotating exhibitions, with different object focused routes each time; no reservations required.

Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.

Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.
Bold material driven works by contemporary female artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting visionary perspectives and craft mastery across media. Gallery open Wednesday through Sunday at 11am; exhibition on view through May 17, 2026.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.
Close looking sessions led by a volunteer educator encourage slow, contemplative inspection of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection in a small group museum gallery.

Translucent watercolor explorations of light and layered shadow at Red House Gallery in Black Mountain, featuring local artists' intimate studies of form, negative space, and painterly texture in small scale works.

Translucent watercolor explorations of light and layered shadow at Red House Gallery in Black Mountain, featuring local artists' intimate studies of form, negative space, and painterly texture in small scale works.
Translucent watercolor explorations of light and layered shadow at Red House Gallery in Black Mountain, featuring local artists' intimate studies of form, negative space, and painterly texture in small scale works.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.
Funky vintage shop transforms into a night market of accessible artworks by twelve WNC artists, with background music, beverages, and shopping (storewide 15% off); free entry and artists keep 100% of sales.

Expressionist floral paintings that comment on historical roles of women sit beside gesture driven New York Abstract Expressionism, where bold color and brushwork convey feeling; opening reception Friday, Feb 6, 5–7:30pm.

Expressionist floral paintings that comment on historical roles of women sit beside gesture driven New York Abstract Expressionism, where bold color and brushwork convey feeling; opening reception Friday, Feb 6, 5–7:30pm.
Expressionist floral paintings that comment on historical roles of women sit beside gesture driven New York Abstract Expressionism, where bold color and brushwork convey feeling; opening reception Friday, Feb 6, 5–7:30pm.

Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.

Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.
Textile panels and mixed media works translate incarcerated women’s struggles into visuals of resilience, healing, and advocacy; the free, community focused installation invites reflective viewing and dialogue.