Public Tour: Discovering Art in Asheville
Interactive tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff highlighting select objects from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection and rotating exhibitions. Drop in format with no reservations; each tour offers a new thematic focus.
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Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.
Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.
Guided interactive gallery tours led by museum staff and volunteer educators, tracing the Asheville Art Museum’s history through rotating collection highlights and current exhibitions; tours change each session and require no reservations.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, unpacking key works, thematic threads, and curatorial insights within the museum galleries; accessible, conversational format for general audiences.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.

Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided in-gallery tour of the Asheville Art Museum's current featured exhibition, offering close-looking, curatorial context, and discussion of key works in well-lit modern galleries for the public.
Guided close looking exercises led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection through attentive observation of museum artworks. Participants practice slow looking techniques to notice texture, color, and narrative in quiet conversation.
Guided close looking exercises led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection through attentive observation of museum artworks. Participants practice slow looking techniques to notice texture, color, and narrative in quiet conversation.
Guided close looking exercises led by a volunteer educator cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection through attentive observation of museum artworks. Participants practice slow looking techniques to notice texture, color, and narrative in quiet conversation.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.
Hands on tours of lending power drills, circular saws, and community repair stations; meet volunteers, learn membership and volunteer roles, and discover ways to borrow tools and support the maker run nonprofit.

Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.

Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.
Slow-flow yoga amid gallery light and contemporary works, paired with guided mindful-looking sessions in current exhibitions; Saturday morning classes from January through June welcome all levels and include a post-class café meetup.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.
Evening historian led walking tour through historic downtown Asheville, tracing architectural and cultural stories and local lore. Suited for history buffs seeking expert context and narrative rich exploration from a professional guide.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, celebrating Highwater Clays' 45 year influence on WNC pottery; on view at Asheville Art Museum through April 26, 2026, gallery Wed–Sun.

Vibrant curated exhibition of contemporary works by female-identifying artists from the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed-media in the Asheville Art Museum's galleries through May 17, 2026.

Vibrant curated exhibition of contemporary works by female-identifying artists from the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed-media in the Asheville Art Museum's galleries through May 17, 2026.
Vibrant curated exhibition of contemporary works by female-identifying artists from the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery across painting, sculpture, and mixed-media in the Asheville Art Museum's galleries through May 17, 2026.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.
Explore Western North Carolina history inside the Smith-McDowell House on A-B Tech’s campus, with five gallery spaces showcasing permanent and rotating exhibits spanning thousands of years; suggested adult donation is $10.

Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.

Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.
Grab a drink and sketch directly on paper covered café tables at the museum; supplies unlock with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission. Relaxed, social sip and sketch session welcoming all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.
Gentle lakeside walk around Lake Junaluska led by the Asheville Visitor Center, highlighting wooded shoreline views, flat accessible paths, and relaxed community pacing for walkers of all skill levels.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.

Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.
Community led afternoon book discussion where readers gather for an hour of guided conversation, recommendations, and community connection; drop in attendees and new members welcome.