
RAD Community Art Day
Studios and galleries throughout the River Arts District open their doors for an afternoon of browsing, pop up shopping, and hands on creativity. Expect an outdoor art market with 21 vendors, free pet portraits, face painting, and a collaborative community art project.
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An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.
A walkable, self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with rotating new artwork throughout the district. Expect artist meet and greets and a lively citywide cultural atmosphere.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.

A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.
A community market in Swannanoa with local vendors and a casual browse-and-chat vibe. Spend the afternoon shopping small, meeting makers, and picking up locally made goods in an easygoing neighborhood setting.

A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.
A self guided First Friday art walk across downtown Asheville’s creative spaces, using a Passport Card to collect five location stamps. The stamp crawl adds a playful scavenger hunt vibe with a gift card giveaway to local spots.

An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.

An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
An afternoon pop up shopping event with rotating local vendors and makers at 508 South French Broad Avenue. Browse handmade goods and small business finds in a casual, neighborhood marketplace atmosphere.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.
A 12 hour River Arts District festival that packs the Grey Eagle stages and surrounding spaces with live bands, live painting, and immersive art installations. Expect local led One Village WNC workshops, comedy, puppets, and all ages community energy from late morning through night.

Year-round weekly farmers market with local fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, bread, honey, pastries, flowers, and handmade crafts set at a brewery in the River Arts District. Accepts SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farmers Market Prescriptions.

Year-round weekly farmers market with local fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, bread, honey, pastries, flowers, and handmade crafts set at a brewery in the River Arts District. Accepts SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farmers Market Prescriptions.
Year-round weekly farmers market with local fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, bread, honey, pastries, flowers, and handmade crafts set at a brewery in the River Arts District. Accepts SNAP, Double SNAP, and Farmers Market Prescriptions.

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).
A two-day indoor summer market in Battery Park Hall with vendor shopping, free admission, and coffee and food onsite. Meet adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue in a family-friendly downtown setting (service dogs only).

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.

An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.
An outdoor arts and culture gathering in downtown’s Pritchard Park with a casual, come and go vibe. Expect public space creativity and community hang time centered on local culture in an open air park setting.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.

Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.
Downtown Weaverville turns into an evening stroll as local shops and art galleries stay open late with pop up surprises and community hangout energy along Main Street.

Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).

Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).
Air-conditioned two-day indoor vendor market in Battery Park Hall at the Haywood Park Hotel, with free entry and onsite coffee and food. Browse local shopping finds while meeting adoptable puppies from Mountain Pet Rescue (service dogs only).

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.

Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor tables, spell supplies, and cat lounge hangouts with panthers to pet. Cap the afternoon with intuitive readings in a playful, feline themed market vibe.

Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor tables, spell supplies, and cat lounge hangouts with panthers to pet. Cap the afternoon with intuitive readings in a playful, feline themed market vibe.
Local makers and mystical practitioners fill a West Asheville metaphysical shop with vendor tables, spell supplies, and cat lounge hangouts with panthers to pet. Cap the afternoon with intuitive readings in a playful, feline themed market vibe.

Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.

Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.
Late-night mixed media art party blending hands-on creating and casual mingling inside a stylish downtown hotel setting. Expect an energetic, social vibe that mixes craft experimentation with community connection.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.
A back-to-school community bash geared toward kids and families, with activities and school-supply support to help students kick off the new year. Expect a casual neighborhood hangout vibe with resources and family-friendly fun.

A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.

A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.
A lively downtown First Friday street celebration mixing bands and pop up dance moments with local art displays and vendor shopping. Expect food stalls, small businesses staying open late, and a community block party feel in Mars Hill.