RAD Community Art Day
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
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A weekend celebration of artistic process in the River Arts District, highlighting sketches, studies, and behind the scenes stories pulled straight from working studios. Wander among artists and works in progress for an immersive creative neighborhood vibe.
A weekend celebration of artistic process in the River Arts District, highlighting sketches, studies, and behind the scenes stories pulled straight from working studios. Wander among artists and works in progress for an immersive creative neighborhood vibe.
A weekend celebration of artistic process in the River Arts District, highlighting sketches, studies, and behind the scenes stories pulled straight from working studios. Wander among artists and works in progress for an immersive creative neighborhood vibe.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Self guided evening stroll through Downtown Asheville’s Arts District with open galleries, pop up artist tables, and street side installations. Browse local work, meet makers, and soak up a lively First Friday downtown atmosphere.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
Pack Square Park turns into an outdoor handmade market with regionally sourced professional artists selling original paint, glass, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and metalwork. Browse at a leisurely pace while meeting makers and shopping locally crafted pieces.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
A citywide sketching meetup’s River Arts District with artists roaming studios, sidewalks, and riverfront views to draw on location. Bring a sketchbook for casual, all skill levels social sketching and share pages with fellow crawlers.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Pack Square fills with handmade booths from nationally recognized regional artists selling paint, glass, ceramics, wood, jewelry, and metalwork. A leisurely outdoor stroll-and-shop market with a relaxed community vibe.
Studio tours and hands on STEAM curiosity inside the UNCA STEAM Studio, paired with a silent auction. Light hors doeuvres and beverages set a casual, all ages fundraiser vibe supporting scholarships and SkillSet programming.
Studio tours and hands on STEAM curiosity inside the UNCA STEAM Studio, paired with a silent auction. Light hors doeuvres and beverages set a casual, all ages fundraiser vibe supporting scholarships and SkillSet programming.
Studio tours and hands on STEAM curiosity inside the UNCA STEAM Studio, paired with a silent auction. Light hors doeuvres and beverages set a casual, all ages fundraiser vibe supporting scholarships and SkillSet programming.
Late-night sketch session built around dramatic lighting and shadow studies, with guests trading quick drawings and playful prompts. Casual, social art-jam energy in an indie venue—great for experimenting without pressure.
Late-night sketch session built around dramatic lighting and shadow studies, with guests trading quick drawings and playful prompts. Casual, social art-jam energy in an indie venue—great for experimenting without pressure.
Late-night sketch session built around dramatic lighting and shadow studies, with guests trading quick drawings and playful prompts. Casual, social art-jam energy in an indie venue—great for experimenting without pressure.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
A walkable, self-guided downtown crawl linking galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces. Browse new visual work, meet local artists, and experience Asheville’s arts scene as it spills into the streets.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
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.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Afternoon story-driven art camp blending picture-book readings with hands-on painting and mixed media projects for young artists, fostering creative play and early literacy at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Open air Sunday market vibes in a sunny beer garden with cold pints and a rotating mix of Asheville makers. Expect changing local musician sets and vendor booths all afternoon in the River Arts District.
Open air Sunday market vibes in a sunny beer garden with cold pints and a rotating mix of Asheville makers. Expect changing local musician sets and vendor booths all afternoon in the River Arts District.
Open air Sunday market vibes in a sunny beer garden with cold pints and a rotating mix of Asheville makers. Expect changing local musician sets and vendor booths all afternoon in the River Arts District.
A relaxed paint and sip session centered on a bright sunflower design, with step by step instruction and plenty of time to socialize. Craft beer pours in a casual brewery taproom set an easygoing Sunday afternoon vibe.
A relaxed paint and sip session centered on a bright sunflower design, with step by step instruction and plenty of time to socialize. Craft beer pours in a casual brewery taproom set an easygoing Sunday afternoon vibe.
A relaxed paint and sip session centered on a bright sunflower design, with step by step instruction and plenty of time to socialize. Craft beer pours in a casual brewery taproom set an easygoing Sunday afternoon vibe.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
Hands-on mixed media art exploration focused on painting with oil pastels, with guided time to experiment with color blending, layering, and texture. A free, registration-based afternoon workshop welcoming beginners through experienced artists.
Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
Road race through downtown Asheville with half marathon and 10K distances centered around Pack Square Park. Expect a lively outdoor run with cheering crowds, pacing goals, and a community-minded finish area.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A springtime celebration set among the Arboretum’s flowering gardens and trails, blending seasonal nature activities with family friendly exploration. Expect hands on learning moments and community gathering in a scenic botanical setting.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.
A relaxed adult craft hang where you can bring your own project or dig into shared supplies for low-pressure making. Beginner-friendly ideas and hands-on help are available, with optional donations supporting future materials.