Slow Art Friday
Meditative slow-looking sessions in a quiet gallery encourage attentive, guided close examination of artworks to foster relaxation and social connection; led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum.
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Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Guided close-looking practice with a volunteer educator using slow-looking techniques to promote relaxation and social connection through sustained observation and quiet discussion of artworks in museum galleries.
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with no reservations required.
Interactive docent led walks through Asheville Art Museum’s collection and current exhibitions, guided by volunteer educators or staff to spotlight rotating objects and institutional history; drop-in format with 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.
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 gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Interactive gallery tours led by volunteer educators and museum staff, highlighting a rotating selection of collection objects and current exhibitions, with different focuses each visit and no reservations required.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.
Guided walkthrough of the current featured exhibition, with close looking commentary on artworks, themes, and interpretive context aimed at general audiences seeking deeper engagement with contemporary and historical works.
Guided evening walk through Asheville Art Museum's featured exhibition, with interpretive insights into key artworks and themes, set in the museum’s downtown Pack Square galleries.
Guided evening walk through Asheville Art Museum's featured exhibition, with interpretive insights into key artworks and themes, set in the museum’s downtown Pack Square galleries.
Guided evening walk through Asheville Art Museum's featured exhibition, with interpretive insights into key artworks and themes, set in the museum’s downtown Pack Square galleries.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Guided shinrin-yoku walks through Blue Ridge forest at The North Carolina Arboretum, using slow-paced sensory practices—breathwork, mindful listening, and gentle movement—to reduce stress and deepen connection with seasonal mountain ecology.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Quiet gallery strolls through exhibits tracing Black Mountain College's legacy of experimental arts education and modernist artists, plus rotating contemporary shows and research resources in a compact downtown space.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Gentle guided sensory walks through towering pines and mossy understories at the NC Arboretum, focusing on mindful breathing, ambient forest sounds, and nature immersion to reduce stress and deepen awareness.
Hands-on, drop in studio sessions led by museum staff to experiment with paints, collage, and mixed media inspired by the Collection and current exhibitions; included with admission or free for members, all abilities welcome.
Hands-on, drop in studio sessions led by museum staff to experiment with paints, collage, and mixed media inspired by the Collection and current exhibitions; included with admission or free for members, all abilities welcome.
Hands-on, drop in studio sessions led by museum staff to experiment with paints, collage, and mixed media inspired by the Collection and current exhibitions; included with admission or free for members, all abilities welcome.
Sip and sketch on paper covered Perspective Cafe tables and unlock art supplies with a cafe purchase; museum admission required for a relaxed, social drawing session that welcomes beginners and experienced artists.
Sip and sketch on paper covered Perspective Cafe tables and unlock art supplies with a cafe purchase; museum admission required for a relaxed, social drawing session that welcomes beginners and experienced artists.
Sip and sketch on paper covered Perspective Cafe tables and unlock art supplies with a cafe purchase; museum admission required for a relaxed, social drawing session that welcomes beginners and experienced artists.
Progressive guided sittings blend practical instruction with time to practice in a free 3 part weekly webinar exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living, led by an experienced facilitator.
Progressive guided sittings blend practical instruction with time to practice in a free 3 part weekly webinar exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living, led by an experienced facilitator.
Progressive guided sittings blend practical instruction with time to practice in a free 3 part weekly webinar exploring the art and science of meditation for healthy living, led by an experienced facilitator.
Place a single paper heart in front of an artwork crush during a museum-wide participatory Valentine's ritual, adding your heart to a collaborative floor display from Feb 14–15.
Place a single paper heart in front of an artwork crush during a museum-wide participatory Valentine's ritual, adding your heart to a collaborative floor display from Feb 14–15.
Place a single paper heart in front of an artwork crush during a museum-wide participatory Valentine's ritual, adding your heart to a collaborative floor display from Feb 14–15.
Evening 30-minute guided meditation for moms, focusing on cultivating calmness, balance, and a sustainable self-care routine within a supportive virtual community, beginner friendly, free, and designed for busy schedules.
Evening 30-minute guided meditation for moms, focusing on cultivating calmness, balance, and a sustainable self-care routine within a supportive virtual community, beginner friendly, free, and designed for busy schedules.
Evening 30-minute guided meditation for moms, focusing on cultivating calmness, balance, and a sustainable self-care routine within a supportive virtual community, beginner friendly, free, and designed for busy schedules.
Step into Gilded Age anecdotes and Civil War–era architecture on a historian-led evening stroll, with expert commentary, neighborhood stories, and local lore beginning from a downtown café rendezvous.
Step into Gilded Age anecdotes and Civil War–era architecture on a historian-led evening stroll, with expert commentary, neighborhood stories, and local lore beginning from a downtown café rendezvous.
Step into Gilded Age anecdotes and Civil War–era architecture on a historian-led evening stroll, with expert commentary, neighborhood stories, and local lore beginning from a downtown café rendezvous.
Meditation-led journaling rooted in readings of ancient Taoist poems, exploring hidden currents and the underlying stories that shape life. Gentle reflective writing and contemplative practice in a supportive Zen studio setting for all levels.
Meditation-led journaling rooted in readings of ancient Taoist poems, exploring hidden currents and the underlying stories that shape life. Gentle reflective writing and contemplative practice in a supportive Zen studio setting for all levels.
Meditation-led journaling rooted in readings of ancient Taoist poems, exploring hidden currents and the underlying stories that shape life. Gentle reflective writing and contemplative practice in a supportive Zen studio setting for all levels.
Stroll the Arboretum with staff naturalists, identifying plants, spotting wildlife, and interpreting animal signs during a two hour exploratory outdoor walk that adapts to seasonal findings and participant questions.
Stroll the Arboretum with staff naturalists, identifying plants, spotting wildlife, and interpreting animal signs during a two hour exploratory outdoor walk that adapts to seasonal findings and participant questions.
Stroll the Arboretum with staff naturalists, identifying plants, spotting wildlife, and interpreting animal signs during a two hour exploratory outdoor walk that adapts to seasonal findings and participant questions.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Deep silent and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with over 50 years’ experience; sessions include sharing, Q&A, and guided walking meditation. Drop-ins welcome and class runs by donation.
Deep silent and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with over 50 years’ experience; sessions include sharing, Q&A, and guided walking meditation. Drop-ins welcome and class runs by donation.
Deep silent and continuous mantra practice led by a teacher with over 50 years’ experience; sessions include sharing, Q&A, and guided walking meditation. Drop-ins welcome and class runs by donation.