Slow Art Friday
Guided slow looking sessions that use close looking to foster relaxation and connection, led by a volunteer educator at Asheville Art Museum. Ideal for museum goers seeking contemplative art engagement.
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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.
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.
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.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
Interactive, object-focused tours of the Asheville Art Museum highlighting select works from the permanent collection and current exhibitions; led by volunteer educators or staff with rotating themes and drop-in attendance, no reservations required.
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 evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Guided evening gallery tour exploring the museum's current featured exhibition, highlighting key works and historical context while encouraging questions and close-looking in a relaxed small group format.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Slow, contemplative art sessions blending guided creative prompts with quiet reflection to restore spirit and calm the mind; virtual studio mornings on 2nd and 4th Sundays for beginners and experienced makers.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Gentle guided nature immersion among Blue Ridge pines, using sensory awareness, mindful breathing, and silent pauses to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in an unhurried outdoor setting.
Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.
Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.
Casual café drawing session where patrons sip beverages and sketch on paper covered tables; art supplies unlocked with a Perspective Café purchase and museum admission, welcoming all skill levels for relaxed social creativity.
Gentle journaling and meditation practices to nurture the "song within," helping artists drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for emergent creative impulses in a small studio, reflective writing workshop.
Gentle journaling and meditation practices to nurture the "song within," helping artists drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for emergent creative impulses in a small studio, reflective writing workshop.
Gentle journaling and meditation practices to nurture the "song within," helping artists drop beneath the busy surface mind and listen for emergent creative impulses in a small studio, reflective writing workshop.
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.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
Quiet guided art based connection practice combining colored pencils and markers with paired listening exercises, emphasizing deep, nonjudgmental presence and a strict no advice rule to cultivate genuine interpersonal connection.
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.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
Multisensory morning ritual blending gentle breathwork, slow movement, and resonant sound to awaken the senses in The Restoration Asheville's calm hotel event space; accessible for beginners seeking centering and mindful connection.
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.
Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.
Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.
Guided meditation focusing on patience and perseverance techniques to strengthen daily practice, cultivating steady inner calm and joyful resilience that carries into everyday life in a supportive spiritual sanctuary setting.
Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.
Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.
Progressive three-part online webinar teaching the art and science of meditation with guided instruction and group practice; each weekly session includes technique teaching and meditation time led by an experienced facilitator, suitable for beginners.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
Staff naturalists lead an observational walk through The North Carolina Arboretum, spotting plants, animals, and signs of wildlife while adapting topics to on-site discoveries and participant questions for hands-on field identification and ecology.
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.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Silent 30-minute guided meditation moves into a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A; beginner instruction provided during this hybrid Thursday evening practice starting promptly at 7pm.
Gentle guided restorative yoga with warm basalt hot stones to ease muscular tension, soothe the nervous system, and quiet the mind in a slow-paced, beginner-friendly workshop at a calm West Asheville studio.
Gentle guided restorative yoga with warm basalt hot stones to ease muscular tension, soothe the nervous system, and quiet the mind in a slow-paced, beginner-friendly workshop at a calm West Asheville studio.
Gentle guided restorative yoga with warm basalt hot stones to ease muscular tension, soothe the nervous system, and quiet the mind in a slow-paced, beginner-friendly workshop at a calm West Asheville studio.