Slow Art Friday
Guided slow looking sessions in the Asheville Art Museum galleries that use close observation to foster relaxation and social connection, led by a volunteer educator prompting mindful engagement with artworks.
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A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
A curated afternoon stroll through spring inspired works paired with Art in Bloom floral displays. Expect a guided gallery walk with artist context, conversation, and close looking in a community arts center setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Guided forest-bathing walk through mature Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, emphasizing slow-paced sensory practices—breath awareness, mindful listening, and grounding exercises—to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a curated woodland setting.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
Relaxed pop up gallery in west Asheville featuring rotating work by local artists for an easy, casual Sunday afternoon of quiet viewing, conversation, and neighborhood community connection.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails, emphasizing mindful presence and gentle nature immersion. Expect a calming outdoor reset with guided pauses for breath, sound, and observation.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails, emphasizing mindful presence and gentle nature immersion. Expect a calming outdoor reset with guided pauses for breath, sound, and observation.
A slow, sensory forest bathing experience unfolds along the NC Arboretum’s lush trails, emphasizing mindful presence and gentle nature immersion. Expect a calming outdoor reset with guided pauses for breath, sound, and observation.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness and insight meditation practice in a quiet community setting. A steady drop in rhythm makes it easy to build consistency and connect with local meditators.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness and insight meditation practice in a quiet community setting. A steady drop in rhythm makes it easy to build consistency and connect with local meditators.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness and insight meditation practice in a quiet community setting. A steady drop in rhythm makes it easy to build consistency and connect with local meditators.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
A guided ecstatic dance wave blends many styles and flavors into a continuous DJ journey, starting with a warmup and an opening circle before dropping into freeform movement. Held by Asheville Movement Collective with long-time facilitator DJ Mikaya.
Slow, quiet online artmaking session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self inquiry to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. A spirit nourishing Sunday morning practice led by Tish Sjoberg.
Slow, quiet online artmaking session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self inquiry to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. A spirit nourishing Sunday morning practice led by Tish Sjoberg.
Slow, quiet online artmaking session that blends mindful creativity with gentle self inquiry to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. A spirit nourishing Sunday morning practice led by Tish Sjoberg.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
A restorative meditation gathering for community caregivers like psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers. Centered on wellbeing and healing arts connection in a quiet, supportive space.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
Slow, mindful forest bathing in Kanuga’s wooded trails with guided reflection and intention-setting. A quiet morning retreat centered on nature immersion, sensory awareness, and restorative calm.
A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.
A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.
A guided gallery walk pairs curated artworks with fresh floral design displays, highlighting how color, texture, and botanical forms echo the pieces on view. Expect a relaxed, docent style tour with close looking and photo worthy arrangements.
A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.
A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.
A quiet two-hour pause in the Arboretum’s gardens and trails invites self-guided, mostly silent wandering and reflection. Expect a calm, low-stimulation morning designed for nature-based mindfulness and reset.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
A Thursday night sit with 30 minutes of guided meditation, a short break, and a 30 minute dharma talk led by a teacher or facilitator. Closes with Q and A discussion and beginner friendly meditation instructions, available in person or online.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
Guided spring walks through Asheville green spaces to identify and discuss local wild edibles, seasonal plant identification, and safe foraging practices. Gentle, beginner friendly exploration with community stewardship focus.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A guided walk exploring Asheville’s Art Deco architecture, spotlighting signature design details and historic context around the Asheville High School area. Expect stops for photo-worthy facades, local history, and time for questions.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
A regional artists gallery exhibit fills the Black Mountain Center for the Arts with seasonal, flower-inspired visual work and curated display moments. Stroll, browse, and connect with the local arts community in a relaxed gallery setting.
Interactive SoulCollage card reading circle with guided methods to consult your handmade deck for inner wisdom. Bring your journal and cards for intuitive pulls, reflection prompts, and supportive group sharing.
Interactive SoulCollage card reading circle with guided methods to consult your handmade deck for inner wisdom. Bring your journal and cards for intuitive pulls, reflection prompts, and supportive group sharing.
Interactive SoulCollage card reading circle with guided methods to consult your handmade deck for inner wisdom. Bring your journal and cards for intuitive pulls, reflection prompts, and supportive group sharing.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A docent-led walkthrough of the Art in Bloom floral exhibit, pairing fresh botanical arrangements with curated artworks for a colorful, scent-forward gallery experience. Ideal for art lovers and garden enthusiasts seeking a relaxed afternoon tour.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.
A guided ecstatic dance wave with a warmup, then an opening circle that begins promptly and locks the doors for a focused, safe container. Sliding scale pricing supports an inclusive, community-centered movement night with a guest DJ.
Playful SoulCollage card making with magazine images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, followed by guided sharing and reflective journaling. Consult your personalized deck for life questions in a supportive open studio setting—no art experience needed.
Playful SoulCollage card making with magazine images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, followed by guided sharing and reflective journaling. Consult your personalized deck for life questions in a supportive open studio setting—no art experience needed.
Playful SoulCollage card making with magazine images, 5x8 cards, scissors, and glue, followed by guided sharing and reflective journaling. Consult your personalized deck for life questions in a supportive open studio setting—no art experience needed.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.
A relaxed singles gathering centered on slowing down and meeting like hearted people through present moment conversation in a grounded, welcoming space. Designed for newcomers and locals who want intentional connection beyond speed dating.