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An imaginative collaborative worldbuilding project by local artists, inviting audiences into the creative universe of Planet Paperclip through an artist residency presentation.
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Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.
Shape willow into a glowing lantern during a hands-on craft workshop led by a local puppet collective, blending creative making with imaginative puppet arts.

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MoreA celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.

A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
A celebration of Asheville’s River Arts District brings local creativity and neighborhood culture into focus, connecting visitors with the area’s vibrant community of artists and makers.
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MoreA live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.
A live storytelling bash where spoken-word tales and personal narratives come alive in an intimate, seated listening space. Expect a community-minded night of laughter, reflection, and folk tradition with welcoming all-ages energy.

Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.

Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.
Hands-on woodworking brings neighbors together to build, stain, and install durable wooden benches at Asheville bus stops, supporting multimodal transit access through a practical community improvement project.

A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.

A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.
A cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual invites book lovers to set aside distractions and read quietly alongside neighbors. Come solo or with a friend for focused pages and gentle literary company.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.
Hands-on four-day studio intensive centered on metalsmithing and creative art-making, designed to move from burnout into practical skill building. Expect torch work, metal forming, and reflective prompts that rebuild momentum and confidence.

A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.

A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.
A relaxed, family-centered studio session invites children and caregivers to explore creative activities together, make art at their own pace, and enjoy hands-on time in a welcoming Asheville arts space.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.
Collaborate on ideas for an exciting, feasible short film set in the Asheville area, using playful story-improvisation games and group brainstorming. Creatives and curious newcomers are welcome, with no experience required.

A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.

A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.
A one-hour documentary follows citizens, journalists, and leaders working across political differences, followed by a community discussion on local collaboration and building a more united Asheville.

Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.

Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.
Whimsical folk fusion blends cherished traditional songs with humorous banter and historical insights, creating a cozy, transportive performance for listeners of all ages amid a festive winter lights celebration.

Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.

Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.
Create decorative single switch covers with colorful collage, paper, and stickers in a hands on craft session. All ages can personalize a small home accent; supplies are limited.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

A collaborative performance moves across a variety of musical styles, bringing Alex Bazemore and friends together for an eclectic evening of live music in a brewery setting.

A collaborative performance moves across a variety of musical styles, bringing Alex Bazemore and friends together for an eclectic evening of live music in a brewery setting.
A collaborative performance moves across a variety of musical styles, bringing Alex Bazemore and friends together for an eclectic evening of live music in a brewery setting.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.
A relaxed, beginner-friendly craft meetup invites adults to bring a project or explore provided supplies, with creative ideas and hands-on help available for anyone needing a place to start.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.

Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.
Make holiday memories by hand while crafting personal seasonal ornaments in a community gathering centered on creativity, festive tradition, and handmade decorations for the winter season.

Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.

Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.
Explore downtown Asheville’s creative spaces during a First Friday gallery crawl, collecting passport stamps at participating locations. Five stamps enter visitors into a giveaway of gift cards to local favorites.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

A Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and connection.

A Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and connection.
A Sunday music gathering brings sound into the Asheville Art Museum, pairing live performance with a cultural setting for a relaxed afternoon of listening and connection.

Stitch N Listen
MoreSettle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.

Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.
Settle into a relaxed adult crafting circle while an audio short story plays, combining hands-on creative work with quiet listening and neighborly connection.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.

A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
A casual, drop-in workday for coding, data entry, email outreach, and other project support. Bring a personal project or collaborate with local tech community members on existing work.
