Trolls: A Field Study
Twelve troll sculptures crafted from fallen branches and wooden pallets populate the NC Arboretum, an interactive outdoor exhibition that invites tactile exploration and contemplative reflections on human life amid forested trails.
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Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.
Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.
Twelve life-sized troll sculptures built from fallen branches and wooden pallets form an interactive, folklore-infused outdoor trail, inviting tactile exploration, close-up viewing, and imaginative family discovery.
Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.
Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.
Twelve giant interactive troll sculptures by Danish artist Thomas Dambo roam the North Carolina Arboretum this winter, inviting families to explore forest trails, engage with site specific public art, and capture playful photo moments.
Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.
Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.
Guided outdoor tour of 12 Thomas Dambo troll sculptures tying each installation to specific environmental conservation topics; Lauren Lampley leads interpretive discussions along easy trails and paved walkways.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
Forest trails come alive with giant handcrafted trolls tucked among rhododendron and maple, turning a group hike into a playful scavenger hunt for art, nature connection, and social outdoor camaraderie.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
An evolving exhibition from a winter artist residency at The North Carolina Arboretum, presenting site specific, nature inspired responses to the forest’s sights and sounds as it shifts from dormancy to spring.
Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).
Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).
Gentle, moderate pace group hike through the North Carolina Arboretum trails for active single seniors, focused on socializing and easy walking; meet at the Visitor’s Center at 3:30 (park entrance fee applies).
Material-focused mixed-media works by women artists from the Pacific Northwest, spanning textile, sculpture, and painting in a museum gallery setting; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026, gallery hours Wed–Sun.
Material-focused mixed-media works by women artists from the Pacific Northwest, spanning textile, sculpture, and painting in a museum gallery setting; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026, gallery hours Wed–Sun.
Material-focused mixed-media works by women artists from the Pacific Northwest, spanning textile, sculpture, and painting in a museum gallery setting; on view at Asheville Art Museum through May 17, 2026, gallery hours Wed–Sun.
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.
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.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
Curated survey of studio ceramics from the Gail and Brian McCarthy collection, tracing Highwater Clays' 45 year legacy in WNC through wheel thrown stoneware, experimental glazes, and community focused craft histories.
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.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within museum galleries.
Guided slow looking sessions led by a volunteer educator at the Asheville Art Museum, using close observation to cultivate relaxation and interpersonal connection within 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.
Tactile contemporary craft exploring curved forms, fluid movement, and organic shapes across ceramics, textiles, wood, and mixed media; regional artists present sculptural, gesture driven pieces that emphasize materiality and subtle motion.
Tactile contemporary craft exploring curved forms, fluid movement, and organic shapes across ceramics, textiles, wood, and mixed media; regional artists present sculptural, gesture driven pieces that emphasize materiality and subtle motion.
Tactile contemporary craft exploring curved forms, fluid movement, and organic shapes across ceramics, textiles, wood, and mixed media; regional artists present sculptural, gesture driven pieces that emphasize materiality and subtle motion.