
Work! WNC Women in STEAM
A pop-up exhibit exploring the real-world careers of women STEAM leaders from Western North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary. Expect hands-on learning and conversation starters around STEM pathways, mentorship, and local innovation.
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A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.

Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.

Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.
Paper takes center stage through curated works that highlight folding, cutting, layering, and mixed media approaches. Wander museum galleries for a close-up look at texture, craft, and contemporary design-driven experimentation.

A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.

A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.
A deep dive into 1920s Asheville as autos and radio accelerate downtown growth, shifting the skyline with landmark projects like the Buncombe County Courthouse and the Art Deco Asheville City Building. Expect rich context on population boom, real estate development, and early modern city life.

Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.

Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.
Poetry-inspired museum experience weaving literary themes through curated artworks and gallery viewing. A midafternoon Art Museum program designed for reflective looking, interpretation, and creative connection.

An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.

An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.
An interactive, docent-led walkthrough of a current featured gallery exhibition with time for close-looking and questions. Drop in without reservations for an engaging, museum-staff guided experience in downtown Asheville.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.
A self guided studio crawl through the Beaverdam area, with working artist spaces open for browsing, conversation, and behind the scenes process. Expect a neighborhood arts vibe with chances to meet local makers and discover new work.

Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).

Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Hands-on repair clinic for small home appliances, tools, sewing machines, small engines, furniture, and heirlooms—bring items that fit in your car for free troubleshooting and fixes. Safety-focused limits apply (no CRT TVs, firearms, or auto repairs).
Studio crawl through Mars Hill stops at innovative local businesses for in-person introductions and relationship building. Small-business owners connect with Western North Carolina’s support network for referrals, resources, and growth-minded collaboration.
Studio crawl through Mars Hill stops at innovative local businesses for in-person introductions and relationship building. Small-business owners connect with Western North Carolina’s support network for referrals, resources, and growth-minded collaboration.
Studio crawl through Mars Hill stops at innovative local businesses for in-person introductions and relationship building. Small-business owners connect with Western North Carolina’s support network for referrals, resources, and growth-minded collaboration.

Afternoon artisan market celebrating womyn led makers, small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in a lively indoor venue. Browse vendor booths, discover local goods, and connect with mission driven groups.

Afternoon artisan market celebrating womyn led makers, small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in a lively indoor venue. Browse vendor booths, discover local goods, and connect with mission driven groups.
Afternoon artisan market celebrating womyn led makers, small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in a lively indoor venue. Browse vendor booths, discover local goods, and connect with mission driven groups.

A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.

A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.
A fall pop-up market with local artists and makers selling handmade goods inside a working pottery studio. Browse seasonal art, ceramics, and crafted gifts in a laid-back community shopping vibe.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.

A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
A revived First Friday art walk turns downtown Asheville into a self guided gallery hop through the Arts District, with pop up exhibitions and creative storefront stops. Stroll between venues for an upbeat, social evening of local visual art.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing local landmarks and layered city history with story-rich context. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group learning stroll.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing local landmarks and layered city history with story-rich context. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group learning stroll.
Historian-led walking excursion through downtown Asheville, tracing local landmarks and layered city history with story-rich context. Meet at a Patton Avenue bar and coffee shop for an early-evening, small-group learning stroll.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
A dynamic women in business forum focused on uplifting and educating female professionals through practical insights, career development conversation, and community building. Expect networking with local leaders and actionable strategies for business growth at any stage.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Team building games and collaborative challenges unfold on a guided walk through downtown Asheville, blending local landmarks with problem solving activities. Designed for corporate groups to strengthen communication, leadership, and workplace connection.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.
Anime convention energy with cosplay meetups, geek culture hangouts, and themed community fun. Expect panel discussions and fan programming that range from casual fandom chat to deeper dives into anime and pop culture.

An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.

An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.
An afternoon pop up market in a downtown park with rotating local vendors and browseable handmade goods and curiosities. Casual, come and go shopping vibe with plenty of people watching in the heart of Asheville.

Drop-in studio art making guided by Museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with kids creating alongside an accompanying adult.

Drop-in studio art making guided by Museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with kids creating alongside an accompanying adult.
Drop-in studio art making guided by Museum staff, with prompts drawn from the permanent collection and current exhibitions. Open to all ages and abilities, with kids creating alongside an accompanying adult.

Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.
Hands-on repair help for household items you can fit in your car—small appliances, tools, heirlooms, sewing machines, small engines, and furniture—aimed at keeping usable goods out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers troubleshoot, mend, and advise while prioritizing safety limits on certain items.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.

A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.
A 1 mile, 90 minute guided walk through downtown Asheville led by Poverty Educators with firsthand experience of housing and income insecurity. Learn about systemic barriers and local resources while moving through real world locations.