Aloft Asheville Downtown Salutes The Genesis Alliance with Sundays Live@Aloft Event Featuring Jim Arrendell and The Cheap Suits   With the best rooftop venue in town, Aloft Asheville Downtown will host its next Sundays Live@Aloft event on June 26th from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. featuring Jim Arrendell and TheContinue Reading

Memorial Weekend – May 28 & 29 The eclectic and beautiful neighborhood of Kenilworth will again welcome folks in search of inspiration and wondrous works to the home studios of artists and craftspeople who live along the streets and cul-de-sacs of this historic residential area near central Asheville. In thisContinue Reading

Studio Stroll Meets Street Art and Skating, May 20-22. This May visitors to the River Arts District in Asheville can experience an exciting spectrum of artistic and cultural creativity. The always-popular Studio Stroll, with over 180 working artists with open studios in historic buildings, welcomes a nationally recognized performance ofContinue Reading

A Celebration of Mothers & Makers. On Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can enjoy special displays of artisan made tableware, kitchenware and jewelry created by local and regional craftsmen. Mother’s Day gift sets start atContinue Reading

Artists and Guests Partner for Teaching Want to watch a colorful event, do good works, and score a vivid memory that lives on your wall? On June 4, artists and spectators converge to spark creative combustion on behalf of teachers at QuickDraw, western NC’s spring live-art benefit. The annual eventContinue Reading

Local Artists Open Studios to Guests Spring brings a sense of renewal and vibrant natural beauty to the mountains of Western North Carolina. With an array of wildflowers, lush mountain landscapes, and blue skies, it’s a time of inspiration for the artists in and around Weaverville, NC. The community ofContinue Reading

Fiber Weekend at the Folk Art Center, May 14 & 15, 2016 As the craft of fiber originated out of a time of necessity, today its function has extended beyond the traditional uses to elaborate embellishments that often require mastering a new set of skills. This year the Southern HighlandContinue Reading

Glass & Metal Day at the Folk Art Center Gearing up for the season’s educational series of events, the Southern Highland Craft Guild is excited to showcase two new media on their calendar. Representing 11 media within the nearly 900-member organization, the Guild will introduce the public to elements ofContinue Reading

Free event features music, arts, crafts, food, and more! The 19th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival will fill the streets of downtown Sylva on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This historic Jackson County town’s largest festival of the year typically draws thousands of visitors toContinue Reading