Artists interpret the French Broad through drawing and painting, much of it from direct observation.

RiverLink invites you to a showing of this artistic inspiration and exclusive sale of the works. Featuring the work of area artists, including John Mac Kah, Christine Enochs, Paul Blankinship, Mark Henry, Dana Irwin, Nicholas Raynolds, Jason Rafferty, Julyan Davis, Caleb Clark, Matthew Good, Robert Johnson, John Dempsey, Roger Nelson, Deborah Squier, Skip Rohde, Bryan Koontz, Forrest Hogestad, Luke Allsbrook, and Alisa Lumbreras.

Exclusively at the October 15 opening, there will be a display of historic art and artifacts of the French Broad River. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres donated by Whole Foods Market, and refreshments by New Belgium Brewing Co., and Biltmore Wine.

Both the event and its title are inspired by Thomas Wolfe’s 1935 fictionalized autobiography that examines the passing of time and the evolution of the creative process. It’s that theme, says RiverLink founder and executive director Karen Cragnolin, that closely parallels the recovery and growth of the French Broad alongside Asheville’s arts scene.

The opening event takes place Thursday, October 15, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at Sol’s Reprieve, a former church overlooking the river — the same location as last year’s show. A portion of proceeds from art sales will go to Riverlink.

The art will hang from October 15-18 at Sol’s Reprieve, which is open to the public Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If You Go: Of Time & the River opening gala, October 15 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets for the gala are $65; $50 for Riverlink Members. Visit riverlink.org for details.

Sol’s Reprieve is located at 11 Richland St., at the corner of Craven St. and Waynesville Ave., across the street from the New Belgium Brewery in Asheville’s River Arts District.