June 8 & 9, from 10AM to 6PM

During the nationally known Studio Stroll, more than 180 artists from the River Arts District open their studios to the public. Art collectors and enthusiasts come from around the world to view and purchase art as they tour studios in 25 of the district’s historic industrial buildings.

Highlights

Desert Moon Designs Studios, 372 Depot St., Suite 44
Saturday June 8 – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. abstract expressive painting – Heidi Mayfield
Sunday June 9 – 12 noon to 3 p.m. handbuilt sgrafitto pottery – Terri Friday

Riverside Studios
Ongoing painting, mixed media, textile and sculpture demos Both June 8-9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Potters Mark Studio at Cotton Mill Studios
Ongoing wheel throwing demos, June 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Riverview Station MH Libman
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. woodturning demos

Planet Art @ 375 Depot St.
Ongoing chair caning demos Both June 8-9 from 10am-6pm

Jonas Gerard Studio & Gallery
Live painting performance, June 8 & 9 at 2 p.m.

Free trolleys run approximately every 15 minutes, bringing visitors to gallery shows, kid activities, and art demonstrations, such as glass blowing, wheel throwing, wood turning, and more.

This is the 19th year for this internationally known event. Located along the French Broad River, just minutes from downtown Asheville. Get an inside look at the artist’s way, learn how they make their work and invest in a piece of local Asheville.

The Studio Stroll is produced by the River Arts District Artists. For more information, please visit www.riverartsdistrict.com or contact Shay Amber, Coordinator for RADA at riverartsdistrict@gmail.com. RADA, PO Box 294, Asheville, NC 28802.