What Expressing Yourself in Summer 2020 Feels Like
Among the local artists who’ve switched to Zoom and other kinds of online art initiatives during the COVID era is James Love, featured last…
Sitting Down on the Job
“With chairs, there are just so many ways to address issues and challenges — structural, aesthetic, and ergonomic. It’s a great playground for creativity,”…
The Power of Palazzo
A juried fashion show happening in late March features local designers who will repurpose pre-worn clothing to create individual collections. Proceeds benefit Goodwill Industries…
Full Bowls and Helping Hearts
A service project that started more than 25 years ago at a high school in Michigan, with a goal to address hunger needs in…
Overhaul in Triptych: Asheville Art Museum is Now Open
“Appalachia has always been diverse — from those who were indigenous to the region to all those who migrated [here] for one reason or…
Asheville’s First Fresco Eyes Immortality
The Haywood Street congregation, home to the Downtown Welcome Table and a sanctuary to people searching for a sense of family, recently finished a…
Her Portfolio Strategy Got More Colorful Over the Years
Before she began working in glass, Leene Hermann sold insurance and investments. “How’s that for a far cry from doing art?” she remarks. Yet…
Overhaul in Triptych: Asheville Art Museum is Now Open
“Appalachia has always been diverse — from those who were indigenous to the region to all those who migrated [here] for one reason or…
Sometimes “Whimsical” Has Something Dead Serious to Say
“Children’s artwork is my favorite of all artwork — it just makes me really happy,” says long-time potter Andrea Freeman. She holds a Masters…
Stitching the Sewing Community Back Together Again
In their latest endeavor, legacy craft-gear manufacturer Diamond Brand Gear, having manufactured outdoor and mountain-lifestyle clothing and equipment since 1881, has helped launch an…