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…
Bits of Window Screen are Really Just Old-Fashioned Pixels
“I always thought I’d like sculpting or pottery because I like three- dimensional art, but after years of watercolor, I was determined to find…