Asheville’s Clay Journey is a True Odyssey
byRegional clay artists owe a debt of gratitude to Brian and Gail McCarthy, whose early vision for an entity supporting clay artists helped encourage…
Crafters
Because a Dozen Passions Is Better Than One
bySome artists nestle themselves into a tight niche, content to focus on one medium. But then there’s Melissa Flattery. A U.S. Air Force veteran,…
The Finer Facets of Making Heirloom Jewelry
byThe interior of Asheville’s Grove Arcade is an Art Deco marvel. With soaring arches, bright skylights, and whimsical staircases, balconies, and friezes, the building…
Gaining Elite Status Through the Lens of Relationships
byThe work of prominent local photographer Mike Belleme, who grew up in Western North Carolina, has appeared in publications including National Geographic, Rolling Stone,…
Expanded Trackside Studios Goes Full Steam Ahead
byTrackside Studios, long a fixture on Depot Street in the River Arts District, is emerging from major upgrades that will help keep the gallery…
Sphere of Influence
byNews from the Art League of Henderson County Flat Rock sculptor David Macvaugh turns vases, bowls, and other vessels from slabs of hardwood. The…
Facing Forward
byJim “The Black Potter” McDowell partners with OpenDoors Asheville to benefit local youth “Several summers ago,” recalls ceramic artist Jim McDowell of Weaverville, “I…
Meditating Away from Expectations
byThe 1960s was a time of change for many young Americans, and particularly so for Asheville artist Raphaella Vaisseau, whose career sprang from those…
8th Annual Color Me Goodwill at The Orange Peel
bySecond chances can be stunningly stylish. Color Me Goodwill, a fashion show benefiting Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, is evidence of that. Now…
Star Chef Spins Back to Fine Art
byHe may be most widely known for his James Beard-nominated barbecue and fried chicken, but Chef Elliott Moss’ skills extend far beyond the kitchen,…