Big Crafty Founder was Destined to Curate the Indie Arts Scene
byAnthropologists are trained to take what appears foreign and help build bridges of understanding, appreciation, and universal commonality. They are also skilled at delving…
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“The Long Process of Creation” Booming Art League Debuts Rebranded Studio Tour
byNo one can accuse the Art League of Henderson County of having remained idle during the thick of the pandemic. In September, the greatly…
Village Art & Craft Fair Celebrates 50 Years
byLate local visionary John Cram, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, launched the Village Art & Craft Fair 50 years ago, when Asheville was still a…
Handmade Holiday Sale
byBack in the day, it housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries. Today, the Grovewood Gallery boasts two floors of artisanal work…
Beginnings
byCitron is a new gallery/studio recently opened in downtown Asheville that features contemporary art from local, national, and international artists, with a current focus…
New Works by Samantha Bates
byThrough Oct. 31 Samantha Bates grew up in western Washington State and has spent a lifetime inspired by the abundant green of the Pacific…
How to Gain Serious Momentum on Flat Tires
byThe rubber hit the road when former anthropology professor Dr. Alysia Fischer began experimenting with discarded inner tubes. Veering from academia to the full-time…