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A Legacy Worth Noting 

A Legacy Worth Noting 

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Connie Brown could have easily become a prolific cake decorator. But when she moved from Memphis, Tennessee, to Asheville in 1989, the cake decorating…

The Love of Craft Festival

The Love of Craft Festival

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Many people believe bad things come in threes. But not the folks with the Asheville Brewers Alliance. On Saturday, February 22, the alliance will…

Heart & Soul

Heart & Soul

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In 1998, self-employed medical illustrator Mary Bryson came to a shocking realization: She hadn’t painted anything green — except bile — in nearly a decade….

The Art of Fiber and Textile

The Art of Fiber and Textile

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If you think quilts are just for keeping warm, you obviously haven’t met Flat Rock fiber artist Jo-Ann Jensen. Working out of her backyard…

Postdiluvian

Postdiluvian

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In the days leading up to Hurricane Helene, Asheville artist Chris Jehly didn’t need to watch the news to know danger was imminent. A…

Drawing Discourse

Drawing Discourse

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According to UNC Asheville professor Tamie Beldue, “… art has the ability to change the way we perceive the world around us.” Such is…

An Arctic Soirée

An Arctic Soirée

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Mark Bettis is best known for his richly textured abstract paintings, created by layering oil, cold wax, and additives like sand and marble dust….