Three-Thousand Squirrels and Other Interesting Infestations
byBy: Jarrett Van Meter While neither rats nor bees are immediately visible, a visit to Sally Anne Morgan’s farm in Alexander does yield sheep,…
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Wearing Touchstones to Different Zones
byJewelry artist Nirado Sloan says, “When I pick up a stone and work with it, it speaks to me and I feel the millions…
He Left Behind California Stars to Embrace Asheville Skies
byWhen he lived in Northern California, Christopher Peterson played bass and guitar in The Thirsty Cats, a band he says was “… very big…
Her Multimedia Work Always Was a Trial by Fire
by“It was the loudest sound I ever heard, and now my car is a burnt marshmallow, but I feel really lucky to be alive.”…
Bigger Than a Breadbox, Wittier Than Anything
byKatrina Chenevert works outrageously in a multitude of mediums including, assemblage, soft sculpture, installations, and paint. Her Katrina Chenevert Gallery is an eye-popping showcase…
Breaking Down Barriers to Build a Different Wrld
byA new cultural and creative hub will soon open in the West Asheville space formerly occupied by the Mothlight venue. Honey Simone, Nettie Fisher,…
Suite Américaine
byFeaturing the work of the Center for Craft’s Artist Fellows, funded by the organization’s Research Fund, Suite Américaine is the first in a series…
The Tree Gives and the Painter Gives Back
byMany self-made successful businesspeople like to humble-brag that they reached their lofty perch working from the ground up. Artist Tebbe Davis has a slightly…
Longevity in Asheville Requires Cosmic Alignment and a Sketchy Marquee
byWhen John Cram opened Blue Spiral 1 Gallery on New Year’s Eve 30 years ago, many questioned the wisdom of such a move. At…
Back in Craft: An update on Asheville’s two July juggernauts
byPresenting juried crafts and their makers from nine states remains the mission of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, which will host the 74th season…