Asheville Annual Arts and Crafts Conference

February 20 - 22, 2015:   2015 Arts and Crafts Conference   Enrich your understanding of the Arts & Crafts Movement as the historic Grove Park Inn celebrates the 28th anniversary of the most popular Arts and Crafts event in the world. Inspired by The Omni Grove Park Inn's rich Arts and Crafts tradition, from Old Hickory rockers to the Roycroft chandeliers, this three+ day Arts and Crafts event in Asheville features discussion groups, workshops, seminar presentations, walking tours, displays, demonstrations and three shows with antiques, contemporary crafts, books and magazines. 

This conference is designed for passionate collectors. Check Grove Park Inn availability and current rates HERE

Asheville Art Walk this Weekend

November 7, 2014   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk    Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see one of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 

20+ downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Asheville Weekend Events: Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair

October 24 - 26, 2014    Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair    Hosted by the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, in the McGough Arena, the event includes 100’s of animals, crafters, workshops and demonstrations, See spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and much more!

Join a workshop class to improve your skills or just enjoy browsing and shopping the beautiful and unique apparel and wearable art at SAFF! Fri. and Sat. 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sun. 9:00AM-4:00PM, Admission $3/person, Youth under 13 yrs. old free.

Get complete visitor information on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

 

American Craft Week Begins this Weekend in Asheville and other WNC Locations

October 3-12, 2014   American Craft Week A celebration of the wonders of American craft and its contribution to the culture and economy of the country. Dozens of participants in Western North Carolina host special events from open studios to major gallery exhibits. This year's events kick off with an address by Asheville mayor Esther Manheimer and a reception at 5:30 PM. Get a complete list of participants and events on the website.

Heritage Weekend at Asheville's Folk Art Center

September 20 - 21, 2014   Heritage Weekend    is a two-day celebration of traditional crafts and music. This 34th annual free festival is sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. A highlight of the weekend is the 32nd Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, 2:00-3:00 PM. Joe “Colonel Buncombe” Bly will emcee the competition. 


The Folk Art Center   is home base for the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Center is the hub of traditional and contemporary mountain art and crafts, with changing exhibits in both the focus gallery and the main gallery and the permanent exhibit all styles are displayed. Demonstrations and educational opportunities are scheduled regularly and there are special events throughout the year. The members shop is visited by thousands of tourists and locals annually.  The Folk Art Center is located at milepost 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville NC

Asheville Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar for your early Holiday Shopping

October 19  -  Ooh La La Holiday Bazaar    The Summer's Curiosity Markets are continuing with into fall with a great selection of local art and crafts for holiday gift-giving and celebration. Held in downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park from 10 AM to 4 PM.

The Holiday Bazaar will feature works by local painters, fabric artists, jewelry makers, potters , up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. The market will also feature live local music with three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.

Get a link for the Holiday Bazaar and other Asheville events and festivals on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide. 

Asheville's River Arts District Second Saturday this Weekend

October 12   River Arts District Second Saturday    Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase.

Special events for this Weekend include:

375 Depot Studios and Gallery
David Simchock Presentation: "11 Essential Steps to Photographing Fall Foliage": 2:00PM - 2:30PM

CURVE studios & garden
Pattiy Torno
Photopiecings: an intersection of quilt & photographic work

Riverview Station
Facing the Lens Photography 

 

Asheville Art in the Park

October 5   Asheville Art in the Park  The finest handcrafted art in the area on display and sale at Pack Square in downtown Asheville NC.

Enjoy the work by some of the finest artists in the region with this art market series, now in its fifth year.

Skilled workers in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal make their shops open to display to the public at each of the October markets

Take a stroll around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley’s remarkable fountain and experience the textures and forms of a truly unique garden. You will not only be participating in an art market, but you will be part of a cycle of giving with 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Asheville hosts American Craft Week

October 4-13   American Craft Week   A celebration of the wonders of American craft and its contribution to the culture and economy of the country. Dozens of participants in Western North Carolina host special events from open studios to major gallery exhibits.

This year's Keynote Speaker is Christopher Benfey - Survival 101: Keeping Education Alive at Black Mountain College. Saturday, October 12, 5:30pm-6:30pm. 6:30-7:45 reception.. Get a complete list of participants and events on the website.

Find links for more Asheville events and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

 

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk

 October 4   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk  Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running. 25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Get links for local lodging, attractions and visitor information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

 

Ooh La La Curiosity Market this Weekend in Asheville

August 31   Ooh La La Curiosity Market   An outdoor market in Pritchard Park featuring works by local painters, leather smiths, jewelry makers, potters ,up-cycled crafters, and other curious delights, all beneath the colored canopies of large market umbrellas. In addition to the artists, the market will also feature live local music with up three musical acts performing each Saturday and will include everything from a solo saxophonist to folk, blues, acoustic, and jazz acts.

Biltmore Village Hosts the Anual Village Arts and Crafts Fair

August 3-4   Annual Village Art and Craft Fair Held on the grounds of All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village this year's Fair, the 41st, will include 118 exhibitors. Enjoy high quality art and crafts including ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry and more. Hours are Saturday 10 AM - 7 PM and Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM..

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk

August 2   Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk    Enjoy the fine art and craft of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running.

25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

Get more Asheville arts and crafts information on the Asheville NC Guide. 

Second Saturday in Asheville's River Arts District this Weekend

July 13   River Arts District Second Saturday    Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase.

The River Arts DIstrict includes more than 150 artists and crafters, studios, galleries, restaurants, a brewery and more situated along the beautiful French Broad River in Asheville NC.

4th of July Weekend Events: Downtown Gallery Art Walk

July 5    Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walk   Enjoy the fine art and crafts of the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association and see on of the reasons Asheville has been voted #1 small city in the country by the readers of American Style Magazine 2 years running.

25 downtown venues participate with a complete Downtown Gallery Guide and a map available at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

8th Annual Sculpture for the Garden at Grovewood Gallery

June - December the Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Road in Asheville NC, hosts the annual Sculpture for the Garden exhibition. The "by invitation only" exhibit features works from contemporary sculptures by nationally-recognized artists.

Sculptures range from playful pieces suitable for the home or garden, to works for public spaces and corporate settings. Sculptures by local artists Gretchen Lothrop and Stefan “Steebo” Bonitz will also be on display at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and at Biltmore Park Town Square, respectively.

Learn more about Asheville art Galleries and exhibits on the Asheville NC Visitor Guide.

Art in the Park Today- 10 AM - 6 PM

June 22   Art in the Park   Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

Learn more about Asheville NC on the Visitor Guide.

Asheville Art in the Park

June 15   Art in the Park    Artisans working in Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Jewelry, and metal show and sell in a public market setting in the center of Asheville in Pack Square Park.

The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit organization.

River Arts District Studio Stroll - A Favorite Asheville Weekend Event

June 8-9    Studio Stroll at the River Arts District The first, largest, and most walkable tour of working artists’ studios in the region, the River Arts District Studio Stroll takes place in 19 historic buildings along the French Broad River.

There will be artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the weekend. There is plenty of parking and you can catch the trolley at Riverview Station or any of the stops listed on the map. An Information Booth is located at the 5-points intersection of Depot St. across from Clingman Café.

Get more information about Asheville Arts and Crafts, galleries and shops HERE.

Asheville's River Arts District Second Saturday

January 12   River Arts District Second Saturday   Asheville’s River Arts District Artists open their studios for a day of family friendly fun, educational experiences, live demonstrations and to share their creations. Visit dozens of artists working in all types of media, available for viewing or purchase.

River Arts District is open year aroun - meet artists in their studios. Schedules are available online. Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities known as the STUDIO STROLL. During the Studio Stroll, artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories which have been reborn as a thriving art center.

This unique neighborhood along the French Broad River is home to more than 165 artists with working studios located in 18 turn-of-the-century industrial buildings. The District also offers a variety of eateries from cafes to breweries.