Learn more about Asheville
Arts and Crafts Markets and Festivals
on our Asheville NC Visitor Guide
June 29, 2017
Ooh La La Curiosity Market Open 4th Of July Weekend
July
1, 2017
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.
June 27, 2017
Forging Futures exhibition opens Thursday
News from the Center for Crafts, Creativity and Design
Current Exhibit:
Current Exhibit:
On view: June 2 - September 2, 2017
Tie Up, Draw Down explores weaving as a source for
experimentation across media, genres, concept, and scale. Of the fifteen
contemporary artists included in this exhibition, many hybridize
weaving technologies, weave "the wrong way," or adapt and innovate
weaving processes to encompass new media. Others do not weave at all,
but find a rich avenue of inquiry within aspects or stages of weaving's
complex field.
Artists include: Polly Apfelbaum, Joell Baxter, Jen Bervin, Francesca Capone, Liz Collins, Marianne Fairbanks, Del Harrow, Sheila Hicks, LoVid, John Paul Morabito, Danielle Mysliwiec, Meghan Price, Molly Smith, Laurel Sparks, and Margo Wolowiec.
On view at Blue Spiral 1 (38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801)
June 29 - August 25, 2017
Forging Futures surveys 24 emerging and established
artists shaping the future of studio craft in this region. Their work
represents the range of forms, techniques and materials employed to
create handmade works of art, including functional and sculptural works
in wood, metal, clay, glass, and fiber.
Forging Futures was
curated and organized by Blue Spiral 1 and The Center for Craft,
Creativity & Design on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Pursuing Excellence, the first survey documenting the rise and prominence of studio craft in the region.
Artists include: Dean Allison, Alex Bernstein, Brian Boggs, Elizabeth Brim, Lisa Clague, Josh Copus, Heather Mae Erickson, Dustin Farnsworth, Jessica Green, Hoss Haley, Andrew Hayes, Eric Knoche, Stoney Lamar, Rachel Meginnes, Jaydan Moore, Zack Noble, Mark Peiser, George Peterson, Amy Putansu, Michael Sherrill, Tom Shields, Pablo Soto, Kathy Triplett, Hayden Wilson
10% of artwork sales will be donated to CCCD
Upcoming Events:
Free and open to the public, unless noted. $3-5 suggested donation.
Spectacular Failure Panel Discussion
Thursday, June 29, 4 - 5 pm
Fine Arts Theatre
36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Free and open to the public
Three successful, highly regarded artists
tell us about their biggest failures and how they use these setbacks as a
tool to continue their work. Lisa Clague, Andrew Hayes, and Jaydan Moore provide information and inspiration for creative types everywhere. Exhibition opening reception to follow from 5-8 pm at Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Why Craft, Why WNC? Lecture with Anna Fariello
Thursday, July 20, 6:30 pm
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Anna Fariello, Research Associate Professor at Hunter Library at Western North Carolina University and Craft Revival Project Director, will reveal why craft has thrived in our region.
Teaching Craft Panel Discussion
Thursday, August 17, 6:30 pm
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Free and open to the public
Michael Sherrill will
discuss the various methods of teaching a craft - from the classroom to
the craft school to apprenticeships and DIY - and the pros and cons of
each approach.
June 26, 2017
2017 Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in Dillsboro NC a Big Success
Wonderful blue skies, great entertainment and over 60 multi-talented artisans brought out more than 3,000 people to Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in Dillsboro NC on June 17th.
The first of three 2017 festivals produced by the Dillsboro Merchants Association, Front Street Arts and Crafts Show filled not only Front Street but also Church Street, increasing vendor participation thereby providing a much larger selection of arts and crafts. Dillsboro Merchants also reported an upturn in business during the festival.
The second 2017 Dillsboro festival, Summer Arts and Crafts Market, is scheduled for August 19th, with vendor booths booked to capacity. Vendor booths for ColorFest on October 7th, the third 2017 Association sponsored Festival are going fast.
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The first of three 2017 festivals produced by the Dillsboro Merchants Association, Front Street Arts and Crafts Show filled not only Front Street but also Church Street, increasing vendor participation thereby providing a much larger selection of arts and crafts. Dillsboro Merchants also reported an upturn in business during the festival.
The second 2017 Dillsboro festival, Summer Arts and Crafts Market, is scheduled for August 19th, with vendor booths booked to capacity. Vendor booths for ColorFest on October 7th, the third 2017 Association sponsored Festival are going fast.
Amy Ammons Garza
Co-Founder
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.
29 Regal Avenue • Sylva, NC 28779
Phone: 828-631-4587
Email: violetamy@frontier.com
June 15, 2017
The Art Museum's permanent address at 2 South Pack Square remains under construction with "The Museum on the Slope"open at 175 Biltmore Avenue for regular hours and special events.Admission is free during construction, but donations are welcomed to continue support of programs.
June 17, 2017 at The Asheville Art Museum: TIME WARP, the 2017 Benefit Gala.The event will be held at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel.
The evening includes:
The evening includes:
- “Make It Yours” sumptuous cocktail dinner with wine, beer + signature cocktail
- Gourmet food stations to please every palate
- Live auction — fine art, travel packages
- Fund-the-Needs Lot: Cultivating the Future: Artists, Educators, Collectors, Museum Lovers and More
- Dream Bar + Chef Dinner raffles
- Centerpiece + Textile Art sales
- After Party on the Terrace with Zati & Meseret of Phantom Pantone
- Cash liquor bar available
- NEW! Meet-the-Maker VIP Hour at 5pm (additional fee) – includes valet parking
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