River Arts District (RAD) is open year
around. Meet artists in their studios with schedules available online for which
studios are open each day. Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November,
Asheville’s entire  River Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities
known as the STUDIO STROLL. During the Studio Stroll, now in its 16th year,
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 and warehouses along
the French Broad River.More than 160 artists currently work in the District in all media. In addition to viewing artwork and watching demonstrations art and crafts are available for purchase. Plan to spend the entire day and also enjoy exceptional dining, a brewery and picturesque river setting. |
November 9 - 10 River Arts District Studio Stroll 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. 
The River Arts District is open year around - meet 160+ artists in their studios, visit craft galleries and shops and stop to re-energize at one of the cafes or restaurants. Daily schedules are available online. Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River Arts District opens to the public for these two days of festivities known as the Studio Stroll. On SECOND SATURDAYS artists 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 and warehouses along the French Broad River.
November 10-11 River Arts District Studio Stroll The flargest 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. 
The Stroll is easily accessible by car from Downtown, West Asheville and Biltmore Village, and there is plenty of parking. 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 the Clingman Café.
