Blue to Black Art Weekend Studio Tours This Weekend

May 3-5     Blue to Black Art Weekend   More than 40 studios/art venues/galleries will open their doors to the public this spring. A variety of media is represented including glass, fiber, clay, metal, photography, painting, woodworking – and more. The route extends from the BLUE Ridge Parkway at Highway 70 to East Asheville, Fairview, Swannanoa on to BLACK Mountain and Old Fort at the newly opened Arrowhead Gallery Studios (AGS). AGS features the work of more than 30 artists as well as on-site studios for several.

BLUE TO BLACK Art Weekend includes the E.A.S.T. Studio Tour, now in its 7th season,  and the new BLUE to BLACK Art Stroll in its 1st season. The weekend kicks-off Friday, May 3, from 5-9 PM. with an artist reception and preview of featured works at the historic Monte Vista Hote. The event continues throughout the weekend. On Saturday, E.A.S.T. Studio Tour hours are Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM with extended hours Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM (as offered per individual artist).

Black Mountain art venue/gallery hours are 10 AM - 7 PM with Open House-Artist Receptions at each participating downtown art venue/gallery from 5-7 PM.  Black Mountain art venues/galleries are open additionally on Sunday from 11AM to 5 PM.

River Arts Studio Stroll Continues Today

June 9-10   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.

River Arts District Studio Stroll

June 9-10, 10 AM - 6 PM Head for the River Arts District Studio Stroll and a  weekend full of artist demonstrations, workshops, family fun and amazing art. 180 artists of various mediums open up their studios to share their talent. A few highlights of the June Stroll include:

 - Visit Court McCracken at The Hatchery Studios Studio #141 both days from 2-2:30 for the Top 3 Ways to Begin Nurturing Your Creativity Today.

 - Stroll on in to Studio 375 Depot and right into Planet Art for a Chair Caning demonstration both Sat & Sun 12-4.

 - Watch Stephen Lange in his studio at the Wedge building do some Design Demos both Sat-Sun 12-6.

The Stroll is 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 are artists’ demonstrations and hands-on activities throughout the weekend.

Getting to and around in the River Arts District is a breeze. Accessible by car from Downtown, West Asheville, and Biltmore Village, there is plenty of parking. Catch the trolley at any of the stops listed on the map.  During the Studio Stroll, an Information Booth is located at the 5-points intersection of Depot St. across from the Clingman Café.

Kenilworth Art Studio Tour This Weekend

 May 26 -27   Kenilworth Art Studio Tour   Twenty-two artists invite you into eleven neighborhood studios & galleries. Browse and/or purchase original artwork. Kenilworth Artists Association is a community of artists in one of Asheville's oldest neighborhoods, with a lovely mix of grand homes, modest bungalows and mature gardens.

Over forty aspiring and professional artists live in the five square mile neighborhood just minutes from downtown. Each year, many of these artists open their doors to the public for a festive tour that attracts shoppers and art lovers alike. 10 AM - 5 PM both days.

Asheville's River arts District 2nd Saturday Studio Stroll this weekend

May 12   2nd Saturday Studio Stroll in the River Arts District A day of artist demonstrations, classes, open studios and fun. Spend the day hopping from studio to studio, stop for refreshment at one of the many dining experiences including the District's brewery. 80 or more artists will be open - just look for the open studio signs.

First Waynesville Art After Dark Tonight

May   4  Art After Dark   The first Art After Dark for the 2012 season.  Participating galleries & studios remain open until 9 PM on this evening with special artists showings, displays, and refreshments. Look for the WGA group flag representing the Waynesville Gallery Association.