Local Art - Articles, Content and Blogs
NiceNasty - Acts of Self Reflection; new works by Valeria Watson-Doost
Affrilachian Artist, Valeria Watson-Doost opening October 8, 6 PM, Pink Dog Creative, 348 Depot Street. Read more...
BRAG Exhibition - Route 80 - Back to our North Carolina Routes
The Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild and The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) announces an exhibition of two dimensional works by members of the Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild at the TRAC gallery in Spruce Pine that runs from August 20 to September 24. Read more...
Crystal Grids Come to NEW EARTH
Crystal Grids Come to NEW EARTH - Crystal Grid Artist, Stacie Coller, returns to teach two exciting workshops at NEW EARTH in Black Mountain. On June 13 learn the basics of crystalline grid structure, geometry, set-up, and activation so that the energies of the stones form an radiating force field. On June 27, explore complex potentials of the grids such as, Chakra grids, prayer/manifestation grids, and Gem Elixir grids. Call NEW EARTH to pre-register. Fee: by donation. Read more...
Recapping the MAP {Re}HAPPENING 2011
For the 2nd year in a row the The Black Mountain College Museum and Art Center (BMCM+AC) and The Media Arts Project (The MAP) produced the {Re}HAPPENING, a free-form art event held at the original location of the Black Mountian College, now Camp Rockmont of LEAF fame. Read more...
The 2nd All Go West Music Festival on April 23rd, 2011 - Free - Music, Fashion, BBQ & Local Brew
All Go West Music festival to take on its Second installment, located in the streets west Asheville NC. On April 23rd, 2011, The Festival will uniquely offer an array of musical talent, fashion, BBQ, and local Brew. Festival Remains Free To Patrons. Read more...
East of Asheville Studio Tour
In conjunction with American Craft Week, the artists of East Asheville, Swannanoa, Black Mountain & Fairview invite you to visit their studios. Detailed maps for the E.A.S.T. free self-guided tour can be found on their website and at many places of business. Read more...
City of 1000 Easels - Immersive Arts Experience in Downtown Asheville
On September 12, 2010 Asheville's art scene will be on full display when area artists saturate downtown Asheville with over 200 easels to showcase their creative process for the public. Read more...
MAP and Black Mountain College Museum Team Up to Show Off Artists, Raise Cash
The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) and the Media Arts Project (MAP) invite the WNC community to participate in an evening of art, performance, music and dinner on Saturday, March 20th in the original dining hall of the former Black Mountain College (now Camp Rockmont). Read more...
The Orange Peel Announces Film Benefit for Haiti with Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company
In conjunction with Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company, the Orange Peel announces a screening of world musician Bela Fleck's award-winning documentary, Throw Down Your Heart, on Thursday March 5th at the Merrimon Avenue location, at 7pm. Read more...
Don't miss the 8th Annual Asheville Fringe Arts Festival - January 21-24, 2010
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is a featured collection of performers, artists and experimental music composers . Those of you who've attended the Fringe Arts Festival in the past know that it is a cabaret of curious and eccentric performances that inspire your divergent side to come out and play. Read more...
Ring in the New Year with Local Art!
The Asheville Area Arts Council presents One Show, Seven Artists through the month of January in its gallery located at 11 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville. The opening reception is Friday, January 8, from 5-8 p.m. Featuring Robbie Lipe, Randy Siegel, Constance Lombardo, Margaret Hester, Nick Lafone, Moni Hill, and Melissa Glaze, viewers will be delighted with the rich variety of perspectives that these local artists provide. Read more...
UNCA to Host Photo Exhibition of Asheville's East End
Asheville's East End Circa 1968," a historical photography exhibition by Asheville artist Andrea Clark, is on view through February 26 in UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery. The exhibition includes 26 framed black-and-white photographs and a large historical map of Asheville. Read more...
Echo Gallery Holiday Open House
Please join me and the other member artists of Echo Gallery at Biltmore Park as we welcome in the holiday season and the works of guest artists to the gallery. We'll celebrate our Holiday Open House this Friday, December 4 from 6-9pm. Read more...
It's another funky party up in BootyBandLand! Sept 24-27th
In a chill spot called Booty Band Land, musicians and artists will flourish through an epic celebration not to be missed... or forgotten. This festival was created to provide an affordable and interactive, yet top-quality event that will showcase the excellent emerging artists in the region, as well as some world-class greats. Read more...
Announcing the 8th Annual Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival - Downtown Ashevill
Arts 2 People is excited to bring you the 8th annual FREE, Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival (LAAFF)! Join us in the annual end-of-summer celebration of Asheville's artistic and musical communities. Three blocks of N. Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville will be brimming with all local art, food, beer, music, street performers, and random acts of creativity on Sunday, September 6th from 11am - 9pm between College Street and the I 240 overpass. Read more...
August 14th and 15th Parties Celebrate 5 Years for the Asheville Arts Center
On Friday August 14th from 5 - 8 PM and Saturday the 15th from 10 am - 3 PM the Asheville Arts Center celebrates its 5-year anniversary with 2 exciting birthday parties. The Friday evening party will be held at the South location on Summit Avenue (off of Hendersonville Road before Long Shoal's Rd). Read more...
Update on the Asheville Mural Project Summer 09
The Asheville Mural Project is poised to complete last summer's work on the concrete support piers of the I-240 Bridge downtown. The Lexington Avenue side of the Gateway Mural is estimated to be completed by the end of July, where artists Kurt Thaesler, Steve Lister, and Harper Leich have been working to finish the portion dedicated to the arts in Asheville. Painting is currently well underway, as well as a plan to address the water run-off issue occurring due to the break in the roadway overhead. Read more...
Media Arts Project Launches New Online Directory
The Media Arts Project (MAP) announces an event to celebrate the launch of its new website and online member directory, Thursday, July 23, at 5:30pm at the Flood Gallery in Asheville. Funded by the Asheville HUB, the new directory will foster the development of Western North Carolina's creative economy by promoting the region's diverse and accomplished talent base and providing a resource for WNC media arts professionals to collaborate and connect, both with one another and with opportunities for work. Read more...
2nd Saturday Artist Market Announces New Hours and Community Booth Guest
The 2nd Saturday Artist Market announces new hours for the remainder of its season, running from 12-4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Market takes place on Domino Lane and in Christopher's Garden on the East site of West Asheville, just off Haywood Road and behind Harvest Records. Read more...
The Wandering Sickness
I'm lonely, punished for my kills. There was no battlefield without a cure, Which I pray for every night, To free me from my misery. Read more...
Faces of Asheville - A Portrait Documentary Project
After two solid years of dedication the local photographer Jen G. Bowen is proud to open the final exhibit of the 'Faces of Asheville' portrait documentary project. Initially started in July 2007, the project & the artist's studio were burglarized & destroyed in Aug 2007. Read more...
MPAC's 4th of July Block Party in Weaverville
MPAC presents the 4th of July Block Party as a continuance of Weaverville's 15 year old celebration with average attendance of 31,000. This is going to be a fabulous event that also doubles as a fund / awareness raiser for a few organizations including the North Buncombe High School Band Boosters. Highlights are headlining music act - Jen and the Juice, a Firecracker 5K race, Asheville Aerial Arts, The Blue Ridge Roller Girls, Asheville Puppetry Alliance, and a variety of performers and of course... fireworks! Read more...
Diana Wortham Theatre Virtual Tour
A virtual tour of one of our members, the Diana Wortham Theatre, done by another Chamber member, Ed Holmes & Associates Land Surveyors, PA. Very cool stuff! Read more...
Art Is My Job
Twenty-five fabulous new paintings all ready to go, they are so glorious in my studio. What shall I do now? I'm waiting by the phone, checking my email every few minutes, checking the hits on my web site. what else can I do? It's one thing to make art, it's quite another to show and sell art. Where do you start? Read more...
Media Arts Advantage Fund Open Now
The MAP has been supporting artists, innovation, and the regional economy since 2001. As a member of the Board of the MAP, I can attest to the passion and talent that goes into this Media Arts Advantage Fund. Please help spread the word about this excellent opportunity Read more...
Magazine Ranks Asheville as Top Art Destination
AmericanStyle magazine readers ranked Asheville as the #2 city in the Top 25 Arts Destinations for Small Cities. Wendy Rosen, publisher of the magazine, remarked on the impact local artists have on their community. 'Remember the vital roles played by artists during the last recession...' Read more...
HATCHfest: Now I Get It!
In the weeks leading up to HATCHfest Asheville, which took place around downtown Asheville from April 15th - 19th 2009, I found it difficult to gauge my expectations. I didn't understand the festival, and it wasn't for a lack of effort. I had watched the promotional video several times, spoken to several HATCH organizers including Greg Lucas of Music Allies and Jon Elliston of the Mountain Xpress. I even wrote an article for the site about the festival. Despite my best efforts, I had absolutely no idea what to expect Read more...
Part 2: Friday at HATCHfest
Part 2 of my review of HATCHfest 2009: The following morning I was back in the Innovator's Lounge for the Journalism panel. Moderated by Jon Elliston of the Mountain Xpress, the panel included notable journalists from across the country. The conversation centered on the shifting media world under the pressure of new media and declining advertising revenue. Read more...
Local Photographer Wins Several Travel Photo Contests
Mike Belleme, a local documentary photographer, has recently won several 'photo of the day' awards and is in the running for photo of the month for April on photoburst.net. Read more...
I'm at the Artecture panel
Just sitting in the architecture panel. Read more...
Just attended a HATCH journalism panel
I just attended a HATCH journalism panel. Lots o' fun. Picture included. Read more...
Riverside Studios Gallery Show
Riverside Studios, an artist's property and gallery located in Asheville's historic river district, recently opened to the public November 7, 2008 for the city's annual River Arts District Studio Stroll. Owned by sculptor James Richbourg, the gallery is open until December 7, 2008 and features a variety of eclectic mediums created by some of Asheville's most exciting and enthusiastic local talent. Read more...
Grand Opening of A Boy and His Dog Fine Art
On Friday, November 14, 2008 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm A Boy and His Dog Fine Art in downtown Asheville celebrates its grand opening with an art show by nationally acclaimed artist Steve Tracy. The gallery is located at 89 Patton Avenue, next to the popular Jack of the Wood pub, and features nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Owned by David Todd, A Boy and His Dog Fine Art was previously located in Key West, Florida. Todd has owned the gallery for over twelve years and opened multiple galleries in Florida. Read more...
Local Artist, Jonas Gerard featured on ABC's 20/20
When ABC correspondent Bill Weir came to Asheville recently in search of what makes people happy, he knew that author Eric Weiner's book "The Geography of Bliss" had named Asheville the happiest place in America. The ABC 20/20 program that came out of this visit emphasized the connection of community that people experience living in Asheville. Read more...
