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ARTS & CULTURE

ARTS & EVENTS

ARTS & EVENTS
Nov 2023
Fostering Connections
Watauga County makes new additions to the Middle Fork Greenway
Sep 2023
Last Page - Lisa Pedolsky
“I’m committed to accommodating every student and challenging each one appropriately.”
Sep 2023
An Appalachian Portmanteau
Sculptor Shae Bishop’s mixture of clay and textile reflects on gender, history, and culture
Sep 2023
Serious Reads
In six impactful new offerings, local authors make every word count
Sep 2023
Newsflash - Fall 2023
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Sep 2023
A Collection of Heritage
Artists tap creative meaning of “Embellishments”
Jun 2023
Last Page - Nabil el Jaouhari, Asheville
“My work is an abstraction of nature.”
Jun 2023
Preserving Wisdom
WNC film examines reciprocity between Native Americans and nature
Jun 2023
Written in the Stars
PARI finally gets the biography it deserves
Jun 2023
Artful Excellence
Asheville Art Museum receives national accreditation
Mar 2023
Last Page - Adam Adcock
“The complementary relationship between organic chaos and systematic geometry especially intrigues me.”
Mar 2023
Finely Crafted
Luxury jewelry from master local makers
Mar 2023
Folk Lure
Three uniquely talented crafters begin residency at Olive’s Porch
Mar 2023
Record Growth
N.C.’s only independent audiobook publishing company tunes in to expansion opportunities
Mar 2023
Fresco Fresh
As the Indigenous Walls Project marks a year of progress, Jared Wheatley and his family reflect on its impact
Dec 2022
Last Page - Amy Sullivan
“You don't have to know about art—you just have to enjoy it.”
Dec 2022
Fragile Stalwarts
A new glassblower at Penland is bringing ethereal emotions to her craft
Dec 2022
Natural Essences
Environmental themes, materials, and visions on display in local exhibitions
Sep 2022
Last Page - Kate Worm
“The more you look, the more you see.”
Sep 2022
In Focus
In partnership with The 400 Years Project, a local photographer showcases contemporary Cherokee artists and their work
Aug 2022
Carving Legacies
Anneliesse Gormley carves and casts heirloom goods for future generations
Aug 2022
Smart Play
Hands On! Children’s Museum reopens, bigger and broader
Aug 2022
Herbal Magic
Foraging for ancient ways in Rebecca Beyer’s Wild Witchcraft
Aug 2022
Paging Local Readers
The Mitford Museum launches a lit fest with top NC authors
Aug 2022
A Mountain of Antiquity
A partnership between local universities brings Appalachian history online
Jun 2022
Last Page - Linda Powell
“I knew when I retired I had to get back into my art.”
May 2022
Eclectic Avenues
Choice new local books for readers of all stripes
May 2022
A Folksy Vision
Olive’s Porch inspires creativity, community, and connection
Mar 2022
Last Page - Dylan Morgan
“The labor-intensive process of basket making … interweaves ecology, culture, land, and identity.”
Mar 2022
Strolling through Time
New local walking tours for the historically curious

Mar 2022
Timeless River
John E. Ross recasts and updates the history of the French Broad
Mar 2022
Black Business Matters
Asheville’s first Black Business Expo brings space and support
Dec 2021
Last Page - Elizabeth Garlington
"I craft my treasure into narrative art quilts."
Dec 2021
Wellness 101
Student health ambassadors program expands
Dec 2021
Crime Ink
New local page-turners explore murder, mayhem, and mysteries
Aug 2021
Last Page - Wesley Wofford
“I am trying to respectfully amplify her legacy in a way that is relatable.”
Aug 2021
Listening Back
Tune in to three podcasts that are redefining local history and heritage
Aug 2021
Immersive Artistry
Biltmore hosts Van Gogh, Monet, and da Vinci in a year-long multisensory experience
Aug 2021
Crafting Excellence
Backed by a hefty grant, Warren Wilson ramps up its craft programs

Aug 2021
Smooth Landing
Mars Hill welcomes a standout new art space