Asheville Strong

(Left) The Price of the Cost, Kate-Lan Johnson; (Right) The Power of Water, Adam Void.

The Asheville Art Museum is recognizing Appalachian artists with a new show and reduced ticket costs for locals. Through May 3, the museum is showing a community-centric non-juried collection of works by regional artists affected by Hurricane Helene. The exhibit, Asheville Strong: Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene, features a large variety of mediums from sculpture and ceramics to photography and printmaking. Jaime Byrd, Melina Coogan, Adam Void, Kate-Lan Johnson, and Luke Haynes are among some of the artists included in the exhibition. “Our aim is to provide an opportunity and venue for impacted artists to showcase their work, connect with each other and collectors, and join together in a collective act of resilience,” the museum explains. 

Following Hurricane Helene, the Asheville Art Museum has also taken an altruistic approach to supporting the locals affected by the storm. Since October, the museum has instituted a pay-what-you-can admission price for people living in Helene-affected areas in North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Typically, tickets cost $20 for non-members, with discounts available for seniors over age 65, college students, and children. 

“We’re thrilled to reopen our doors, inviting the community back to a space for inspiration, creativity, and connection filled with exhibitions and a unique Collection of American Art of the 20th and 21st centuries and art of Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia,” says Executive Director Pam Meyers. “This moment reaffirms our commitment to supporting and uplifting Asheville through the arts.” 

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Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square, Asheville
Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
(828) 253-3227; ashevilleart.org