.jpg)
GALLERIES AND LOCAL CRAFT
1. American Folk Art & Framing
64 Biltmore Avenue
828.281.2134
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
IG: amerifolk
FB: folkartasheville
Contemporary Folk Art, including painting, found object sculpture and wood carvings. Specializing in Southern face jugs and regional wood-fired, functional pottery. Providing innovative custom framing for the preservation and presentation of fine art.
19 19 Biltmore Avenue
828.236.2660
Open everyday 11-5
IG: ariel.gallery.avl
FB: Ariel Gallery
Ariel Gallery is an artist owned contemporary craft gallery featuring compelling original works by renowned local artist in clay, furniture, glass, jewelry, fiber, and wood.
35 Wall Street
828.785.5722
Hours change seasonally
IG: ashevilleemporium
FB: AshevilleEmporium
Asheville Emporium has a thoughtful product mix with artists and makers ranging from local to global. Our Photo Booth with fun props is a big hit. Summer of 2020 will see a launch of our new studio where guests of all ages and abilities can make cool stuff.
82 Patton Avenue, Capital Center
828.251.5796
Open Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4
FB: ashevillegalleryofart
Founded in 1988, AGA is a 31-member cooperative. We display the finest works of art from artists in the Asheville area, while allowing the customer to experience the gallery at their own pace; whether it's with detailed guidance or an intimate and private stroll.
5. Benjamin Walls
38 Broadway Street
877.989.2557
Benjaminwalls.com
Open Mon-Wed 9-9, Thurs-Sat 9-10, Sun 10-9
IG: benjaminwalls
FB: Benjaminwallsgallery
Benjamin Walls is an acclaimed artist, modern environmentalist, and progressive entrepreneur. His artwork has received seven international awards, been exhibited in dozens of museums, and raised over $500,000 for conservation. The gallery also features selections from his luxury travel brand WALLSabout™ and fine wine brand WALLSwines™.
6. Blue Dharma Fine Art Gallery
1 Page Avenue Suite 137
941.301.1409
Call or visit website for hours.
IG: bluedharmagallery
FB: BlueDharmaGallery
Featuring the Art of Bill Bowers: Surrealism, Zen Abstracts, Constructed Totems. Custom commercial and residential commissions accepted.
38 Biltmore Avenue
828.251.0202
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
IG: bluespiral1
FB: BlueSpiral1
Blue Spiral 1 exhibits work by fine artists and object makers in a light-filled, 15,000 square-foot gallery spanning three floors. The gallery maintains an extensive exhibition schedule, presenting over 25 shows annually. Thematic group exhibitions and individual artist showcases rotate in the Main and Lower Level galleries every other month, while the gallery's Upper Level features a wide array of works by over 100 represented artists
52 Biltmore Avenue
828.254.8577
thehaengallery.com
Open Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5
IG thehaengallery
FB TheHaenGallery
A bright and open contemporary space, The Haen Galley is committed to providing extraordinary quality and service, as well as access to a collection of thoughtful and compelling artwork
9. Horse + Hero
14 Patton Avenue
828.505.2133
Open 11-7, 7 days a week, open later on weekends
IG: horseandhero
FB: horseandhero
Housed in an original art deco storefront, Horse and Hero specializes in neoappalachian art and craft that is design-minded, worldwise and rooted in the craftways and culture of our southern Appalachian mountains.
81 S. Lexington Avenue
828.348.8427
lexingtonglassworks.com
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6
IG LexingtonGlass
FB lexingtonglass
Lexington Glassworks is a working studio and Gallery set in a 1940's warehouse. We feature high quality custom lighting, hand-blown glass, & a craft beer bar
24 N Lexington Ave | 52 Broadway
828.505.8550
Open Mon-Sat 10--6 Sun 12--5
IG: momentumgallery
FB:MomentumGalleryAsheville
Twitter: MomentumAVL
Momentum Gallery curates exhibitions of museum-quality paintings, original prints, innovative sculpture and studio furniture by emerging and mid-career artists. Our program celebrates material-based traditions rich in this area and reflects a contemporary and mother aesthetic in harmony with our natural surroundings.
Grove Arcade, 1 Page Ave, Suite 123
828.350.0307
mtnmade.com
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
IG mtnmade_avl
FB Mountainmadeart
Featuring the work of over 80 western North Carolinian artisans. Fine handcrafted jewelry, paintings, and photography. Wonderful metal, wood, and pottery, local music and books.
13. The Refinery
207 Coxe Avenue
828.337.8190
Individual studio hours vary
The Refinery is located in the south slope and is a collection of artist studios. The Refinery is a host for local arts organizations and individual artists. Artists in The Refinery include jewelers, ceramic artists, photographers, painters, textile artists, makers and more.
188 Coxe Avenue
828.505.7667
traceymorgangallery.com
Open Tue-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon by appointment
IG traceymorgangallery
FB Tracey Morgan Gallery
TMG Specializes in contemporary photography, works on paper, painting, sculpture and installation by emerging and established artists from the United States and Abroad. Each year the galley presents a rotation of solo exhibitions as well as curated group shows.
15. Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood Street
828.254.9234
Open Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
IG: Woolworth_Walk
FB: WoolworthWalk
Woolworth Walk features about 170 local artists offering jewelry, fine art, decorative art and crafts in it's nearly 20,000 square feet of quality display space. The Historic F.W. Woolworth Building in the heart of downtown Asheville, is home to a uniquely "Asheville" experience; a place where you can browse the best local art while sipping a milkshake from the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain. Our artists range from casual crafter to professionally trained artisans, from retired art hobbyists to Southern Highland Guild Craft members
JEWELRY AND WEARABLE ART
16. AVL (Alexander, VanDyke, Lehnert) Jewelers
1 Page Ave # 142
828.254.2010
Open Mon-Sat 10-6
IG:
FB: alexanderandlehnert
Located in the historic Grove Arcade, this shop showcases a rich and varied display of jewelry created by William Lehnert, Michele Alexander and Chris Van Dyke. These local artists create unique and lovely jewelry with arrestingly beautiful colored gemstones, diamonds, and unparalleled metalwork. Come and witness the results of decades of combined experience replete with amazing customer service.
17. Bellagio Everyday
40 Biltmore Ave.
828.255.0221
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
IG: bellagio_art_to_wear
FB: BellagioArttoWear
Bellagio Everyday embodies a spirit of artisanship, personalized style, and ethically produced apparel, jewelry and accessories in a casual setting. Located in the heart of historic downtown Asheville, Bellagio Everyday offers an inviting and unique shopping experience.
18. Mora
9 W. Walnut Street Suite 2A
828.575.2294
Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
IG: morajewelry
FB: MoraDesignerJewelry
Mora offers a carefully curated collection of modern jewelry made by artists. More than 30 distinguished designers are represented in a vibrant boutique that celebrates Asheville's independent spirit.
19. Woolworth Walk
25 Haywood Street
828.254.9234
Open Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5
IG: Woolworth_Walk
FB: WoolworthWalk
Woolworth Walk features about 170 local artists offering jewelry, fine art, decorative art and crafts in it's nearly 20,000 square feet of quality display space. The Historic F.W. Woolworth Building in the heart of downtown Asheville, is home to a uniquely "Asheville" experience; a place where you can browse the best local art while sipping a milkshake from the Old Fashioned Soda Fountain. Our artists range from casual crafter to professionally trained artisans, from retired art hobbyists to Southern Highland Guild Craft members
MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL CENTERS
20. Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
828.253.3227
Open Wed-Mon 11-6: Thursdays open late
IG: ashevilleartmuseum
FB: AshevilleArtMuseum
At the Asheville Art Museum, you can experience our unique Collection of 20th- and 21st-century American art, engaging exhibitions, as well as programs and events for all ages. Don't miss our rooftop sculpture terrace and Perspective Cafe with expansive mountain and city views. Plan your visit and learn about Member benefits at ashevilleart.org
21. Black Mountain CollegeMuseum+ Arts Center
120 College Street
828.350.8484
Open Mon-Sat 11-5
IG: bmcmuseum
FB: bmcmuseum
The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) preserves and continues the legacy of educational and artistic innovation of Black Mountain College (BMC). We achieve our mission through collection, conservation, and educational activities including exhibitions, publications and public programs.
22. Center for Craft
67 Broadway Street
828-785-1357
Open 10-6 everyday
IG: centerforcraft
FB: centerforcraft
The Center for Craft's new National Craft Innovation Hub offers expanded galleries, event and meeting spaces, one-of-a-kind artist commissions, a study collection of the Craft Research Fund's publications, and coworking space for the creative sector.
23. LEAF Global Arts
19 Eagle Street, Suite 120
828.686.8742
Call or visit website for hours
IG: leaf_global_arts
FB: theleaf.org
TW: leaf_globalarts
LEAF Global Arts center invites you to explore the world through immersive music, art experiences & cultural connections, fostering global citizenship and opening pathways of understanding.
PERFORMING ARTS AND THEATRES
24. Asheville Community Theatre
35 E. Walnut St.
828.254-1320
For a full schedule of our performances visit our website
IG: ashevillecommunitytheatre
FB: AshevilleCommunityTheatre
For more than 6 decades, Asheville Community Theatre has been delighting audiences with high quality performances, making us the oldest continuously operating theatre in Asheville and one of the oldest community theatres in the nation. Our mission is to provide entertainment, enrichment and education through the practice and celebration of the theatre arts.
25. Asheville Symphony Orchestra
27 College Place Suite 100
828.254.7046
For a full schedule of our performances visit our website
IG: avlsymphony
FB: Asheville.Symphony
Asheville’s arts-focused community — home to generations of writers, musicians and artists — has sustained the Asheville Symphony for nearly 60 years, embracing the orchestra’s endless creativity, artistic expression and collaborative explorations.
26 .Fine Arts Theatre
36 Biltmore Avenue
828.232.1536
Open 7 days a week and most holidays
IG: fineartsasheville
FB: fineartstheatre
TW: fineartstheatre
Cinema dedicated to first run art and independent films, premiering over 50 films a year. Open daily with matinees, evening viewings, and late shows on Friday and Saturday nights.
27. Montford Park Players
Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
92 Gay St
828.254.5146
For a full schedule of our performances visit our website
IG: montfordparkplayers
FB: MontfordParkPlayers
TW: montfordplayers
Montford Park Players is North Carolina's longest running Shakespeare Festival, now in our 48th season. Our mission, by providing free theatre, is to make theatre available, affordable and accessible to all. For a full schedule of performances visit our website.
28. North Carolina Stage Company
15 Stage Lane
828.239.0263
For a full schedule of our performances visit our website
IG: ncstageco
FB: ncstage
NC Stage Company is a 127-seat, off-broadway style professional equity theatre, producing six plays per season in the heart of Downtown Asheville. Our commitment to artistic excellence, integrity, and exploration are at the core of our mainstage performances, educational opportunities, and community engagement programming.
29. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Avenue
828-257-4530
For a full schedule of our performances visit our website
FB: worthamarts
A three-venue complex, the Wortham Center offers live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by nationally touring artists, and serves as a venue for a wide array of performances, events, classes and workshops by more than 40 professional and avocational regional arts groups.
FESTIVALS AND TOURS
30. Art Connections
Pack Sq. Park Info. Bldg. (Tour begins here)
828.779.6808
Fridays, 10a-12:30p March-Oct. See website for dates/details.
IG: arttoursasheville
FB: artconnectionstours
Asheville art insider Sherry Masters guides an exploration of AVL’s rich traditions of art & craft. Discover how historical craft and innovative art merge and coexist in this place of beauty and culture. Advanced signup required.
31. City of Asheville: Events and Festivals
Downtown Asheville
828.259.5738
IG: CityofAsheville
FB: CityofAsheville
Asheville, North Carolina is host to a wide variety of special events and festivals conducted across the City's outdoor public spaces. Our annual brochure highlights many of the community's larger, annual public events produced throughout the year, but there are many more. View a digital brochure on our website.
32. Hood Huggers International
21 Mardell Circle
828.275.5305
See website for details or to book a tour.
IG: hood_huggers
FB:hoodhuggersintl
Hood Huggers International, LLC builds greater communication, connection and wealth in systematically marginalized neighborhoods in the Affrilachian region, through the arts, environment, and social enterprise. Learn the powerful story of Asheville’s past, present, and future African-Americans on an intimate, interactive Hood tour.
33. The Big Crafty
14 Patton Avenue
828.505.2133
Visit our website for festival dates and details.
IG: thebigcrafty
FB: thebigcrafty
Voted Western NC’s favorite art fair for more than a decade, The Big Crafty extends a warm welcome to a rich pageant of basement and backyard artists, juried prize-winners, and brand new creative spirits. The Big Crafty will be held on July 12, 2020 at Pack Square Park and on December 5-6 at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville