Dive into Asheville’s Vibrant Art Scene

Open daily, Pink Dog has 33 artists working in their studios, Grind Coffeehouse & 2 fantastic restaurants. Fresh West Pizza is open noon-8pm Wed-Sun. Award winning VIVIAN is open Wed-Sat for dinner and Sundays for brunch. Plus e-bikes at ACE E-Bicycles.

Founded in 1990, Blue Spiral 1 presents work by exceptional artists in an awe-inspiring space. The light-filled 15,000 square-foot gallery spans three floors connected by an open stairway. Over 20 annual exhibitions of a large range of mediums.

North Carolina Stage Company is an award-winning 125-seat, off-Broadway style professional theatre, producing 4-7 plays per season in the heart of Downtown Asheville. We have been committed to connecting people to plays that illuminate the shared human experience through artistic excellence, integrity, and exploration for over two decades. Currently in its 21st season, NC Stage was founded by Charlie and Angie Flynn-McIver in 2001. After establishing vibrant acting and directing careers in New York City, the couple returned to their home state of North Carolina to establish NC Stage Company, and have been producing professional theatre ever since. NC Stage has been twice recognized for artistic excellence by both the prestigious American Theatre Wing and the North Carolina Theatre Conference George A. Parides Award. The company was also voted best local theatre for 11 out of the past 13 years in the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC Poll. NC Stage has hosted 3 world premieres, including Stalking the Boogyman in 2013, Curvy Widow, and Brave New World, both in 2016. NC Stage is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, under a Small Professional Theatre Tier 4 Contract.

Specializing in Branding, Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, Marketing Communications including: logo development, integrated branding, web site development, illustration, advertising campaigns, interactive design, and more.

Our organization started in the Asheville region 92 years ago. As the oldest guild in the country, we now represent and sell the work of 900 regional artists.

LEAF Global Arts is a non-profit organization, building community, connecting cultures and enriching lives through the arts – locally and globally – with festivals, community events, and arts education programs.

Welcome to the professional working studio & gallery of local artist, Philip DeAngelo. Enjoy colorful, textural Contemporary Americana landscapes on a variety of interesting substrates, from wood and masonite to ceiling tin, cork, and even banana leaf. We are located in The Wedge Building in the historic River Arts District of Asheville. The gallery also represents creations by Matt Tommey (Basketry), Claudia Moore Field (Metal Sculpture), Jacob Michael Goodman (Woodturning), Chrys Corn Goodman (Mixed-media painting), John Almaguer (Sculptural Glass), Ray Charnell (Steel Gongs & Sculpture), and Greg VIneyard (Clay/Sculpture).

Handmade Gallery in the River Arts District showcasing the artwork of four Asheville women artists. Hours: Monday 11-4, Wed -Sat 11-4

Cool spot, first dates, bar (beer, wine, spirits), non-alcoholic, snacks. Dog friendly. Reasonably priced art, high end art. Friendly staff.

A handmade, small batch pottery studio located in an Asheville city neighborhood. Open for shopping and pottery lessons. See website for details.

RADA, Inc. is a vibrant arts community in a historic industrial section located between downtown Asheville and the French Broad River. You can collect jewelry, ceramics, furniture, paintings, fiber, encaustic, chair caning, and more...

Private Music Lessons

The Center for Craft advances the understanding of craft by encouraging and supporting research, critical dialogue, and professional development.

A great place to select hand crafted gifts for your gifts!

A bright and open contemporary space, The Haen Gallery is committed to presenting a collection of thoughtful and compelling artwork as well as extraordinary quality and service.

[text]ure Gallery & Art Bar is a Gallery centered around Letter Arts and Layered Textural Artwork. The Art Bar is a dedicated classroom and working studio where people can bring some supplies or come empty-handed.

Momentum Gallery, in downtown Asheville, offers a contemporary and modern program with an emphasis on emerging and mid-career artists.

Open studio offering parties, private lessons, workshops and a variety of classes centered on making & taking a work of hand dyed art.

Located in Old Fort, Turtle Island Pottery offers both functional and decorative handmade stoneware pottery.

Glass studio with a full gallery of finished pieces, plus glassblowing & flame-working classes taught by experienced instructors.

Jewelry boutique offering individualized, handmade pieces using traditional metalworking techniques.

Art studio in the River Arts District featuring workshops, open studios and a gallery filled with local jewelry.

Glass blowing studio and art gallery offering high quality items in all available price ranges.

Offering colorful silver and enamel jewelry, as well as some repair and custom designs.