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How a Loose Collection of Artists Found Community – Asheville Made
For the most part, the fabric of Asheville’s arts scene is tight-knit. Creatives find camaraderie in reimagined industrial areas like the River Arts District...
The North Carolina Glass Center announces new executive director
The North Carolina Glass Center is pleased to announce its next Executive Director, Janice Gouldthorpe. Janice previously served as Executive Director of Flower City Arts Center in Rochester, NY.
Local arts leaders spotlight creators to watch in 2021
Local arts leaders in various mediums identify up-and-coming or underseen peers that readers should be on the lookout for in 2021.
Asheville Symphony Orchestra announces departure of executive director David Whitehill
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra would like to announce that Executive Director, David Whitehill will leave the ASO on January 31 to become the President and CEO of ArtsinStark, the 50 year old community arts council in Canton, Ohio.
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format
The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.
Zelda Fitzgerald Week 2021 announces online programming and event lineup
The sixth year for Zelda Fitzgerald Week Events are scheduled starting March 8th to honor the artist who was more than just the muse for the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Zelda was an artist in her own right.
10 songs that feature Asheville + WNC | AVLtoday
Because we love both music + our city, we wanted to bring you a collection of tunes that all mention Asheville, NC.
Winter Buzz Breakfast series begins Jan. 27 with virtual discussion on removing Confederate monuments
The 2021 Winter Buzz Breakfast series, hosted by Leadership Asheville and the Asheville Area Arts Council, focuses on Equity in Creative Placemaking.
What Does A Performance Festival Feel Like Online? Asheville Fringe To Find Out
Last March, when the public still grasped the reality of a pandemic, Katie Jones looked at the calendar and thought the Asheville Fringe Festival , which
Mental Illness From Shadows To Light Through Asheville Photographer By Way Of London
While coming of age in London, Farhad Kanuga felt pulled in two directions: Taking part in the political and social protests pervading the city and
In Hour Of Nation’s Turmoil, Longtime Asheville Musician Sang Out Call For Unity
Ash Devine was giving an online ukulele lesson to a 10-year-old boy Wednesday afternoon when news about the turmoil at the nation’s capitol scrolled on her
Corrective lens: Edwin Arnaudin’s favorite articles in 2020
Our A&E Editor was inspired by creative work from social justice advocates and an increased sense of community.

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