Creative Social Distancing
Our best defense against the spread of the Coronavirus at the moment is social distancing, which will hopefully stop or slow down the spread of the disease. There are still many ways to enjoy the arts from the comfort of your own home. Here’s a few ways to practice creative social distancing.
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The Asheville Symphony Sessions
Celebrating the diversity of music in Western North Carolina, The Asheville Symphony Sessions features songs that combine the unique styles of locally based musicians, with the Asheville Symphony. The album was produced by Michael Selverne of Welcome to Mars, at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios.

How to Virtually Experience Asheville
In the true spirit of Asheville, the people in our community have developed creative and inspiring ways to offer relaxation, support and services at this unprecedented time. Those efforts include everything from free online yoga/meditation videos to help you find your zen to a web site offering a wa…
Grail Moviehouse
WHAT IS SOFA CINEMA??SOFA CINEMA gives our loyal customers the opportunity to continue watching the best in arthouse films even while our theater doors are closed. You’ll not only have the ability to watch new releases from the comfort of your living room, you’ll also be supporting Grail Moviehouse…

The Quarantine Concert Series
While we're all stuck at home, Blake Anthony Ellege and Iamavl are teaming up to bring the best of Asheville's music scene to you! They've got a whole month of amazing shows booked! This is a tremendous service to area musicians who have suddenly lost our income due to the rash of cancelled shows. So please consider making a donation! (link coming soon) Roll back your carpets and dance along!
Roots + Wings Creative Community
For over a decade, Roots + Wings School of Art and Design has been teaching people of all ages to enjoy the discovery of creativity. We are not talking about the step by step, paint by number, product-based "creativity." We focus on the process rather than the product and use that creative experience to foster connection.
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Watch: "Live From Here with Chris Thile" Launches #LiveFromHome Digital Performance Space
Live from Here, the public radio show hosted by Chris Thile, has launched #LiveFromHome, a digital space for people to continue to make and experience art while social distancing due to COVID-19 keeps us apart physically.

LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. If you post your art to social media, be sure to hashtag it with #MoLunchDoodles!