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Guided By Faith, Single-Mom Stylist, Author, Entrepreneur Finds Higher Calling For Voice
Here’s how tight Nikki Lee’s family is: She convinced her mother and three adult children to move last fall from a lifetime in Cincinnati to the unknown of

 

Warren Wilson College receives nearly $1 million to expand craft programming
Warren Wilson College has received a grant of $948,750 from the Windgate Foundation to strengthen its craft programming.

 

The art of the single
Unable to rely on touring as venues slowly reopen, local singer-songwriters are taking a new approach to making and sharing music.
Around town: Local musicians cast in ‘Yacht Stops’ reality series
April Bennett, Jaze Uries and Brennan Dugan take to the sea; the Historic Montford Garden Tour returns; and more area arts news.
A new “tactical urbanism” project in West Asheville, NC | AVLtoday
Coming soon: A traffic circle and visual street art display at the intersection of Westwood Pl. and Waynesville Ave.
Through Visual Art Exhibitions, YMI Center and UCC Become ‘Sisters In Reciprocity’
A 10-minute walk and a half-century of histories separate Asheville’s YMI Cultural Center from the First Congregational UCC Church . “This church is very
New art museum photography exhibition spotlights public lands
Assistant curator Hilary Schroeder discusses the behind-the-scenes work for AAM’s newest photography show.
Ten creative jobs in Asheville, NC | AVLtoday
Whether you need a job or a career change, we’re bringing you ten creative jobs in Asheville, so dust off that resume, y’all.
City issues Requests for Proposals for leasing 8 River Arts Place and organic farmland in east Asheville | The City of Asheville
The City of Asheville is excited to announce an opportunity to lease two unique City-owned properties. The City invites the business community and local nonprofits to review the Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and apply for these opportunities. Each location has a separate RFP and will require an in…
Bob Moog Foundation, Aloft Asheville Downtown partner to bring Moogseum poster exhibit to hotel
The Bob Moog Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Dr. Bob Moog, beloved inventor of the Moog synthesizer, has partnered with Aloft Asheville Downtown to host a pop-up art exhibit at the hotel’s gallery celebrating Bob’s influential impact on the music community in Asheville and the world at large.
GRINDfest 2021: Asheville’s newest festival | AVLtoday
Slated for June 18-20, GRINDfest will take place on Depot St. in the River Arts District and include music, live performances, food and more.
Meet the artists reclaiming Asheville’s underground scene
The North Carolina creatives didn’t feel welcome in their local arts district, so they created their own ‘Different Wrld’.
Video premiere: Ryan “RnB” Barber’s ‘Funk Yo Feelings’
Xpress talks with singer/songwriter Ryan Barber and filmmaker Kira Bursky about their latest video for Barber’s newest single, “Funk Yo Feelings.”
Fiber nonprofit Local Cloth celebrates move to River Arts District
Local Cloth, an Asheville-based nonprofit composed of fiber hobbyists and full-time professionals alike, is leaving its space on the South Slope and heading to the River Arts District.
What We Learned From a Year of Crafting
Making things — masks, quilts, ceramics, mandalas — was a practical and sometimes political response to the moment.
Asheville Art In Action To Benefit Pisgah Legal Services
Asheville Art in Action (#AVLArtinAction) is a new platform designed to benefit nonprofits and contributing Asheville artists equally and is a cooperative effort between L Rowland Fine Contem-porary Art (www.lrowland art.com) and Mark Bettis Studio & Gallery (www. markbettisgallery.com). Many artist…
The Ingles Open Road: Historic Grovewood Village
By now, you’ve probably seen that the Ingles Open Road has something to offer for everyone, from older adults to small children. Every location offers something both fun, exciting, and educational. And just like many of the adventures you’ve seen so far, this next one is another opportunity to pump …
Following a trail of frescoes in the mountains of North Carolina
Renaissance-style artwork is a surprising find in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
From Arts and Crafts to Brews and Views, Experiencing Asheville’s Creative Community
A burgeoning capital for the arts, cuisine, and just a good ol’ time, Asheville hospitality is everywhere, in every genuine, “howdy y’all” and smile. It’s more than simply being welcomed to a restaurant or hotel. The Asheville spirit is truly inclusive, and people are happy you’re here. They’re happ…
Cornerstones of the WNC arts scene navigate distinct reopening obstacles
The Fine Arts Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville face unique challenges on the road to resuming operations.
Asheville Native Struggled To Find Artistic Voice. He Found It After Serving Time In Prison
Sherrill Roland’s convictions in a courtroom, on four misdemeanors, were later overturned at a retrial. But they focused Roland’s personal conviction —to
RAD gallery/apartment project gets committee approval
A mixed-use building that will house an art gallery and two floors of apartments in the River Arts District is a step closer to reality. Caption: WLOS. The project, planned for 57 Roberts St. , was approved Friday by the Asheville Area Riverfront Redevelopment Commission’s Planning and Design Review…
Wild Art Outdoor Sculpture Showcase – Asheville Made
The North Carolina Arboretum As spring blooms throughout the Southern Appalachian mountains, the North Carolina Arboretum is filling its gardens with more than just...
Art Goes Forward at the Newly Relocated Momentum Gallery – Asheville Made
Three expansive plate glass windows front the 100-year-old brick building that is home to Momentum Gallery on the busy Broadway-Biltmore artery that moves vehicles...

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