Maybe it’s the scenic surroundings, the vibrant cultural diversity or the love of anything electric that inspires so many events and festivals to take root in heart of Asheville, NC. Whatever the reason, residents who inhabit the town certainly reap the benefits of a thriving arts and music scene. No matter what your musical or artistic preferences are, festivals and events in Asheville, NC provide another compelling reason to become a native in this great city.
Upcoming Events
- Black Mountain College and Black Mountain, NC: Where "Town" Meets "Gown" Exhibit August 22, 201804/14/2018 to 12/01/2018 - A myth that has long persisted in the lore of Black Mountain College, an experimental school located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, is that the school was
- Sharing the Journey August 21, 201808/02/2018 to 08/22/2018 - Sharing the Journey August 2 - 22, 2018 Show opens online: Tuesday, July 31st at 11 am: www.amerifolk.com Opens in the Gallery: Thursday, August 2nd at 10 am Opening reception: Friday August 3, 5 - 8
- ALCHEMY | Contemporary studio glass August 21, 201807/31/2018 to 09/16/2018 - The Penland Gallery presents Alchemy | Ideal Conditions, featuring contemporary works in glass by nationally recognized artist-innovators. Historically, alchemists were known for attempting to make
- Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance® August 21, 201805/26/2018 to 09/03/2018 - The North Carolina Arboretum is proud to introduce its newest traveling exhibit, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance®, on display May 26 through September 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Art Tour - half-day to 3 studios August 21, 201808/20/2018 to 08/20/2018 - Start your week off with Art! Go with Sherry to 3 wonderful art studios in the greater Asheville area. This tour will visit professional artists including Steven Forbes deSoule: Raku Pottery; Betsy
- Tarot, Astrology, and Channeled Readings August 21, 201808/06/2018 to 10/08/2018 - Visit our Downtown and West Asheville location while you're in town for an Astrology, Tarot, Palm, or Channeled Reading by one of our in-house Healers. We also offer Henna tattoos as well on various
- Best of 2018 by Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool Exhibit August 21, 201807/06/2018 to 08/31/2018 - Best of 2018 by Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool Exhibit Hall Gallery July 6 – August 31 Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at?Roots + Wings School of Art and Design?engage with pre-K
- Lino Tagliapietra - The Maestro August 21, 201808/03/2018 to 09/03/2018 - Gallery focus exhibition of intricate Venetian glass sculpture by famed international glass blower Lino Tagliapietra. Lino Tagliapietra is an influential Italian glass artist and master glassmaker
- Chihuly at Biltmore August 21, 201805/17/2018 to 10/07/2018 - A new exhibition opening at Biltmore in 2018, will feature the work of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Opening on May 17, 2018, the exhibition will be set throughout
- Old Time Jam August 21, 201806/18/2018 to 09/17/2018 - Banjo Mitch McConnell hosts Old Time Jam! Come join the jam session every Monday here at the taproom. Whether you're a musician ready to jam, or just a fan of live music and craft beer this is the
- Chihuly Nights at Biltmore August 21, 201805/17/2018 to 10/07/2018 - Chihuly at Biltmore Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018 Biltmore’s historic gardens will open to the public in the evening for special limited-time viewings of artist Dale Chihuly’s glass
- Show & Tell Summer Pop Up Shop August 21, 201808/16/2018 to 08/26/2018 - SUMMER POP UP SHOP Beat the summer heat, grab a brew and shop our 11-day pop up shop featuring some of the area’s best in handmade and vintage. We’ve curated goods featuring over 75 independent
- Eric Knoche - Solo Exhibition August 21, 201807/05/2018 to 08/31/2018 - A solo show exhibiting new and complex wood-fired sculptures and installations by ceramicist Eric Knoche. ** Please note our gallery hours are MON - SAT 10am - 6pm + SUN Noon - 5pm.
- The Magic of Nature August 21, 201808/03/2018 to 09/15/2018 - Exhibition of exquisite cut and engraved glass sculpture by Scottish artist Eric Hilton. Hilton is a skilled master at working glass to convey the aesthetic and philosophical issues that confront
- Exhibition: Red Hot in the Blue Ridge August 21, 201805/19/2018 to 09/30/2018 - The Asheville Art Museum presents Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, featuring glass from the Museum’s Collection. Glass as an art form emerged in Western North Carolina when several key artists established
