Calendar of Events
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Our first show in our new location, 101 Cherry Street, will emphasize how we have adapted to âMaking Changesâ. Growth occurs when we make changes. When something is deconstructed and recreated with new energy and life, itâs an opportunity to evolve and transform. In this process, some aspects are left behind while new concepts take their place. Growth is universal and can be planned or spontaneous, inclusive or exclusive, material, spiritual, or social. Take this challenge to break from old constructs and explore the previously unknown â the unawakened. “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” â Gail Sheehy. All mediums are welcome.
 Check Out Our New Arts Discounts Page
We have exciting news! The ArtsAVL website has a new feature: a discounts page!Â
At any time, you can head on over to artsavl.org/discounts to see special discount offers our members are offering.
View Offerings
The Village Potters Clay Center is pleased to announce our first Featured Artist Exhibit for 2024 will be for Caroline RenĂŠe Woolard. The exhibit opened March 20 and runs through the end of May in the Feature Gallery at The Village Potters Clay Center.
Caroline RenĂŠe Woolard creates functional pottery with the intention of nurturing those who use it in their daily rituals, uplifting their spirits and homes as it invites them to find gratitude in the present moment. Her work explores movement through various textures on the surface with slip and carving, while finding stability and structure within the form. Each surface design is a unique expression of the energy of the moment that she creates it, and as she works with clay, she finds it to be a grounding process that reminds her of the importance of being centered and present.
The exhibit will include some of Carolineâs most popular forms like her mushroom mugs and vessels, her curvaceous lady forms, and her slipped vessels adorned with horsehair. She will also be creating new, larger pieces as she continues to explore the new directions her forms and textures are leading her, and we are all very excited to be along on her journey!
Caroline will also be taking part in the annual Multi-Kiln Opening Celebration at The Village Potters Clay Center on Saturday, May 4, where she will be demonstrating some of her surface design techniques and available throughout the day for questions and discussion about her work.
20 Days of Sip & Shop
20 Raffles
20 Door Prices
20% off Entire purchase 10:30 until 1:00 daily*
20% off one item per purchase*
*Excluding yard art and new garden benches
The park is full of spring blooms and signs of the season to come. Break out your cameras and share your best snapshots of whatever spring views you come across and you could win prizes! See contest details below.
GREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES
1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for four at the Old Rock CafÊ.
2nd Prize: After the first place photo, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive one annual pass to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock CafĂŠ.
3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park and lunch for two at the Old Rock CafĂŠ.
CONTEST RULES:
- There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between April 1, 2024â May 31, 2024.
The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers. - Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
- Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
- E-mail: If you donât have access to social media, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
- Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographerâs name, city & state, a brief photo caption, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
- Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
- For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
- Entries should reflect the photographerâs interpretation of the theme. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
- Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
- Winners will be chosen by a team of Chimney Rock staff. Decisions regarding winners are final.
Winners will be notified personally and announced on Chimney Rockâs social media. For more information, call 1-828-625-9611, ext. 1812 or email us at [email protected].
ReClaim Madison Salvage & Thrift announces our 4th Upcycle Art Auction, a popular community-driven fundraiser event to benefit the Community Housing Coalition (CHC) of Madison County, NC. Hosted for the first time by the Madison County Arts Council in its prominent arts-based venue, the exhibit and silent auction will bring the people of Madison County and beyond together at the intersection of reuse, creativity, and heart.
The auction will feature an intentionally curated exhibit of 35 works created and contributed by professional artists/makers from Madison County and beyond. In addition, a selection of upcycled creations contributed by community members of all skill levels, will be available ready to buy at set prices in the lobby of the exhibit.
Make a new craft each month using your Cricut!
$20 per session, pay instructor at each class
For more information, call 828-350-2058 or email [email protected]
Cricut Kickstart Workshop
Session A: January 10, advance registration at AVLREC.com required by January 3
Session B: April 10, advance registration at AVLREC.com required by April 3
Get your feet wet in the world of all things Cricut as we chat about different machines and their best uses, and tackle the basics of the software, with lots of time for questions. You’ll create your own vinyl design to transfer on to a provided coffee mug.
Valentine’s Day Cards
February 7, advance registration at AVLREC.com required by January 31
Learn how to use your Cricut to make personalized cards. Even if you’re new, you’ll leave with an awesome card in hand.
Easter Banners
March 6, advance registration at AVLREC.com required by February 28
Dive into crafting a cute seasonal banner using the trusty Cricut, twine, and good ol’ clothing pins. We’ll cut out sweet egg shapes and string them up with twine, giving you the perfect excuse to showcase your handmade charm.
Crafting in Progress Sign
May 8, advance registration at AVLREC.com required by May 1
Craft a personalized sign proudly declaring that you’re “Crafting in Progress!” A cute loading bar adds a touch of whimsy as a fun nod to the crafting journey.
Classes at the Wortham
Prioritize your health and wellness with a revolving series of ongoing classes for lifelong learners in yoga, dance, theatre, and more.
Classes are held in the Henry LaBrun Studio at the Wortham Center at 18 Biltmore Ave. Please access the front courtyard from the breezeway by White Duck Taco. Signs will then direct you to the studio door to the left. Parking information can be found here.
2024 Classes
 Check Out Our New Arts Discounts Page
We have exciting news! The ArtsAVL website has a new feature: a discounts page!Â
At any time, you can head on over to artsavl.org/discounts to see special discount offers our members are offering.
View Offerings
LEAF Schools & Streets invites your students to join us at LEAF Global Arts for summer camps, which run June 17-August 23 at 19 Eagle Street downtown. Registration is open!
Most camps are for rising first-graders through rising sixth-graders, with the addition of the âMaking a Music Videoâ and âSongwriting and Recordingâ camps for middleschoolers and highschoolers.
SUMMER CAMPS
â˘Â June 17-21 – World Dance
â˘Â June 24-28 – West African Culture: Drumming, Dance, Clothing & Food
â˘Â July 8-12 – Blues
⢠July 15-19 – LEAF International Haiti
⢠July 22-25 – Making a Music Video: Songwriting, Recording, and Film-Making*
⢠July 29-August 2 – Stop Motion Animation
⢠August 12-15 – Songwriting and Recording*
⢠August 19-23 – World-Changing Visual Art
*middle and high school, all others are rising 1st-6th
Imaginative kids can create, explore, and play in Summer Camps at the Wortham Center! With high-energy, low-pressure programs for rising 1st-5th grade campers, week-long camps expand minds, build life skills, and create meaningful friendships through the arts. Register now online or by calling the Box Office at 828-257-4530. Space is limited. A limited number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available upon application through Arts for All Kids. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch are welcome to apply. Questions? Email Director of Education Anna Kimmell at [email protected]. |
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CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JUNE 24-28, 2024 ⢠9 a.m.-1 p.m. Â
Little kids with BIG imaginations can dance, sing, act, create, and collaborate in this high-energy, low-pressure arts camp! With engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will have so much fun expressing themselves through the arts, they wonât even notice theyâre also building confidence, improving physical and emotional awareness, honing listening and focus skills, and learning to work within a group. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate what theyâve learned in an informal sharing for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Rising 1st-2nd Grades
JULY 15-19, 2024 ⢠9 a.m.-1 p.m. Â
In this week-long, half-day summer arts camp, students will have fun exploring the fundamentals of acting, music, and movement. Through engaging activities rooted in creative play, kids will make friends, explore the performing arts, discover new tools for expression, and share what theyâve learned in a short performance presented at the end of the week for friends and family.
$185 in February ($205 after March 1)
CREATIVE ARTS CAMP
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 8-12, 2024 ⢠9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kids will have fun exercising their imaginations in this week-long camp exploring the creative arts! With daily activities in acting, dance, music, design, technical theatre, and more, this high-energy, low-pressure camp builds life skills, confidence, and friendships through the arts. Kids will leave feeling empowered to take creative risks on stage and off.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS
Rising 3rd-5th Grades
JULY 22-26, 2024 ⢠9 a.m.-3 p.m. Â
Kids can connect with other creative thinkers as they write, develop, and perform in their own original show! With an emphasis on self-expression, collaboration, and the creative process, kids will have fun exploring daily activities in acting, movement, creative writing, and improvisation in a low-pressure, supportive environment. At the end of the week, young artists will share their newfound skills in an informal performance for family and friends. No prior performing arts experience is necessary, only an open mind.
$290 in February ($310 after March 1)
Call for Artists for a New Art Deco Masterpiece â
Part of the Urban Trail
Issue Date:Â Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024 by 5:00 p.m.Â
Call Summary:
- The City of Asheville and Public Art and Culture Commission (PACC) seek a qualified artist(s) or designer(s) to submit their qualifications for a piece of public artwork that reimagines and replaces Station #7, the Art Deco Masterpiece, part of Ashevilleâs Urban Trail.
- Responses to this Call for Artists (CFA) will be reviewed by an Artist Selection Panel and up to three semi-finalists will be asked to submit proposals. Semi-finalists will be paid a $500 honorarium.
- Artwork will be integrated into the existing Outdoor Dining Area in front of the historic S&W Building, located at 56 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC.
- The budget is $80,000 to engage with community stakeholders, design, fabricate and install the piece.
To Apply:
- More information and the Call for Artists can be found on the City of Ashevilleâs Bid page at ashevillenc.gov/bids under âOtherâ.
- Project Number: 298-CFA-ArtDecoRedesign-24
Baker Exhibit Center
In an age of complex environmental challenges, why not look to the ingenuity of nature for solutions? The forms, patterns, and processes found in the natural worldârefined by 3.8 billion years of evolutionâcan inspire our design of everything from clothing to skyscrapers. This approach to innovation, called biomimicry, is becoming increasingly popular.
Natureâs Blueprints is supported in part by The North Carolina Arboretum Society, The Laurel of Asheville, RomanticAsheville.com Travel Guide, and Smoky Mountain Living Magazine.
A wide variety of functional and decorative pottery, prints, and other artwork created by UNC Asheville students will be on sale in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery of Owen Hall on April 26 and 27.
The sale will be open to the public from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 26 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 27.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Department of Art
Historians estimate that skilled Black artisans outnumbered their white counterparts in the antebellum South by a margin of five to one. However, despite their presence and prevalence in all corners of the pre-industrial trade and craft fields, the stories of these skilled workers go largely unacknowledged.
Borrowing its title from a Black culture and politics magazine of the same name, Hammer and Hope celebrates the life and labor of Black chairmakers in early America. Featuring the work of two contemporary furniture makers â Robell Awake and Charlie Ryland â the pieces in this exhibition are based on the artistsâ research into ladderback chairs created by the Poynors, a multigenerational family of free and enslaved craftspeople working in central Tennessee between the early nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Through the objects featured in Hammer and Hope, Awake and Ryland explore, reinterpret, and reimagine what the field of furniture-making today would look like had the history and legacy of the Poynors â and countless others that have been subject to a similar pattern of erasure â been celebrated rather than hidden. Hammer and Hope represents Awake and Rylandâs attempts, in their own words, âat fighting erasure by making objects that engage with these long-suppressed stories.ââ
Robell Awake and Charlie Ryland are recipients of the Center for Craftâs 2022 Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship. This substantial mid-career grant is awarded to two artists to support research projects that advance, expand, and support the creation of new research and knowledge through craft practice.
Preservers, Innovators, and Rescuers of Culture in Chiapas features eleven textiles by acclaimed Indigenous artisanas (artists) from Chiapas, Mexico commissioned by US-based fiber artists and activist Aram Han Sifuentes. As part of their 2022 Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship, Han Sifuentes traveled to Chiapas to understand the function of garments and textiles within the social and cultural context of the area and to learn the traditional practice of backstrap weaving. Through the works on view, combined with a series of interviews Han Sifuentes conducted during her research, visitors learn about the artisanas and their role as preservers, rescuers, and innovators of culture and as protectors of Mayan ancestral knowledge. Together, these works present an approach to connecting and learning about culture through craft practices.Â
Han Sifuentes is interested in backstrap weaving because it is one of the oldest forms used across cultures. The vibrant hues and elaborate designs of each textile express the artisanas identities and medium to tell their stories. To understand how these values manifested in textiles made in Chiapas, Han Sifuentes invited the artisanas to create whatever weaving they desired over the course of three months. This is unique because most textiles in the area are created to meet tourist-driven and marketplace demands. Incorporating traditional backstrap weaving and natural dye techniques, some artisans created textiles to rescue or reintroduce weaving practices that are almost or completely lost in their communities, while others were created through material and conceptual experimentation. This range of approaches reflects how artistanas are constantly innovating while at the same time honoring and keeping to tradition.
Preservers, Innovators, and Rescuers of Culture in Chiapas is on view from November 17, 2023 to July 13, 2024.
Aram Han Sifuentes is a recipient of the Center for Craftâs 2022 Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship. This substantial mid-career grant is awarded to two artists to support research projects that advance, expand, and support the creation of new research and knowledge through craft practice.
The featured artisanas include: Juana Victoria Hernandez Gomez from San Juan Cancuc, Maria Josefina GĂłmez Sanchez and Maria de Jesus GĂłmez Sanchez from Oxchujk (Oxchuc), Marcela GĂłmez Diaz and Cecilia GĂłmez Diaz from San AndrĂŠs LarrĂĄinzar, Rosa Margarita EnrĂquez BolĂłm from HuixtĂĄn, Cristina GarcĂa PĂŠrez from ChalchihuitĂĄn, Susana Maria GĂłmez Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez GuillĂŠn, and Anastacia Juana GĂłmez Gonzalez from ZinacantĂĄn, Angelica Leticia GĂłmez Santiz from PantelhĂł, and Susana Guadalupe MĂŠndez Santiz from Aldama
About The Art Safari
(Our SPRING Art Safari is April 27 & 28, 10AM to 5PM)
The Weaverville Art Safari is one of the longest-running studio tours in Western North Carolina. And, was one of the first in the Asheville area!
Twice-a-year, this juried studio tour takes place the last weekend of April and the first weekend of November. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, our Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. Youâll enjoy meeting our artists and seeing the spaces where they work and live. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year! Â
The Weaverville Art Safari appreciates the diversity of human beings and does not discriminate based on race, age, religion, ability, marital status, sexual orientation, sex or gender identity.
Saturdays from 10:30 AM – 12 PM