q+art interview High Tide: Libba Tracy’s Sculptures Highlight the Urgent Plight of Endangered Animals Black Mountain ceramist Libba Tracy creates whimsical sculptures that address pressing climate issues while celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
photo story A Toast to Tea: Exploring the Kamm Teapot Collection Celebrate Mother's Day and International Tea Day with a curated selection of teapots by Western North Carolina artists from the Kamm Teapot Collection.
artsville newsletter April 2025 Round-up: Library Economics, Slavic Folk Art, Plus Hot Wax Painting In April, we celebrate the season with Ukrainian Easter eggs, explore Western North Carolina's low-cost makerspaces, and highlight bookbinder Erin Keane.
q+art interview Layers of Hot Wax: How Erin Keane Blends Encaustic With Photography and Bookbinding Asheville artist and educator Erin Keane specializes in encaustic, an ancient hot wax painting technique that adds texture and luminous color to her work.
podcast From Egg to Art: Discovering the Tradition of Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs, With Andrea Kulish Join first-generation Ukrainian-American artist Andrea Kulish as she unveils the rich history and cultural symbolism of decorative pysanky eggs.
travelogue It’s National Library Week. Celebrate by Exploring the Interactive Maker Spaces and Crafting Libraries of Western North Carolina As National Library Week unfolds, we explore the unorthodox Asheville 'libraries' prioritizing hands-on making, resource sharing, and artistic exploration.
artsville newsletter March 2025 Round-up: Our Debut Exhibition, Craft Store Faves, Plus Pioneering Women in Textiles This month, we kicked things off with a bang by launching ‘Reawakening,’ an exhibition featuring talented women textile artists from Western North Carolina.
travelogue Joann Fabrics Is Closing. Here Are 6 Alternatives for Crafters in Western North Carolina As Joann Fabrics shutters operations, crafters in Western North Carolina can explore these independent craft store options for all their creative needs.
q+art interview Stitching Seasons: How Fiber Artist Deb Herman Captures the Cycles of Life in Western North Carolina Weaverville artist Deb Herman explains how her connection to nature shapes her work and reflects the rhythm of the seasons in Western North Carolina.
exhibition Featured Reawakening: Craft Artists of Western North Carolina In celebration of National Craft Month, ArtsvilleUSA presents Reawakening, featuring nature-inspired works by Western North Carolina craft artists.
exhibition Reawakening: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens In celebration of National Craft Month, ArtsvilleUSA presents Reawakening, featuring nature-inspired works by Western North Carolina craft artists.
artsville newsletter February 2025 Roundup: Collaborating Couples, Crafting Stronger Communities, Revitalizing The Block This month, we featured collaborating couples, spoke with activists in New Orleans and Asheville, and visited The Block to learn about Noir Collective AVL.
feature story Noir Collective AVL: Bringing Black Back to The Block Asheville’s historic Black district is buzzing again thanks to businesses like Noir Collective AVL, a hybrid boutique and gallery in the heart of The Block.
podcast The Healing Power of Art in Community Recovery Today, Jan Gilbert of the VESTIGES Project and DeWayne Barton of Hood Huggers International share strategies for community building and recovery efforts.
feature story Creative Chemistry: The Secrets Behind Couples Who Craft Together As Valentine’s Day approaches, we uncover the perfect equation for a successful creative partnership by speaking to couples who excel in collaboration.
artsville newsletter January 2025 Roundup: Treasure Hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Preserving Rural Craft Communities, Plus the First Helene Retrospective Our January newsletter spotlights the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, where artists are working to revive their communities through creative endeavors.
podcast Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: How Western North Carolina is Crafting a Comeback Director Angie Chandler and Craft Trails Coordinator Robin Johnston discuss the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's role in revitalizing WNC through craft.
travelogue Take a Self-Guided Tour Through the Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina Explore the Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina at your own pace, or join a guided tour this May during Haywood County’s Appalachian Heritage Festival.
photo story ‘From the Beginning’: Hurricane Helene in Photographs Local photographer Michael Freas captures the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville in a poignant new exhibition at the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler.
artsville newsletter December 2024 Roundup: RADfest Was Rad, Ceramist Michael Sherrill Perseveres, Plus an End-of-Year Overview In December, we covered RADfest 1.0, interviewed acclaimed Bat Cave ceramist Michael Sherrill, and reflected on a particularly tumultuous year.
feature story Celebrating a Year of Growth: ArtsvilleUSA Says Goodbye to 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025 Happy holidays from ArtsvilleUSA!
artsville podcast Year in Review: Triumphs, Trials, and Bouncing Back After Hurricane Helene ArtsvilleUSA reflects on a year filled with surprises in our last episode of the year. NOT REAL ART founder Scott Power joins in on the discussion.
q+art interview Ceramist Michael Sherrill Reflects on Life in Post-Hurricane Bat Cave, NC Sculptor Michael Sherrill shares the challenges of rebuilding his business after Hurricane Helene and highlights the community spirit that fuels recovery.
photo story River Arts District Revives Creative Spirit With Successful RADfest Visitors flocked to the River Arts District on November 9 and 10 for its soft reopening, just six weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
artsville newsletter November 2024 Roundup: Rural WNC Arts Community Unites, Crafters Tally Their Losses, Plus Lessons From New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina In November, we covered relief efforts in Mitchell County, evaluated the storm's economic impact on artists, and consulted leaders in Asheville and New Orleans.
