podcast A Tale of Two Cities: What Asheville Can Learn From New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina Two thought leaders—Michael Manes of Asheville’s Blue Spiral 1 and Arthur Roger of New Orleans’ Arthur Roger Gallery—join us to discuss the future of Asheville post-Hurricane Helene.
feature story Beyond the Storm: 6 Asheville Artists Reflect on Their Losses in Helene’s Aftermath ‘The biggest impact on me and my family is a loss of income as we move forward through these next few months without much tourism.’
podcast Photojournalist Michael Freas Documents Disaster, Destruction, and Hope in Asheville In a special bonus episode, Asheville-based photojournalist Michael Freas joins us to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
artsville newsletter October 2024 Roundup: Reporting on the River Arts District and Rebuilding Asheville’s Creative Ecosystem In October, we covered the RAD’s destruction, pondered the future of Asheville’s artist community, and refocused our programming toward community needs.
feature story Rising Above the Flood: Resilience in Asheville's River Arts District After Hurricane Helene A week after the record-high waters subsided, River Arts District artists gathered to assess the damage, share stories of hope, and create an action plan.
events + news An Update on Hurricane Helene From ArtsvilleUSA We are safe but heartbroken. Much love from ArtsvilleUSA as we process and plan how best to serve and support the Asheville arts community in the future.
artsville newsletter September 2024 Roundup: The Cultural Rebirth of Candler, A New WNC Craft School, Plus Affordable Business Workshops for Artists In September, we toured the overlooked community of Candler, reported on The Kitagawa School’s development, and spoke with Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce.
travelogue Enka-Candler in Photographs: Legacy and Future In September’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA heads to semi-rural Candler to see photographer Bob Ware’s new exhibition, 'Enka-Candler: Byways and Crossroads.'
podcast Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce: Empowering Artists Through Business Education Program Director Jamie Karolich joins us to discuss Craft Your Commerce, an Asheville-based program that equips artists with essential business skills.
feature story The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina Founded by Asheville sculptors Melissa Engler and Graeme Priddle, The Kitagawa School nurtures the relationship between craft, creativity, and the land.
feature story Tom Ashcraft and Georgia Deal: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists Sculptor Tom Ashcraft and printmaker Georgia Deal join us to discuss the most pressing issues affecting Asheville-area artists and crafters today.
artsville newsletter August Roundup: Leaf-Peeping in Weaverville, Pearl-Encrusted Jewelry, Plus Career Advice From a Self-Made Painter In August, we visited Weaverville for small-town charm, chatted with jeweler Mary Timmer, and learned about grassroots marketing from painter Sue Dolamore.
travelogue Weaverville, North Carolina: Chasing Small-Town Charm In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Lousie Glickman heads to Asheville suburb Weaverville for fall leaves, studio tours, and small-town charm.
podcast Crafting a Career: Practical Insights From Watercolor Artist Sue Dolamore In today’s episode, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman sits down with Sue Dolamore to discuss the painter’s dynamic career as an artist and educator.
q+art interview Jewelry Artist Mary Timmer: Uncovering the ‘Softness’ in Metal Located just north of Asheville in quaint Weaverville, NC, Mary Timmer’s studio is one of four spaces occupying the back of Miya Gallery on Main Street.
feature story Ceramicist Robert Milnes: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists In this week’s special feature, ceramicist Robert Milnes discusses the most pressing issues affecting Asheville-area artists and crafters today.
artsville newsletter July Roundup: Quilting With Wood, Lobsters and Lighthouses, WNC Craft Residencies In this month’s roundup, we chat with woodworker Valerie Berlage, nibble on lobster rolls in Nova Scotia, and learn about the Center for Craft’s new residency.
feature story The Center for Craft’s New Residency Program Spotlights the Artists of Western North Carolina Sponsored by the Center for Craft, the WNC Artist Residency allocates resources to two craft-based artists living and working in Western North Carolina.
podcast Asheville Marketing Maven Sarah Benoit on Mastering Digital Strategies In today’s episode, marketing wunderkind Sarah Benoit joins us to discuss the practical tools artists need to grow their businesses in the digital era.
q+art interview Woodworker Valerie Berlage Uses Every Color in the Box Leicester artist Valerie Berlage creates whimsical wooden decor deeply rooted in familial relationships and the craft traditions of Western North Carolina.
travelogue Small Town Nova Scotia: Finding the Sweet Spot In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman heads to Nova Scotia for an art- and nature-filled adventure on the Canadian peninsula.
artsville newsletter June 2024 Roundup: An Insider’s Guide to NOLA, Plein-Air Painting in America’s Wild Places, and an Interview With Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara In this month’s roundup, we absorb the sights and sounds of NOLA, chat with Preserving Picturesque America, and visit Kenn Kotara’s massive Asheville studio.
travelogue A New Orleans Insider’s Quick Trip In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman soaks up the sights, sounds, and tastes of her native New Orleans.
q+art interview Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara Charts Hidden Terrain in His Asheville Studio Kenn Kotara’s ample studio is one of many workspaces in Asheville, NC, where visitors can learn about contemporary craft from their favorite artists.
podcast Preserving a Picturesque America With Conservationist Scott ‘Doc’ Varn Today’s guest, Scott ‘Doc’ Varn, founded Preserving a Picturesque America, a nonprofit that fuses art and history to conserve America’s natural beauty.
