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.
feature story Rural Western North Carolina Arts Community Unites to Heal and Rebuild After Hurricane Helene In Mitchell and Yancey counties, local artists, volunteers, and arts organizations spearheaded the disaster relief response. Here’s how to support them.
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.
