op-ed A Tale of Two Hurricanes: ‘When the Water Rises, Artists Rise, Too’ Jeffrey Burroughs, President of the River Arts District Artists, reflects on his role as a speaker and participating artist in the climate-themed exhibition ‘A Tale of Two Cities.’
op-ed Learning to Breathe Again: After Helene, Art Exhibition is ‘A Moving Classroom’ Stephanie Moore, Director of the Center for Craft, reflects on the powerful opening reception of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ at the New Orleans Academy of Art.
artsville newsletter October 2025 Round-up: Magic Season in the Mountains In this issue: reclaiming joy, a visual tour of the region’s best festivals, and a spotlight on LEAF Global Arts and the Street Creature Puppet Collective.
feature story ‘So Many Possibilities’: The Street Creature Puppet Collective Steps Back Into the Limelight The Street Creature Puppet Collective brings whimsy back to WNC this fall, reviving the local arts landscape and delighting audiences at regional festivals.
travelogue The Spirited Return of Fall Festival Season in Western North Carolina Fall festival season in Western North Carolina is making a big comeback after extensive cancellations last year due to Hurricane Helene.
podcast How LEAF Global Arts Turns Life Into a Year-Round Festival Experience This weekend, the LEAF Global Arts Festival makes a triumphant return for its 30th anniversary at Lake Eden, NC, following last year’s cancellation.
events + news Two Open Calls for Artists: Live Holiday Market/Small Works Exhibition ArtsvilleUSA invites artists from WNC to showcase and sell their small works, ornaments, and handcrafted art perfect for holiday gifting.
artsville newsletter September 2025 Round-up: Looking Back, Moving Forward In this issue: What our children stand to lose, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ opens in New Orleans, plus an open call for our small works exhibition and holiday market.
photo story ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Opens to Enthusiastic Crowds in New Orleans On opening night, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ at the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts featured hurricane-related art from New Orleans and Western North Carolina.
podcast ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Curators’ Panel: ‘Art is the Highest Form of Hope’ Join the curators of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ as they discuss how art can drive economic recovery and strengthen cultural identity after a natural disaster.
exhibitions Featured A Tale of Two Cities On the anniversaries of Hurricanes Helene and Katrina, artists from Western North Carolina and New Orleans unite in response to the existential crisis of our times.
artsville newsletter August 2025 Round-up: A One-Year Milestone In this issue: Why all art is political, reflecting on the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, plus photos from Kenn Kotara’s summer artist residency.
photo story Asheville Artist Kenn Kotara Chronicles Mammoth Lakes Residency in Visual Journal As the summer sun wanes, mixed-media artist Kenn Kotara looks back on his Mammoth Lakes residency in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
feature story ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Exhibition Unites Asheville and New Orleans on the Anniversaries of Hurricanes Katrina and Helene 'A Tale of Two Cities' commemorates the shared experiences of New Orleans and Asheville as they navigate the aftermath of climate-related disasters decades apart.
artsville newsletter July 2025 Round-up: Make Summer Your Best Creative Season Why summer is perfect for creative pursuits, plus a spotlight on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails and the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s inaugural exhibition.
travelogue Plan Your Visit: Explore the Artists, Studios, and Handmade Treasures of the Blue Ridge Craft Trails The Blue Ridge Craft Trails, developed by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, promote arts tourism and support economic sustainability throughout the region.
exhibitions Returning to the Ridge: Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational Presented in partnership with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, this year’s Craft Trails Invitational celebrates the region's rich history of craft production.
podcast North Carolina Glass Center: Exploring the Studio Glass Movement With Executive Director Candace Reilly In this episode, we chat with Candace Reilly, executive director of the North Carolina Glass Center, about the future of studio glass in Asheville and WNC.
artsville newsletter June 2025 Round-up: Art in the Garden Western North Carolina is the perfect destination for enjoying arts and crafts in the great outdoors. This month, we explore a small corner of the region’s open-air offerings.
feature story ‘Arthouse’ in Asheville: Nominate Your Favorite Regional Artist for a Chance To Shine On Home Design TV Series Join the ‘Arthouse’ crowdfunding initiative and suggest your favorite regional artist for future episodes of the innovative home design series.
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.
Art in Bloom Art in Bloom: Black Mountain Center for the Arts Annual Fundraiser Supports RAD Artists Now celebrating its 19th anniversary, Art in Bloom 2025 shines a spotlight on River Arts District Artists who were impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall.
artsville newsletter May 2025 Round-Up: Your Story, Written in Clay This month, we explored a small part of the local clay scene, including Black Mountain sculptor Libba Tracy, Village Potters, and the Kamm Teapot Collection.
podcast Community Through Clay: A Conversation With Sarah Wells Rolland of The Village Potters Clay Center The Village Potters are set to open a new space this summer. Here’s a look back at our intriguing chat with the center’s founder, Sarah Wells Rolland.
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.
