asheville artists

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Asheville Artist Hayden Wilson Opens His Glass Studio to the Public

Hayden Wilson’s studio is one of many stops along Glass +1, an exclusive studio tour experience that gives visitors a peek into the art and artists of Asheville, NC.

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March 2024 Roundup: *New* Virtual Gallery Launches, Five Featured Artists, New Podcast Drops, and MORE

March is coming in like a lion, roaring through Artsville with a new virtual gallery, artist awards, community art, and more!

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Nature's Muse: Gail Powell's Journey from Classroom to Canvas

Finding solace in painting alone, Gail sees each artwork as a personal challenge to express the beauty she perceives in the world. Her paintings, inspired by nature, aim to convey the emotional resonance she experienced when first captivated by the subject.

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Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

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Finding Inspiration in Fire and Form: Sarah Garrard's Evolution in Glass

Through Sarah Garrard's journey with glass, she finds magic in the process of creation, where every moment in the studio is an opportunity for alchemy and innovation.

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Isabelle Klauder - A Statement of Femininity in Fabric and Florals

Klauder challenges conventional representations of femininity, weaving together societal expectations with botanical imagery.

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February 2024 Roundup: Artsville Special Announcement, New Podcast Drops, Engaging Art Talks, Chihuly and More!

We’re kicking off this month’s newsletter with a special update from Artsville Executive Director Louise Glickman. Plus, mark your calendars: March 1st is the launch of our next cohort of Virtual Gallery Artists, and we have some special surprises in store! A note from Executive Director Louise Glickman:

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January 2024 Roundup: Artful Insights - Auctions and Storytelling with Lauren Brunk, Art in Hotels in a *new* Travelogue, Cynthia Llanes Exhibit, and MORE

Discover the latest in the arts scene with Artsville! From Kenn Kotara's marketing insights to VGA Spring 2024 applications and podcast Episode 26's auction stories. Experience the vibrant watercolor landscapes of Cynthia Llanes at the Ferguson Family YMCA. Engage in a world of creativity!

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Artful Adventures: Unveiling Hidden Treasures - Art in Hotels from New York to Asheville

Explore art, history, and heritage through hotel stays. From The Beekman in NYC's historic site to Asheville's Grand Bohemian and Kimpton Hotel Arras, discover captivating collections and immerse in cultural experiences.

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December 2023 Roundup: Celebrating our Collective of Artists, New Beginnings, and Community

Exciting End of 2023 - wrapping up the year with art and community

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November 2023 Roundup: Artsville’s FIRST Holiday Cataloge, Marla Tambellini on Art in Asheville, and more!

November Roundup: Artsville’s FIRST Holiday Cataloge, Marla Tambellini on Art in Asheville, and more!

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Holiday Catalog Highlights Artsville’s Nine Virtual Gallery Artists

Artsville's first Holiday Cataloge allows you to browse through the work of our nine virtual gallery artists' offerings.

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October 2023 Roundup: NEW Virtual Gallery Launches, Travelogue Goes West, Hilloween, and MORE!

October 2023 Roundup: NEW Virtual Gallery Launches, Travelogue Goes West, Hilloween, and MORE!

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October’s Featured Artists: Explore Art through Intricate Jewelry, Captivating Textiles, and Ethereal Paintings

Explore the creative journeys of three exceptional artists from WNC. Wendy Newman's transition from fashion and photography to mandala art, Elizabeth Walton's interpretation of nature through metal jewelry, and Amy Massey's integration of diverse life experiences into her artwork. These artists' ...

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Artsville’s First Virtual Gallery CoHort Launches!

Artsville's first cohort for their Virtual Gallery launches with nine artists in a wide variety of mediums. The experience offers more than exposure, and connects art lovers and artists across WNC.

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Retrospective: Penland Auction 2023

Revisiting Penland School of Craft's Benefit Auction 2023

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Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Accelerates Craftspeople’s Skills in WNC

This fall, Artsville Collective will be exploring the programs and institutions in WNC that are growing and educating creators in our community.  Our first feature is on Haywood Community College’s (HCC) Professional Crafts Program. Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program has a 46-year history of producing craftspeople in

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Julia Woodman Honored at this year’s Penland Auction

Julia Woodman will be the first Penland artist to be honored with the Lucy Morgan Award at the Lucy Morgan Leaders luncheon at the 38th Annual Penland Benefit Auction on Friday, August 25.

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Preserving A Picturesque America, Travelogue: Florence, BLISS Invite, Krafthouse, and New Podcast: June 2023 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter travels across America and to Florence, Italy to explore how art history and the natural world remain relevant in today’s modern art scene.

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Asheville Painter Virginia Derryberry Talks Mythology, Alchemy, and Duality

Virginia Derryberry’s paintings of ‘Private Domain’ take you on a journey—enveloping you in mystical moments and wrapping you up in the drama of revised myths.

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BLISS Art Tour Brings 800 Enthusiasts to Biltmore Lake

We're celebrating the success of the inagural Biltmore Lake Imaginative Studio Stroll (BLISS), co-produced by Artsville to build cultural capital in Western Bucombe.

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From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to The Nasher Museum Collection [Part II]

Welcome to part two of the three-part series following the path of a finished work to a museum collection. Jim McDowell's 'Red Tails' face jug will soon be a part of the collection at the Nasher Museum of Art.

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From the Nasher Museum to the Art of Mardi Gras: February Newsletter

This newsletter discusses Artsville featured artist news, includes a story on the art of Mardi Gras, and introduces BLISS. Read more...

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Artsville Introduces Backstory with Watercolorist Bronwen McCormick [Interview]

We're introducing a collection of backstories from artists that have shown with us over the past few years, starting with watercolorist Bronwen McCormick.

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Local Cloth Builds Textile Market in AVL; November Stories

Local Cloth supports a thriving fiber economy in Western North Carolina. Learn about our upcoming discussion with them and some amazing Local Cloth artists.