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Our journalistic coverage delves into the lives of talented makers and craftspeople in Asheville, NC, and beyond. Explore articles celebrating regional artists, their techniques, and the diverse arts scene of Western North Carolina.

Celebrating a Year of Growth: ArtsvilleUSA Says Goodbye to 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025

Celebrating a Year of Growth: ArtsvilleUSA Says Goodbye to 2024, Looks Ahead to 2025

Happy holidays from ArtsvilleUSA!

Ceramist Michael Sherrill Reflects on Life in Post-Hurricane Bat Cave, NC

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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.

River Arts District Revives Creative Spirit With Successful RADfest

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.

Rural Western North Carolina Arts Community Unites to Heal and Rebuild After Hurricane Helene

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.

Beyond the Storm: 6 Asheville Artists Reflect on Their Losses in Helene’s Aftermath

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.’

Rising Above the Flood: Resilience in Asheville's River Arts District After Hurricane Helene

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.

An Update on Hurricane Helene From ArtsvilleUSA

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.

Enka-Candler in Photographs: Legacy and Future

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.'

The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina

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.

Tom Ashcraft and Georgia Deal: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists

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.

Jewelry Artist Mary Timmer: Uncovering the ‘Softness’ in Metal

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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.

Ceramicist Robert Milnes: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists

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.

The Center for Craft’s New Residency Program Spotlights the Artists of Western North Carolina

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.

Woodworker Valerie Berlage Uses Every Color in the Box

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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.

Small Town Nova Scotia: Finding the Sweet Spot

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.

A New Orleans Insider’s Quick Trip

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.

Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara Charts Hidden Terrain in His Asheville Studio

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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.

Amy Medford and Leonid Siveriver: A Shared Studio Space Near Asheville

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Amy Medford and Leonid Siveriver: A Shared Studio Space Near Asheville

Amy Medford and Leonid Siveriver’s eclectic studio is one of many workspaces near Asheville, NC, where visitors can meet their favorite artists and crafters.

This Summer, Slow Down and Revere Nature’s Grandeur with Scott “Doc” Varn

This Summer, Slow Down and Revere Nature’s Grandeur with Scott “Doc” Varn

Beginning with an exhibit at the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, Artsville hosts artist Scott “Doc” Varn, founder of Preserving a Picturesque America, lovingly known as PAPA, dedicated to the protection of historic and natural icons around the nation through the power of the arts. As a historian, artist, and