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Native America: In Translation

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3, 2025. Featuring work by […]

Into the Wild: Tina Curry Solo Exhibition

Grovewood Village 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville

Grovewood Gallery welcomes you to embark on a captivating journey “Into the Wild.” You’ll get to experience a spectacular showcase of animal sculptures by Tina Curry, an accomplished ceramic and bronze […]

Coon Dog Day Festival

Mark your calendar for the third Saturday of May and the 20th Annual Saluda Arts Festival. One of the great spring traditions in Saluda, this year's one-day event will feature […]

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North Carolina Blackberry Festival

Downtown Lenoir Main Street Lenoir between West and Harper Avenues, Lenoir

The North Carolina Blackberry Festival is a celebration of blackberries, cobbler, and fun! Held in Lenoir, North Carolina, the festival offers tons of family-friendly events. This is a FREE two […]

Free

30th Annual John C Campbell Folk School Singing 

John C. Campbell Folk School One Folk School Road, Brasstown

Beginning at 9:00 AM, there will be an introduction to singing Sacred Harp and Christian Harmony music for beginners. Some loaner books are available.  Singing: 10:00 AM. - 3:00 PM, July 12th, 2025 Dinner on […]

Free
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Luthier Exhibit

Ashe Arts Center 303 School Avenue, West Jefferson

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans who specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout […]

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Art in Bloom

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 West State Street, Black Mountain

This year marks the 19th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated event of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, […]

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Art in the Park – Downtown Blowing Rock

Downtown Blowing Rock Park Avenue, Blowing Rock

Enjoy fine art and handcrafts from award-winning and acclaimed artisans. Artists are jury-selected and each show features a different set of artists, curated to present a wide variety of mediums. […]

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Mud Dabbers Artists Demonstration Days

Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts - Waynesville 20767 Great Smoky Mountain Expressway, Waynesville

Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts is hosting a series of demonstration days at their Waynesville location!  Come watch artists from Mud Dabbers, both family and friends, as they work their […]

FREE
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Shindig on the Green

Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025, Shindig on the Green, which features a […]

FREE

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