“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
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Native America: In Translation
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 seven Indigenous photographers and lens-based artists from across North America, the exhibition explores urgent questions of identity, heritage, land rights, and the ongoing impact of […]
Single Sessions – Needle Felting: SUNSET MOUNTAINS with Jaana Mattson
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
Single Sessions – Needle Felting: SUNSET MOUNTAINS with Jaana Mattson
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
Single Sessions – Needle Felting: SUNSET MOUNTAINS with Jaana Mattson
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
The Catawba River Clean Up
The Catawba Riversweep is one day a year when citizens from all over the Catawba-Wateree River Basin come together to clean up their shared waterways. Dozens of cleanup sites will be used as “launch points” for volunteers. Every site is unique in size, type of activities (land, boat, kayak, etc.), and amenities. Learn more about […]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival & 100th Anniversary Celebration
The Annual Fall Festival was established in 1974 and is held each year on the first full weekend in October, with this year falling on October 4th & 5th, 2025. There are three outdoor areas for vendors, including juried and non-juried areas, that wind along parts of our beautiful 270-acre campus. In 2023, over 200 […]
Single Sessions – Needle Felting: SUNSET MOUNTAINS with Jaana Mattson
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
Fall Color Ramble
From Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson […]
John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival & 100th Anniversary Celebration
The Annual Fall Festival was established in 1974 and is held each year on the first full weekend in October, with this year falling on October 4th & 5th, 2025. There are three outdoor areas for vendors, including juried and non-juried areas, that wind along parts of our beautiful 270-acre campus. In 2023, over 200 […]
Single Sessions – Needle Felting: SUNSET MOUNTAINS with Jaana Mattson
This is a drop in class- choose your date for a single session! Needle-Felted Wool Workshop with Jaana Mattson: Sunset over the MountainsAbout the workshop: In this single session we will work step-by-step together on a sunset scene over the subtle beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With all the right colors in your roving kit we […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
Black Bear Bonanza!
Stop by the Nature Center all day for drop-in activities and learning all about black bears! Then from 2:00–3:30 PM, join us for a special program co-led by Cynthia Strain, Chair of the Highlands B.E.A.R. Task Force. Together we’ll explore the world of black bears through engaging, hands-on activities and interactive learning.
Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” Described by BookPage as “entertaining, informative, and inspirational,” Leave Only Footprints is an account of the year Knighton spent wandering through America’s “best idea,” exploring the […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
Stories from the Storm – A Madison Community Project with PAGE
Drop by the Marshall Library on Oct 3 from 2-6pm to share your experience with Hurricane Helene, make some art, connect with others, have fun, and contribute to a Community Quilting Project that will be a part of a future traveling exhibit. No quilting or sewing skill needed. No appointment needed - just drop by […]
Noir Collective’s 5th Anniversary
We're celebrating 5 years of existence - through joys and trials & tribulations, times of plenty and harvest, as well as times of drought and torrential rain, we are here. One year after the storm, We Are Still Here. Manifesting A Vision: One great big collage party, 5pm This First Friday, we'll be setting our intentions […]
“Craft & Community” Book Signing with Anna Fariello
We’re honored to celebrate our 100th Anniversary with the release of an expanded edition of Anna Fariello’s acclaimed book, Craft & Community: John C. Campbell Folk School 1925–1945. This centennial edition offers fresh insights into the Folk School’s founding years and the artisans who helped shape the craft revival movement. Join us for a special […]
Book Signing of “Craft & Community: John C. Campbell Folk School 1925-1945”
As the John C. Campbell Folk School celebrates its 100th anniversary, award-winning author and cultural historian Anna Fariello releases an expanded edition of her acclaimed book, Craft & Community: John C. Campbell Folk School 1925-1945— a rich retelling of the school’s endearing legacy and the profound impact of its founders Olive Dame Campbell and Marguerite […]
Hearth & Anvil: An Appalachian Open-Flame Cooking Celebration
Join us on October 3, 2025, 6:00-8:30 pm, for an unforgettable outdoor experience on Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s (TACS) west campus, commemorating the anniversary of Hurricane Helene with a celebration of Appalachian tradition. Ticket sales to TACS’ Hearth & Anvil fundraiser will support the school, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, allowing us to continue providing […]
Art After Dark
Stroll the streets of Downtown Waynesville and Historic Frog Level District for Art After Dark, an event held on the first Fridays of May through December. Galleries stay open until 9 pm and feature studio tours, a variety of art demonstrations, live music lining the streets, hors d’oeuvres, and refreshments.
Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show
Experience the magic of fall at the Burnsville Harvest Market Craft Show! Mark your calendars for October 4th and join us from 9am to 3pm at the Burnsville Town Center, 6 South Main St. Browse through a splendid array of handcrafted treasures, savor delicious seasonal treats, and soak in the cozy atmosphere of autumn. Bring […]
Fall Pop-Up Market hosted by Reems Creek Pottery
Reems Creek Pottery will host a Fall Pop-Up Market on October 4th, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm. Vendors include: Jewelry by Nadine Babolulu Read Me Unconditionally Larkspur Art MBW SQUIRREL DESIGNS Fiber Art by Deana SB's Artistrees Sage Envy Co Suzanne Watercolors Napping Porch Press GR Woodworking Willbloom Books Arts and Crafts, […]
Farm City Day 2025
This FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […]
Mountain Monarch Festival
This free event, hosted by the park and sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and other partners, will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species declining numbers. The park lies along the monarchs’ migratory route. The butterflies can be seen in early October each year flying over the park, […]
“A Tale Of Two Cities” Exhibit at NOAFA
The New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts joins with Asheville-based ArtsvilleUSA and River Arts District Artists to produce and showcase A Tale of Two Cities, an exhibition exploring the role of art in the wake of environmental disaster. Opening on September 13, 2025—a date strategically situated between the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the first […]
Sonker Festival
The Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held on the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west of Mount Airy. Festival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free, with a nominal […]
Art in the Park – Downtown 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. Find gifts and works for personal collections, functional beauties like furniture and cutlery, and wearable art like handcrafted jewelry and textiles. Artists’ tents line Park […]
Conservation Celebration Hike – Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College
Conservation Celebration Hike at Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy's Bull Creek Preserve at Warren Wilson College. Join us for a guided outing to explore this new SAHC preserve! The 191 acre tract consists of a beautiful cove and mixed forest, an open 17-acre pasture with stunning views of the Black Mountains, and lovely sections of Bull Creek with rocky streambanks and wading pools. This […]
