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Sam Gilliam is an African American painter associated with the so-called Washington Color School, a movement that began in Washington, DC. It was led primarily

Do you love puzzles and games? Here are a few Museum puzzlers to tickle your gray matter. Asheville Art Museum Word Search Click here to

It’s #MakerMonday, and our art activity is all about making silhouette portraits! Before photography was invented, an affordable alternative to having your portrait painted was

On Father’s Day, give Dad something so cool he’ll always remember it. The Museum Store looks to the Collection, special exhibitions, and local makers for

Embedded in the history of craft is its ability to let the historically silenced express themselves artistically; but when craft allows artists to make their voices actively heard, it can serve

Dear Museum Members and friends, Thank you again for your ongoing support and messages of concern. As protests against the police killing of George Floyd

In the 1960s, artist Ray Johnson began to create small collages and drawings. He mailed them to friends and other artists. Sometimes he would ask them to add something and

In summer 2017, I saw My Big Black America for the first time in person. This monumental found-object sculpture had been brought to the attention of Museum staff, and our associate curator

Dear Museum Members and friends, Thank you for your calls today checking on us and offering your support and assistance. As you likely know, the

Happy June! We’re welcoming the month with the release of our membership publication, the Profile. During these unprecedented times, we’ve changed the Profile to an