The Museum offers educational programs for all ages.
In 2022–2023, the Museum served 85,653 participants, including 11,627 children, through on-site, off-site, and virtual exhibitions and educational programs that provided unique exposure to great works of American art beginning in the 20th century. These programs presented innovative learning experiences for people of all ages in urban and rural communities in Western North Carolina (WNC) and visitors from the United States and abroad.
We aim to offer a wide range of programming for all ages—from early childhood initiatives and Summer Art Camp to our Adult Studio, live dance and musical performances, gallery talks, and more.
Check back here often for an ongoing schedule of outreach initiatives including Tot time, makerspace, pop-up exhibitions and related programs.
Thank you to Art Bridges, Windgate Foundation, and Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation for supporting the Museum's educational programs in 2023–2024.
We aim to offer a wide range of programming for all ages—from early childhood initiatives and Summer Art Camp to our Adult Studio, live dance and musical performances, gallery talks, and more.
Check back here often for an ongoing schedule of outreach initiatives including Tot time, makerspace, pop-up exhibitions and related programs.
Thank you to Art Bridges, Windgate Foundation, and Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Foundation for supporting the Museum's educational programs in 2023–2024.
For Adults
To be included on our mailing list or for more information about any of these programs, email [email protected].
The Museum offers a variety of programs for college students and adults of all ages including artist and gallery talks, a book discussion group, classes and workshops, concerts and performances, film screenings, special events, and more.
Refund policy for adult programs: Unless otherwise noted, refunds for ticketed/paid adult programs will be made if a request is submitted in writing at least two weeks before the scheduled program. The full cost of the ticket/registration, minus any credit card or other processing fees, will be issued via check within 30 days following the written request.
Thank you to Art Bridges and TD Charitable Foundation for supporting programs for adults in 2023–2024.
For Families
To be included on our mailing list or for more information about any of these programs, call 828.253.3227 x133 or x124.
The Museum provides programs throughout the year for children and families. Programs take place at the Museum and in the community and include activities for everyone, from preschool through intergenerational visitors.
Refund policy for family programs: Unless otherwise noted, refunds for ticketed/paid family programs will be made if a request is submitted in writing at least two weeks before the scheduled program. The full cost of the ticket/registration, minus any credit card or other processing fees, will be issued within 30 days following the written request.
Thank you to Art Bridges, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, and Walnut Cove Members Association for supporting programs for families in 2023–2024.
For Educators
To be included on our mailing list or for more information about any of these programs, call 828.253.3227 x133 or x124.
The Museum invites students and teachers to investigate the important role that art plays in life and learning through its student and teacher programs. Programs include guided tours, professional development for teachers, and multi-visit classroom residencies.
Teachers are also invited to use the Museum’s Frances Mulhall Achilles Art Library. For more information, click here.
What is the educational value of field trips? Read about how taking students to an art museum improves their critical-thinking skills and more.
Thank you to Art Bridges, Blumenthal Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation, and American Institute of Architects Asheville for supporting programs for educators in 2023–2024.
