Asheville Art Museum
North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art
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Apr 27, 2024 11:00 AM
Join us every spring weekend from 11am–3pm in the rooftop Perspective Café to make your own popcorn masterpiece! Start with freshly-made traditional popcorn and then…
Apr 28, 2024 11:00 AM
Apr 28, 2024 2:00 PM
Join volunteer educators for an interactive tour exploring the Museum’s history and Collection. Discovering Art in Asheville tours focus on a selection of objects showcasing…
May 5, 2024 2:00 PM
Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears…
May 8, 2024 11:30 AM
Take an Express Tour of our Galleries, then go on an adventure with art, music, or storytelling in the Museum’s interactive Art PLAYce. For children…
May 9, 2024 6:00 PM
May 11, 2024 1:00 PM
Drop into our Studio to experiment freely and collaborate using different materials, tools, and techniques! We encourage attendees to visit a chosen artwork in the…
May 12, 2024 3:00 PM
Treat yourself to a social afternoon filled with whimsy and fun while sampling our exquisite, in-house offerings at the Perspective Café. This afternoon tea party…
May 16, 2024 5:00 PM
Every Third Thursday the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making and more! Join us for an eclectic evening featuring…
As a valued Museum Member, we invite you to join us for the exclusive opening of our newest exhibition—Shifting Perceptions: Photographs from the Collection. …
May 16, 2024 6:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace featuring DJ Phantompantone. To view Third Thursday’s full schedule, click here.
May 16, 2024 7:00 PM
Shot on freight trips across the western US over a period of 16 years, Who is Bozo Texino? chronicles the search for the source of…
May 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Join us and explore the art of making flower press art with instructor Susan McChesney. In this workshop, you will learn the technique of Oshibana,…
May 19, 2024 2:00 PM
May 25, 2024 11:00 AM
Join us to learn beginning basket-making techniques with instructor Ronda Cassada. During this workshop, you will craft a traditional Appalachian rib basket with a God’s…
May 26, 2024 2:00 PM
Jun 1, 2024 6:00 PM
The Asheville Art Museum’s annual Gala will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 6pm. You’re invited to join us for 2024’s dazzling evening—the Timeless…
Jun 2, 2024 2:00 PM
Jun 8, 2024 9:30 AM
FOUR INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE (JUNE 8, 15, 22, AND 29) In collaboration with West Asheville Yoga join us at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace for…
Jun 13, 2024 6:00 PM
Jun 15, 2024 9:30 AM
Jun 17, 2024 9:00 AM
Crazy Critters Collage: AM Session, 9am–noon Discover the importance of illustrations in various storybooks and create art in each illustrator’s style. We’ll use a wide…
Jun 17, 2024 1:00 PM
Storybook Art: PM Session, 1–4pm Discover the importance of illustrations in various storybooks and create art in each illustrator’s style. We’ll use a wide range…
Jun 18, 2024 9:00 AM
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Eyes of the Dragon: AM Session, 9am–noon Students will learn to draw dragon eyes on a large scale. They will learn several art elements including…
Jun 24, 2024 1:00 PM
Jun 25, 2024 9:00 AM
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Jun 28, 2024 9:00 AM
Jun 28, 2024 12:00 PM
Join Ehren Gerhard, the Museum’s curatorial project manager for this month’s Art Break as he leads a gallery talk about the artwork in the exhibition…
Jun 28, 2024 1:00 PM
Jun 29, 2024 9:30 AM
Jul 7, 2024 2:00 PM
Jul 8, 2024 9:00 AM
Visual Journaling, Altered Books and Mixed Media Arts: AM Session, 9am–noon Each day, students will explore various media and techniques using journal prompts for inspiration.…
Jul 8, 2024 1:00 PM
Magic Mirrors: Relief Sculpture: PM Session, 1–4pm Students will design a handheld mirror sculpture using mixed media techniques, including painting, papier-mâché, mirrors and wood. The…
Jul 9, 2024 9:00 AM
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Jul 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Four-Week Class (July 13, 20, 27, and August 3) In this four-part class, explore themes of natural/unnatural, together/apart, and inside/out. Through a series of weekly…
Jul 15, 2024 9:00 AM
Awesome Art Adventure: AM Session, 9am–noon Explore the wild world of creativity! Artists will embark on a thrilling adventure through the world of art creating…
Jul 15, 2024 1:00 PM
Fun with Fibers: PM session, 1–4pm Create works of art and functional items with fabric, yarn, and wool! Meet the Instructor: M Rathsack M Rathsack,…
Jul 16, 2024 9:00 AM
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Jul 18, 2024 6:00 PM
Three-Week Class—Thursdays: July 18, 25 and August 1 Inspired by the exhibitions Honoring Nature and Intersections in American Art, join Callie Ferraro local contemporary abstract artist, and…
Jul 19, 2024 9:00 AM
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Jul 22, 2024 9:00 AM
Unconventional Canvases: AM session, 9am–noon Students will explore the exciting realms of graffiti, street art techniques, and the rebellious spirit of Pop Surrealism. Participants will…
Jul 22, 2024 1:00 PM
Batik & Tie-Dye: PM Session, 1–4pm Learn to decorate fabric with the wax resist and dyeing process called batik. Students will also use the well-known…
Jul 23, 2024 9:00 AM
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Jul 26, 2024 9:00 AM
Jul 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Join Chris Whitten, the Museum’s associate registrar for this month’s Art Break as he leads a gallery talk about the work in the exhibition Shifting…
Jul 26, 2024 1:00 PM
Jul 27, 2024 12:00 PM
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Aug 5, 2024 9:00 AM
Paper Possibilities: AM Session, 9am–noon Explore the endless possibilities of creating with paper including both 2-D and 3-D works. Paint, draw, cut, tear, glue and…
Aug 5, 2024 1:00 PM
Famous Artist Exploration: PM session, 1–4pm From Michaelangelo to Monet, Klimt to Warhol, we will explore the styles and famous works of several famous artists.…
Aug 6, 2024 9:00 AM
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