Asheville Art Museum
North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art
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Mar 21, 2024 5:00 PM
Join us for the closing reception of the 2024 Western North Carolina (WNC) Scholastic Art Awards. This celebratory Third Thursday evening honors the Gold and…
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…
Mar 21, 2024 6:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of live music in the Perspective Café featuring the Pierson-Law duo. Consisting of Connor Law on upright bass and Taylor Pierson on…
Mar 21, 2024 7:00 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…
Mar 23, 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…
Mar 23, 2024 2:00 PM
In honor of Women’s History Month, join a volunteer educator and explore a selection of artworks created by women artists.
Mar 24, 2024 11:00 AM
Mar 24, 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…
Mar 28, 2024 4:00 PM
As a valued Museum Member, we invite you to join us for the reception of our newest exhibition—Honoring Nature: Early Southern Appalachian Landscape Painting. …
Mar 28, 2024 6:00 PM
Join independent curator Ann Shafer for a talk about British artist Stanley William Hayter (1901–1988) and the seminal printmaking workshop he founded in Paris in…
Mar 30, 2024 11:00 AM
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The Asheville Art Museum invites you to visit for free on Saturday, April 6 between noon–5pm! Come celebrate our exhibition The New Salon: A Contemporary…
Apr 7, 2024 11:00 AM
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Apr 10, 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…
Apr 11, 2024 6:00 PM
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Apr 18, 2024 5:00 PM
Mark your calendars for our Spring Educator’s Night Out at the Asheville Art Museum on Thursday, April 18. Join us to unwind, socialize, and explore…
Every Third Thursday the Museum stays open until 9pm! Join us for an eclectic evening featuring live music with DJ Lil Meow Meow, a screening…
Enjoy a documentary feature that offers insight into the multiple American counter-cultures of the late 20th century by following the great American artist and underground…
Apr 18, 2024 6:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Museum’s rooftop Sculpture Terrace featuring DJ Lil Meow Meow. DJ Lil Meow Meow is an Asheville based…
Apr 19, 2024 12:00 PM
Join Amelia Brown, assistant curator, for this month’s Art Break as she leads a gallery talk about the artwork in the exhibition The New Salon:…
Apr 20, 2024 11:00 AM
Apr 20, 2024 12:00 PM
Dive into the world of Abstract Expressionism with instructor David Shurbutt. Explore modern and contemporary themes through presentations, demos, hands-on painting, constructive critiques, and a…
Apr 21, 2024 11:00 AM
Apr 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Dive into the world of abstract expressionism with instructor David Shurbutt. Explore modern and contemporary themes through presentations, demos, hands-on painting, constructive critiques, and a…
Apr 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Join Museum Staff for a conversation about the book Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines. Following the book discussion, join us in the galleries…
Apr 27, 2024 11:00 AM
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May 4, 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 5, 2024 2:00 PM
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May 18, 2024 12:00 PM
The Asheville Art Museum will award two BIPOC scholarships for the Adult Studio. To apply, click here. Join us and explore the art of making…
May 19, 2024 2:00 PM
May 25, 2024 11:00 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…
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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 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 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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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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