Asheville Art Museum
North Carolina museum exhibiting 20th century American art
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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
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…
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…
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 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Join us and explore the art of making flower press art with instructor Susan McChensney. 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
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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 20, 2024 12:00 PM
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
Jul 28, 2024 2:00 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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