Meredith McBride

April Roundup: You’re Invited to Craft + Design Event, Five Featured VGArtists, Podcast News with Candace Reilly of NC Glass. NEW! Hayden Wilson Q+Art Interview

April is bursting with fresh blooms, and Artsville is bursting with new events and talented artists. This month we cover our first Craft in the Courtyard on April 25th and five featured artists from our spring virtual gallery. Then, immerse yourself in the world of glass art in Western North

Podcast

Meet Candace Reilly - Exploring NC’s Storied Contemporary Glass Movement

Meet Candace Reilly - Exploring NC’s Storied Contemporary Glass Movement

Featured Artists

Dreamscapes: Exploring the Subconscious with Artist Jodie Karr

"Discover the surreal world of artist Jodie Karr, where dreams and reality intertwine in captivating artworks exploring the depths of the subconscious."

Featured Artists

Infinite Horizons: A Journey Through Sue Dolamore's Creative Universe

Sue Dolamore's art is a journey of boundless experimentation, reflecting human emotion and connection, fostering creation and healing.

Featured Artists

Tiffany Payne: Crafting Magic in Asheville's Metal Scene

Tiffany Payne, WNC native, crafts heirloom-quality jewelry inspired by Appalachia and heritage empowering wearers with timeless elegance.

Featured Artists

Justin Breitzke: Crafting Wholeness Through Mixed Media

Justin Breitzke's journey from carpentry to mixed media art reflects resilience, experimentation, and the transformative power of creativity.

Featured Artists

Elle Tracey: Celebrating Fluidity and Evolution in Art

Elle Tracey: Celebrating fluidity and evolution in art. Explore her transformative work at artsvilleusa.com.

news and stories

March 2024 Roundup: *New* Virtual Gallery Launches, Five Featured Artists, New Podcast Drops, and MORE

March is coming in like a lion, roaring through Artsville with a new virtual gallery, artist awards, community art, and more!

Community Art, Friendship, and Healing: Artsville’s Partnership with the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler

Listen now and embark on a journey of discovery, where art intertwines with the very essence of community, illuminating our path with hope, compassion, and boundless creativity.

Featured Artists

Nature's Muse: Gail Powell's Journey from Classroom to Canvas

Finding solace in painting alone, Gail sees each artwork as a personal challenge to express the beauty she perceives in the world. Her paintings, inspired by nature, aim to convey the emotional resonance she experienced when first captivated by the subject.

Featured Artists

Explore the Enchanting World of Misty Kelischek and her Magical Realism Paintings

Misty Kelischek is renowned for her captivating artwork, featuring the unique presence of bubbles, within her self-styled "Magical Realism" genre.

Featured Artists

Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

Capturing the Soul of Appalachia: Anne Asplin's Watercolor Reflections

Featured Artists

Finding Inspiration in Fire and Form: Sarah Garrard's Evolution in Glass

Through Sarah Garrard's journey with glass, she finds magic in the process of creation, where every moment in the studio is an opportunity for alchemy and innovation.

Featured Artists Featured

Isabelle Klauder - A Statement of Femininity in Fabric and Florals

Klauder challenges conventional representations of femininity, weaving together societal expectations with botanical imagery.

Blog

February Roundup: Artsville Special Announcement, New Podcast Drops, Engaging Art Talks, Chihuly and More!

We’re kicking off this month’s newsletter with a special update from Artsville Executive Director Louise Glickman. Plus, mark your calendars: March 1st is the launch of our next cohort of Virtual Gallery Artists, and we have some special surprises in store! A note from Executive Director Louise Glickman:

Chihuly & Beyond: A Glass Art Experience in Asheville with Art Connections

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of glass art in Asheville! Starting late March, the Biltmore hosts a mesmerizing exhibition featuring Chihuly's renowned masterpieces. This exhibit will be indoors, differing from the Chihuly exhibit Biltmore hosted in 2018, and will run through January 25, 2025. If

Featured Artists

Vibrant Visions: Exploring the Artistry of Cynthia Llanes

Cynthia Llanes, a visionary artist now based in Asheville, captivates audiences with her unique blend of vibrant colors and imagery. Drawing inspiration from nature and the human experience, Llanes' work evokes a sense of wonder and introspection. Her mastery of various mediums, from oils, acrylics, and watercolors to mixed

artist interview

Artsville Launches Podcast #27 Revealing the Career Paths of Talented Young Artists Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey

Artsville had the pleasure of speaking with two emerging artists, Elizabeth Walton and Amy Massey, fresh “graduates” of Artsville's First Virtual Gallery of Artists cohort program. Elizabeth and Amy are testament to the program's success in nurturing emerging artistic talent and fostering entrepreneurial skills in the

Events & Exhibitions

January Roundup: Artful Insights - Auctions and Storytelling with Lauren Brunk, Art in Hotels in a *new* Travelogue, Cynthia Llanes Exhibit, and MORE

Discover the latest in the arts scene with Artsville! From Kenn Kotara's marketing insights to VGA Spring 2024 applications and podcast Episode 26's auction stories. Experience the vibrant watercolor landscapes of Cynthia Llanes at the Ferguson Family YMCA. Engage in a world of creativity!

Artsville’s Podcast Recognized as One of the Top 10 Popular Crafts Focused Podcasts

A popular podcast database has selected the ARTSVILLE podcast as one of the top ten in the country for its energetic interviews with WNC’s renowned makers. The ARTSVILLE podcast celebrates contemporary American Arts & Crafts from Asheville NC and beyond, providing exposure for creatives throughout the 26-county region, its

ARTSVILLE PODCAST Auction Chronicles: Lauren Brunk on Exploring Personal and Collective Histories Through Art Sales

In this episode, Lauren Brunk, fine art specialist and Senior Vice President of Brunk Auctions, explores the profound impact of auctions beyond their function as a platform for selling art. Brunk argues that each auctioned object is an opportunity to delve into personal and collective histories t...

news and stories

December Round-Up: Celebrating our Collective of Artists, New Beginnings, and Community

Exciting End of 2023 - wrapping up the year with art and community

Podcast

December Artsville Podcast: Where Art and Community Meet in WNC with Vicki Essig and Andy Palmer

Artsville's December Podcast explores how art and community come together in Bakersville, NC with Andy Palmer of InTandem Gallery and Vicki Essig of Mica Gallery.

Featured Artists

December Featured Artists: Explore the Breadth of Creativity

Artsville's Virtual Gallery Artist Spotlight Feature

Blog

November Roundup: Artsville’s FIRST Holiday Cataloge, Marla Tambellini on Art in Asheville, and more!

November Roundup: Artsville’s FIRST Holiday Cataloge, Marla Tambellini on Art in Asheville, and more!