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A Tale of Two Cities: What Asheville Can Learn From New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina
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A Tale of Two Cities: What Asheville Can Learn From New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina

Two thought leaders—Michael Manes of Asheville’s Blue Spiral 1 and Arthur Roger of New Orleans’ Arthur Roger Gallery—join us to discuss the future of Asheville post-Hurricane Helene.
13 Nov 2024 5 min read
Beyond the Storm: 6 Asheville Artists Reflect on Their Losses in Helene’s Aftermath
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Beyond the Storm: 6 Asheville Artists Reflect on Their Losses in Helene’s Aftermath

‘The biggest impact on me and my family is a loss of income as we move forward through these next few months without much tourism.’
06 Nov 2024 7 min read
Photojournalist Michael Freas Documents Disaster, Destruction, and Hope in Asheville
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Photojournalist Michael Freas Documents Disaster, Destruction, and Hope in Asheville

In a special bonus episode, Asheville-based photojournalist Michael Freas joins us to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.
04 Nov 2024 3 min read
October 2024 Roundup: Reporting on the River Arts District and Rebuilding Asheville’s Creative Ecosystem
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October 2024 Roundup: Reporting on the River Arts District and Rebuilding Asheville’s Creative Ecosystem

In October, we covered the RAD’s destruction, pondered the future of Asheville’s artist community, and refocused our programming toward community needs.
30 Oct 2024 5 min read
Rising Above the Flood: Resilience in Asheville's River Arts District After Hurricane Helene
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Rising Above the Flood: Resilience in Asheville's River Arts District After Hurricane Helene

A week after the record-high waters subsided, River Arts District artists gathered to assess the damage, share stories of hope, and create an action plan.
14 Oct 2024 5 min read
An Update on Hurricane Helene From ArtsvilleUSA
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An Update on Hurricane Helene From ArtsvilleUSA

We are safe but heartbroken. Much love from ArtsvilleUSA as we process and plan how best to serve and support the Asheville arts community in the future.
04 Oct 2024 1 min read
September 2024 Roundup: The Cultural Rebirth of Candler, A New WNC Craft School, Plus Affordable Business Workshops for Artists
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September 2024 Roundup: The Cultural Rebirth of Candler, A New WNC Craft School, Plus Affordable Business Workshops for Artists

In September, we toured the overlooked community of Candler, reported on The Kitagawa School’s development, and spoke with Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce.
30 Sep 2024 6 min read
Enka-Candler in Photographs: Legacy and Future
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Enka-Candler in Photographs: Legacy and Future

In September’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA heads to semi-rural Candler to see photographer Bob Ware’s new exhibition, 'Enka-Candler: Byways and Crossroads.'
23 Sep 2024 5 min read
Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce: Empowering Artists Through Business Education
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Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce: Empowering Artists Through Business Education

Program Director Jamie Karolich joins us to discuss Craft Your Commerce, an Asheville-based program that equips artists with essential business skills.
16 Sep 2024 3 min read
The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina
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The Kitagawa School: A New Vision of Craft, Ecology, and Community in Western North Carolina

Founded by Asheville sculptors Melissa Engler and Graeme Priddle, The Kitagawa School nurtures the relationship between craft, creativity, and the land.
10 Sep 2024 5 min read
Tom Ashcraft and Georgia Deal: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists
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Tom Ashcraft and Georgia Deal: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists

Sculptor Tom Ashcraft and printmaker Georgia Deal join us to discuss the most pressing issues affecting Asheville-area artists and crafters today.
03 Sep 2024 5 min read
August Roundup: Leaf-Peeping in Weaverville, Pearl-Encrusted Jewelry, Plus Career Advice From a Self-Made Painter
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August Roundup: Leaf-Peeping in Weaverville, Pearl-Encrusted Jewelry, Plus Career Advice From a Self-Made Painter

In August, we visited Weaverville for small-town charm, chatted with jeweler Mary Timmer, and learned about grassroots marketing from painter Sue Dolamore.
28 Aug 2024 5 min read
Weaverville, North Carolina: Chasing Small-Town Charm
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Weaverville, North Carolina: Chasing Small-Town Charm

In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Lousie Glickman heads to Asheville suburb Weaverville for fall leaves, studio tours, and small-town charm.
26 Aug 2024 4 min read
Crafting a Career: Practical Insights From Watercolor Artist Sue Dolamore
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Crafting a Career: Practical Insights From Watercolor Artist Sue Dolamore

In today’s episode, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman sits down with Sue Dolamore to discuss the painter’s dynamic career as an artist and educator.
21 Aug 2024 3 min read
Jewelry Artist Mary Timmer: Uncovering the ‘Softness’ in Metal
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Jewelry Artist Mary Timmer: Uncovering the ‘Softness’ in Metal

Located just north of Asheville in quaint Weaverville, NC, Mary Timmer’s studio is one of four spaces occupying the back of Miya Gallery on Main Street.
12 Aug 2024 6 min read
Ceramicist Robert Milnes: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists
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Ceramicist Robert Milnes: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists

In this week’s special feature, ceramicist Robert Milnes discusses the most pressing issues affecting Asheville-area artists and crafters today.
05 Aug 2024 6 min read
July Roundup: Quilting With Wood, Lobsters and Lighthouses, WNC Craft Residencies
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July Roundup: Quilting With Wood, Lobsters and Lighthouses, WNC Craft Residencies

In this month’s roundup, we chat with woodworker Valerie Berlage, nibble on lobster rolls in Nova Scotia, and learn about the Center for Craft’s new residency.
31 Jul 2024 5 min read
The Center for Craft’s New Residency Program Spotlights the Artists of Western North Carolina
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The Center for Craft’s New Residency Program Spotlights the Artists of Western North Carolina

Sponsored by the Center for Craft, the WNC Artist Residency allocates resources to two craft-based artists living and working in Western North Carolina.
29 Jul 2024 5 min read
Asheville Marketing Maven Sarah Benoit on Mastering Digital Strategies
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Asheville Marketing Maven Sarah Benoit on Mastering Digital Strategies

In today’s episode, marketing wunderkind Sarah Benoit joins us to discuss the practical tools artists need to grow their businesses in the digital era.
22 Jul 2024 3 min read
Woodworker Valerie Berlage Uses Every Color in the Box
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Woodworker Valerie Berlage Uses Every Color in the Box

Leicester artist Valerie Berlage creates whimsical wooden decor deeply rooted in familial relationships and the craft traditions of Western North Carolina.
15 Jul 2024 5 min read
Small Town Nova Scotia: Finding the Sweet Spot
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Small Town Nova Scotia: Finding the Sweet Spot

In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman heads to Nova Scotia for an art- and nature-filled adventure on the Canadian peninsula.
08 Jul 2024 6 min read
June 2024 Roundup: An Insider’s Guide to NOLA, Plein-Air Painting in America’s Wild Places, and an Interview With Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara
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June 2024 Roundup: An Insider’s Guide to NOLA, Plein-Air Painting in America’s Wild Places, and an Interview With Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara

In this month’s roundup, we absorb the sights and sounds of NOLA, chat with Preserving Picturesque America, and visit Kenn Kotara’s massive Asheville studio.
20 Jun 2024 2 min read
A New Orleans Insider’s Quick Trip
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A New Orleans Insider’s Quick Trip

In this month’s travelogue, ArtsvilleUSA founder Louise Glickman soaks up the sights, sounds, and tastes of her native New Orleans.
18 Jun 2024 3 min read
Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara Charts Hidden Terrain in His Asheville Studio
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Mixed-Media Artist Kenn Kotara Charts Hidden Terrain in His Asheville Studio

Kenn Kotara’s ample studio is one of many workspaces in Asheville, NC, where visitors can learn about contemporary craft from their favorite artists.
17 Jun 2024 5 min read
Preserving a Picturesque America With Conservationist Scott ‘Doc’ Varn
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Preserving a Picturesque America With Conservationist Scott ‘Doc’ Varn

Today’s guest, Scott ‘Doc’ Varn, founded Preserving a Picturesque America, a nonprofit that fuses art and history to conserve America’s natural beauty.
16 Jun 2024 3 min read
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