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From the Nasher Museum to the Art of Mardi Gras: February Newsletter

This newsletter discusses Artsville featured artist news, includes a story on the art of Mardi Gras, and introduces BLISS. Read more...

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From Concept to Collection: How Jim McDowell’s New Face Jug Made It to the Nasher Museum Collection [Part I]

This is the first of a three-part series following the path of a finished work to a museum collection. Jim McDowell’s “Red Tails” face jug will soon be a part of the collection at the Nasher Museum of Art.

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Artsville Introduces Backstory with Watercolorist Bronwen McCormick [Interview]

We're introducing a collection of backstories from artists that have shown with us over the past few years, starting with watercolorist Bronwen McCormick.

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The Artsville Collective Experience From the Inside Out

Our January newsletter features an interview with watercolorist Bronwen McCormick and includes a chat with the Artsville team about lessons learned in 2022.

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Artsville Tells All: What We Learned From You in 2022

Artsville's staff shares their personal takeaways from a year of art-focused podcasts, exhibitions, blogs, and more.

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Art for the Family and Our Year in Numbers; December Stories & News

We're closing out the year by featuring art for the family by Daryl Slaton and Leo Monahan, running through our year in numbers, and releasing a podcast epidode!

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Rest as Resistance with Mary Farmer [Ep17]

Mary Farmer is an Asheville-based encaustic painter, who paints portals into a transcendent state of being. Referring to her paintings as soft landings, her work helps you decompress.

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Handmade Gifts for the Home; December News & Stories

This month we're featuring Artsville artists that make art for the home. Glass, encaustic, animation; we have it all! Learn more about the artists and shop.

Local Cloth Builds Textile Market in AVL; November Stories

Local Cloth supports a thriving fiber economy in Western North Carolina. Learn about our upcoming discussion with them and some amazing Local Cloth artists.

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Fiber Activism with Judi Jetson [Ep16]

Today's guest, fiber activist Judi Jetson, helps drive the recognition and economic development of textile-based local Western North Carolina artists.

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November Stories & News: For the Home, From the Heart, For the Family

November is a packed month for Artsville Collective with a bustling holiday party, art a la carte discussion, new exhibition with a holiday shop, and more!

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Upcoming Events at Artsville Collective

Event roundup! Here is what's happening at Artsville Collective to close out 2022. Local Asheville events, virtual art discussions, new podcasts and exhibtion, and more!

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“Don’t Touch the Art!” with Merrily Orsini [Ep15]

In today’s episode, Merrily shares the story of the artwork that brought her and her husband together, some of her favorite glass artists, how the glass art industry has changed during this century, and how she hopes to change the world for the better through her Art2025 project.

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October Stories & News at Artsville Collective

Here's what's happening at Artsville this October as 2022 prepares to come to a close. Join a live or virtual art discusion or celebrate at Artsville Gallery.

Artsville Feature: Ellen Golden’s Photography Reimagined

Ellen Golden transforms orginial nature images with an intuitive editing process on Photoshop, resulting in emotionally moving abstract artwork.

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Artsville Feature: Jo Miller Mimics Woven Basketry with Woodturning

Asheville-based artist Jo Miller creates intricate woodturning that fools the eye, as the wood masquerades as woven sweetgrass.

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September Stories & News at Artsville Collective

Here is a rundown of upcoming events at Artsville, current & upcoming exhibtions, and an introduction to two featured artists; Jo Miller & Ellen Golden.

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Kate Pett: Helping Asheville Artists Thrive [Ep14]

Rapid growth has benefits and downfalls. Kate Pett, Thrive Asheville's executive director, explains how her organization helps her community confront the latter.

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Artsville Feature: Panoramic Mountain Views With Bronwen McCormick

Artsville introduces Bronwen McCormick, who creates watercolors that capture the unique beauty of Western North Carolina.

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Artsville Feature: Find Serenity Within Mary Farmer’s Encaustic Paintings

Artsville introduces Mary Farmer, the artist and activist, who creates peaceful encaustic paintings that make you feel like you're on a meandering hike.

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Events: September 9-10 Artsville Weekend

Join Artsville for weekend of art and friendship. Enjoy a virtual talk with Jim McDowell on Sept. 9, and party with Artsville Collective in person at Marquee on Sept. 10.

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August News and Stories at Artsville Collective

Here's how Artsville Collective is closing out the summer. A new exhibition, podcast on Jim McDowell, and a very Artsvillle weekend.

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Jim McDowell: The Need to Look Back in Order to Move Forward [Ep 13]

Today, we welcome ceramic artist, Jim McDowell, to the Artsville Podcast! Jim, known to many as the Black Potter, is a ceramicist based in Weaverville, North Carolina, who specializes in stoneware face jugs, a type of vessel that bears the likeness of the human face. Through his work, he honors t...

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Group Exhibition ‘A Walk in the Woods’ Opens at Artsville Collective

Group exhibition, "A Walk in the Woods," opens at Artsville Collective at Marquee, featuring the inspiring work of 5 guest artists.

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Looking at the World Differently with Kenn Kotara [Ep12]

Today’s guest on the Artsville Podcast is the one and only Kenn Kotara, a contemporary mixed-media abstract artist based in Asheville, North Carolina. Kenn’s practice has been shaped by his lifelong fascination with architecture, philosophy, and literature, and he masterfully expresses himsel...