podcast North Carolina Glass Center: Exploring the Studio Glass Movement With Executive Director Candace Reilly In this episode, we chat with Candace Reilly, executive director of the North Carolina Glass Center, about the future of studio glass in Asheville and WNC.
feature story ‘Arthouse’ in Asheville: Nominate Your Favorite Regional Artist for a Chance To Shine On Home Design TV Series Join the ‘Arthouse’ crowdfunding initiative and suggest your favorite regional artist for future episodes of the innovative home design series.
artsville newsletter May 2025 Round-Up: Your Story, Written in Clay This month, we explored a small part of the local clay scene, including Black Mountain sculptor Libba Tracy, Village Potters, and the Kamm Teapot Collection.
podcast Community Through Clay: A Conversation With Sarah Wells Rolland of The Village Potters Clay Center The Village Potters are set to open a new space this summer. Here’s a look back at our intriguing chat with the center’s founder, Sarah Wells Rolland.
travelogue It’s National Library Week. Celebrate by Exploring the Interactive Maker Spaces and Crafting Libraries of Western North Carolina As National Library Week unfolds, we explore the unorthodox Asheville 'libraries' prioritizing hands-on making, resource sharing, and artistic exploration.
exhibition Featured Reawakening: Craft Artists of Western North Carolina In celebration of National Craft Month, ArtsvilleUSA presents Reawakening, featuring nature-inspired works by Western North Carolina craft artists.
exhibition Reawakening: An Exhibition Statement From Curator Morgan Laurens In celebration of National Craft Month, ArtsvilleUSA presents Reawakening, featuring nature-inspired works by Western North Carolina craft artists.
artsville newsletter February 2025 Roundup: Collaborating Couples, Crafting Stronger Communities, Revitalizing The Block This month, we featured collaborating couples, spoke with activists in New Orleans and Asheville, and visited The Block to learn about Noir Collective AVL.
artsville newsletter December 2024 Roundup: RADfest Was Rad, Ceramist Michael Sherrill Perseveres, Plus an End-of-Year Overview In December, we covered RADfest 1.0, interviewed acclaimed Bat Cave ceramist Michael Sherrill, and reflected on a particularly tumultuous year.
artsville podcast Year in Review: Triumphs, Trials, and Bouncing Back After Hurricane Helene ArtsvilleUSA reflects on a year filled with surprises in our last episode of the year. NOT REAL ART founder Scott Power joins in on the discussion.
q+art interview Ceramist Michael Sherrill Reflects on Life in Post-Hurricane Bat Cave, NC Sculptor Michael Sherrill shares the challenges of rebuilding his business after Hurricane Helene and highlights the community spirit that fuels recovery.
photo story River Arts District Revives Creative Spirit With Successful RADfest Visitors flocked to the River Arts District on November 9 and 10 for its soft reopening, just six weeks after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
feature story Rural Western North Carolina Arts Community Unites to Heal and Rebuild After Hurricane Helene In Mitchell and Yancey counties, local artists, volunteers, and arts organizations spearheaded the disaster relief response. Here’s how to support them.
podcast 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.
feature story 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.’
podcast 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.
feature story 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.
