artsville newsletter July 2026 Roundup: ‘If Not Me, Then Who?’ In this issue: Robert Burch’s daring glasswork, Spencer Beals’ guerrilla art activism, and a guide for indie artists aiming to get noticed by The Big Crafty.
podcast Spencer Beals Mobilizes Art in Defense of the UNC Asheville Woods Spencer Beals shares how art installations like ‘Batland’ are drawing attention—and hope—to the battle to save UNCA’s endangered urban forest.
q+art interview Breaking Into The Big Crafty: Insider Tips From the Founders As The Big Crafty turns 17, founders Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck reveal what artists need to know to earn a spot at Asheville’s favorite art festival.
exhibitions Liminal Light: Winter's Vigil Our February exhibition, Liminal Light, explores the threshold between darkness and dawn, where winter's quiet transforms into luminous possibility.
photo story Asheville Artist Kenn Kotara Chronicles Mammoth Lakes Residency in Visual Journal As the summer sun wanes, mixed-media artist Kenn Kotara looks back on his Mammoth Lakes residency in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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.
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 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.
