artsville newsletter August 2026 Roundup: Back to (Craft) School In this issue: DIY photo and framing tips, how Appalachian craft is creating career paths for rural teens, and a look at our upcoming barn quilt project.
travelogue Crafty Date Night Ideas for Valentine's in the Blue Ridge Mountains From Ukrainian egg decorating to partner portraits, Western North Carolina's Valentine’s Day lineup trades flowers for hands-on creative experiences.
artsville newsletter January 2026 Roundup: Cozy Craftivism In this issue: Local zine culture, community-driven comfort initiatives, and insights on the enduring power of human creativity in the age of AI.
quick q+art Where Does Human Creativity Need To Go That AI Can't Follow? Four zine-makers from Western North Carolina share insights on the irreplaceable facets of human creativity in an AI-saturated world.
artsville newsletter December 2025 Roundup: Built to Last In this issue: award-winning gingerbread houses, your most-loved stories of the year, and a look back at ArtsvilleUSA’s ambitious 2025.
artsville newsletter June 2025 Round-up: Art in the Garden Western North Carolina is the perfect destination for enjoying arts and crafts in the great outdoors. This month, we explore a small corner of the region’s open-air offerings.
news and stories Artful Adventures: Unveiling Hidden Treasures - Art in Hotels from New York to Asheville Explore art, history, and heritage through hotel stays. From The Beekman in NYC's historic site to Asheville's Grand Bohemian and Kimpton Hotel Arras, discover captivating collections and immerse in cultural experiences.
featured artists Holiday Catalog Highlights Artsville’s Nine Virtual Gallery Artists Artsville's first Holiday Cataloge allows you to browse through the work of our nine virtual gallery artists' offerings.
stories So You Want to be a Real Artist?Appalachian State University Builds Creative Careers in the High Country Appalachian State University's Art and Applied Design Programs are gems hidden in the North Carolina High Country.
Events & Exhibitions Featured Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Accelerates Craftspeople’s Skills in WNC This fall, Artsville Collective will be exploring the programs and institutions in WNC that are growing and educating creators in our community. Our first feature is on Haywood Community College’s (HCC) Professional Crafts Program. Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program has a 46-year history of producing craftspeople
Events & Exhibitions Julia Woodman Honored at this year’s Penland Auction Julia Woodman will be the first Penland artist to be honored with the Lucy Morgan Award at the Lucy Morgan Leaders luncheon at the 38th Annual Penland Benefit Auction on Friday, August 25.
News & Stories 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.
Events & Exhibitions 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.
stories 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.
stories 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.
stories 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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