Art in Bloom Art in Bloom: Black Mountain Center for the Arts Annual Fundraiser Supports RAD Artists Now celebrating its 19th anniversary, Art in Bloom 2025 shines a spotlight on River Arts District Artists who were impacted by Hurricane Helene last fall.
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.
q+art interview High Tide: Libba Tracy’s Sculptures Highlight the Urgent Plight of Endangered Animals Black Mountain ceramist Libba Tracy creates whimsical sculptures that address pressing climate issues while celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
photo story A Toast to Tea: Exploring the Kamm Teapot Collection Celebrate Mother's Day and International Tea Day with a curated selection of teapots by Western North Carolina artists from the Kamm Teapot Collection.
artsville newsletter April 2025 Round-up: Library Economics, Slavic Folk Art, Plus Hot Wax Painting In April, we celebrate the season with Ukrainian Easter eggs, explore Western North Carolina's low-cost makerspaces, and highlight bookbinder Erin Keane.
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.
artsville newsletter March 2025 Round-up: Our Debut Exhibition, Craft Store Faves, Plus Pioneering Women in Textiles This month, we kicked things off with a bang by launching ‘Reawakening,’ an exhibition featuring talented women textile artists from Western North Carolina.
q+art interview Stitching Seasons: How Fiber Artist Deb Herman Captures the Cycles of Life in Western North Carolina Weaverville artist Deb Herman explains how her connection to nature shapes her work and reflects the rhythm of the seasons in Western North Carolina.
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.
feature story Noir Collective AVL: Bringing Black Back to The Block Asheville’s historic Black district is buzzing again thanks to businesses like Noir Collective AVL, a hybrid boutique and gallery in the heart of The Block.
feature story Creative Chemistry: The Secrets Behind Couples Who Craft Together As Valentine’s Day approaches, we uncover the perfect equation for a successful creative partnership by speaking to couples who excel in collaboration.
artsville newsletter January 2025 Roundup: Treasure Hunting in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Preserving Rural Craft Communities, Plus the First Helene Retrospective Our January newsletter spotlights the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, where artists are working to revive their communities through creative endeavors.
podcast Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: How Western North Carolina is Crafting a Comeback Director Angie Chandler and Craft Trails Coordinator Robin Johnston discuss the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area's role in revitalizing WNC through craft.
photo story ‘From the Beginning’: Hurricane Helene in Photographs Local photographer Michael Freas captures the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville in a poignant new exhibition at the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler.
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.
artsville newsletter November 2024 Roundup: Rural WNC Arts Community Unites, Crafters Tally Their Losses, Plus Lessons From New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina In November, we covered relief efforts in Mitchell County, evaluated the storm's economic impact on artists, and consulted leaders in Asheville and New Orleans.
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.
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.
travelogue 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.'
feature story 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.
