YMCA Programs in Partnership with ArtsvilleUSA

All events take place at the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler, NC at 31 Westridge Market Place

● Thursday, March 14- New Artsville Podcast available spotlighting community partnerships with the Candler YMCA. Stephanie Munn, Executive Director at the Y and Wendy Newman, recent graduate of Artsville’s fall Virtual Gallery of Artists cohort, discuss the significance of community outreach, art partnerships and creative programming for improved health outcomes. This podcast releases at https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/ and most major podcast channels. 

● March 15 - May 15- Virtual Gallery of Artists (VGA) Pop-Up Exhibit at the Ferguson Family YMCA in Candler. “Small Works” by painters from Artsville’s Virtual Gallery of Artists. 

● Monday, April 8: Art Talks at the Y in Candler - This bi-monthly series introduces Y members and non-members to an energetic hour of discussion, networking and demos. Presenters include a panel exhibiting “Small Works” from Artsville’s Virtual Gallery of Artists. Members and non-members are welcome. Time 10:30 - 11:30. 31 Westridge Market Place, Candler 

● Thursday, April 11- New Artsville Podcast focuses on Glass Art with Executive Director of the North Carolina Class Center. Candace Reilly speaks to the history and growth of the glass movement in Western North Carolina as Chihuly at Biltmore Estate takes center stage in Asheville. Update on NCGC’s second location, to open in Black Mountain this summer. This podcast releases at https://www.artsvilleusa.com/tag/podcast/ and most major podcast channels. 

● Saturday, April 13 Photography Workshop with Wendy Newman. This exciting workshop, only available in Asheville twice yearly, teaches the basics of outstanding portraiture from your mobile phone. Renowned photographer Wendy Newman gives you two rewarding hours to learn basics and tips promising memorable images for Mothers and Fathers days, graduations and weddings. These photos make treasured gifts and keepsake memories. Call the Ferguson Family YMCA to register before Wednesday, April 10 at 828-210-9653. For any YMCA member and family members ages 12+. 2-4 pm.