The Arts and Crafts movement began in European and American design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, promoting handcraftsmanship over industrial mass production.
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A Cause for Big Paws at M. Hammel Studio in July
The Gallery at Flat Rock presents A Cause for Big Paws: Celebrating the Big Dogs Through Art and Adoption beginning with a dog-friendly opening Thursday, July 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and running through July 10.
West Asheville Welcomes Provisions Mercantile
A new business, Provisions Mercantile, has opened in West Asheville at the corner of Brevard and Haywood roads. This location has a deep significance to Heather Wright, who is opening the business with her husband Matt. They are both Asheville natives.
From Here & Far Gallery Features Tarah Singh in July
From Here & Far Gallery in Asheville’s Biltmore Village features multimedia artist Tarah Singh’s exhibit One Thousand Words through the month of July.
Feature Artist: Jem Klein
When Jem Klein says he had a “unique childhood,” he means one largely free of the modern conveniences and luxuries that define the lives of most.
Cover Artist: Stephanie Peterson Jones
In a time of uncertainty—in general and more specifically now with COVID-19—creativity that is already a daily practice can be a consolation to professional artists.
Brevard Businesses Work to Reopen Safely
The Heart of Brevard (HOB), a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to maintain a vital downtown, has collaborated with Brevard city leadership and local businesses to safely reopen restaurants and retailers at reduced capacity for dining and shopping.
Southern Highland Craft Guild to Hold Its First Virtual Craft Fair
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, now in its 73rd year, will make history in 2020 by shifting the long-standing event to a digital space.
Contemporaneo Partners with Wood Sculptor for New Project
Woolworth Walk Features Local Artist Pair
Isis Music Hall Announces Summer Concert Lawn Series
New Program Certifies Pollinator Gardens
Beginning Farmers Navigate COVID-19 Disruptions, Challenges
ASAP Launches Farmer Relief Fund
The Wild Truth: Trouble in Pollinator Paradise
Photos From a Distance Capture This Moment
Mica Reopens with Choice of Safe Options for the Public
What’s Brewing: Drinking From a Distance
History Feature: Rosman Tracking Station Greeted Russian Satellites with a Smile
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