J. Fred Stack, left, and Andy Buchanan
Andy Buchanan and J. Fred Stack bring different backgrounds but a shared passion for art to Kiitos Fine Art in Asheville’s River Arts District. Stack, owner of the gallery, lived all over the United States and abroad before retiring to the North Carolina mountains more than 15 years ago. Although he long dreamed of opening an art gallery, it took dramatic circumstances to inspire him to finally make it happen.
“The combination of Helene, and a near death experience a year ago, prompted me to get started on the next journey of my life,” Stack says.
Curator Andy Buchanan moved to Asheville from McKinney, Texas, in 2024 and quickly became part of the local arts community as a studio artist. After losing his studio space, he partnered with Stack to create Kiitos. “Building and curating this new space has been the best experience and I greatly look forward to a very bright future here,” Buchanan says.
Kiitos Fine Art: Gallery and Working Studios is located at 146 Roberts Street, Suite 104, Asheville, in The Wyre. Learn more by visiting KiitosFineArt.art, calling 469.835.5844, or following @kiitosfineart.art on Instagram.
