The Laurel of Asheville‘s Community Events Calendar
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The Laurel of Asheville is a lifestyle magazine focused on the arts, culture, and communities of Western North Carolina, and submitted events should fall within this context. If your event occurs over several days, please submit multiple events. Events extending beyond a month will not be accepted. All submissions are subject to editorial approval and edits for clarity and style before being published online. If you are going to include a photograph, please be certain that you have the rights to utilize that image. If there is a question about image rights, we may remove the image. Also, images should be no larger than 2000 pixels wide. Large images will prevent the event from being submitted. Please allow up to 5 days for your even to be posted. If you encounter difficulties submitting an event, please email [email protected].
GALLERY WALK – HOLLAND VAN GORES – WOOD & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Meet and talk with Holland Van Gores about his process in creating incredible wooden sculptures. Holland has spent the better part of his life working with wood. As a […]
Centennial Sounds Presents Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins and Hannah Mayree
Folk School Festival Barn 4590 Brasstown Road, BrasstownAmplifying diverse Appalachian voices Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this […]
Heritage Weekend
Folk Art Center Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, United StatesCelebrate Appalachian heritage at this free, family-friendly event at the Folk Art Center. Enjoy live demonstrations by regional craft artists showcasing traditional skills and techniques, plus a hands-on kids’ activity […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JOHN DAVIS HELD, ORIGINAL OIL AND PASTEL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) John Davis Held will be available to share his process in creating original oil and pastel paintings, as he probes the extraordinary and sacred mystery in his work. In […]
GALLERY WALK – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be the featured artist during the Gallery Walk in October. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. From her intimate wildlife […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – REBECCA KAHRS WILLIS, ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Rebecca Kahrs Willis will be on site to demonstrate some of her techniques and experiences in watercolor painting. Rebecca Kahrs’ unique paintings feature vibrant color and originality in style. […]
2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 1
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesShibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – JERRY MAXEY, BASKET AND MIXED MEDIA ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and […]
2 DAY INTRODUCTION TO INDIGO & SHIBORI DYING WORKSHOP WITH DIANE KUEHN – DAY 2
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United StatesShibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion […]
ENCOUNTERS WITH CREATIVES – GEOFF BARBEY, ORIGINAL OIL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Meet and watch original oil artist Geoff Barbey as he demonstrates his talents. After a 25-year career in advertising and marketing, Geoff felt the pull back to the canvas, […]
9th Annual Beaverdam Studio Tour
Beaverdam Road, Asheville Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC, United StatesA self-guided tour of artists’ studios in North Asheville’s beautiful Beaverdam Valley.
GALLERY WALK – ANNE STRUTZ, ORIGINAL PASTEL ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Meet and talk with Anne Strutz during the Gallery Walk in November. Anne Strutz, PSA, IAPS-MC, is an artist in motion, pushing boundaries by infusing movement and energy into […]
GALLERY WALK – SAM MOORE, WOOD CARVING ARTIST
Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States(FREE) Wood sculpture Sam Moore will be the featured artist for the last gallery walk of the year. Sam’s sculptures dance between the realms of whimsy and emotion, allowing viewers […]