Every third Saturday of the month through November, the resident artists at Grovewood Village open up their studios to the public, allowing visitors to gain insight into their creative process and view their most recent works.
Tours are free and self-guided and will take place from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm on all dates.
Grovewood Village is home to 12 resident artists whose workspaces were originally built to house the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries – a groundbreaking enterprise in the history of American craft and textiles. Today, these resident artists create jewelry, pottery, sculpture and more, in the same workshops where Biltmore Handwoven Homespun was once created.
“This region has so much to offer artistically, and this is a wonderful opportunity for the public to connect with some of our local makers,” says Ashley Van Matre, Marketing Manager at Grovewood Village. “Hopefully people walk away inspired, with a better appreciation for the artists’ work.”
All participating artists will have works for sale, and visitors are encouraged to go next door to Grovewood Gallery, where additional artwork will be on display.
Grovewood Village is a locally-owned historic Asheville destination located adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn. Biltmore Industries began at this site in 1917 and became the largest producer of handwoven wool in the world by 1930. The 11-acre property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes Grovewood Gallery, working artist studios, a sculpture garden, Golden Fleece restaurant, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, and Asheville’s only antique car museum. Free parking is available on-site.
For more information on Grovewood Village and its resident artists, visit www.grovewood.com or call (828) 253-7651.