Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

Interested in adding an event to our calendar? Please click the green “Post Your Event” button below.

Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Keep LEAF Alive!
Sep 22 all-day
Online

Think back to one of your first magical LEAF moments…

Who was there? What music were you listening to? How did you feel?

Together, and over the past 25 years, our global community has created thousands of moments and experiences of joy, freedom, connection, and love.  Together, we’ve learned about ourselves, our communities, other people and different cultures. We’ve shared a lot.

That is what LEAF does and we, as a community, create together. And it is what we are at risk of losing.

What we’ve created is not the product of big money, it’s the product of hope, love, creativity and community. For 25 years we have created huge moments that ignite passion and inspiration in people across the globe, all the while being fiscally responsible and operating on a tight budget. As for so many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been financially devastating, but we have not lost hope. Often, we tell our kids that there is no shame in need. That to truly grow, you must admit when you need help. LEAF needs your help.

Today we are asking for your support so we may continue to bring those magical moments to life in our community and the world. Due to Member’s support along side the resilience and creativity of our Teaching Artists and Culture Keeper’s, we have provided 7+ classes a week and a few Learning Journeys to people isolated at home since the onset of the pandemic, reaching over 30,000 people a month. Your gift today will keep LEAF’s global connections thriving as we continue to pivot virtually, bring connections to life at LEAF Global Arts Center, maintain our dedication to providing free music and arts education for youth at home and abroad, support Cultural Preservation and and find new ways to celebrate our 25th year through events that honor our new safety realities.

Between now and the end of the year, we aim to raise the $100,000 that is vital in seeing LEAF through this pandemic. The arts are integral to reimagining and reopening public gathering places and workspaces, with your support we will not only revitalize LEAF but will catalyze economic activity for the health of the local community and economy.

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 22 all-day
Online

Your contributions help us face the challenges. Please consider a generous Gift of Literacy to support students and tutors working together to improve literacy in our community.

On Demand Fashion Show: Costume Drama Fundraiser
Sep 22 all-day
Online

Costume Drama 2020: A Fashion Show

Now available as Video On Demand!

All tickets are $25.00 plus taxes and fees and benefit ACT.


Asheville Community Theatre’s annual fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is a fashion show where designers create garments from unconventional materials. Twelve designers competed in this year’s challenge, four were chosen as category winners – and one was named the Best in Show winner.

As in years past, Best in Show will receive a $500 prize, and the other 3 winners will each receive a $250 prize. Winners are revealed at the end of the broadcast!


Costume Drama: A Fashion Show originally aired on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Video On Demand of this show will be available for purchase until September 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Virtual Brews and Bears with the WNC Nature Center
Sep 22 all-day
Virtual Event

Tuesday, September 22, is the official last day of summer! Celebrate it in style with Uno and Ursa at our virtual Brews and Bears event!

You’ll receive an email invitation from us with a link to attend the virtual event. Tune in that evening at 7 pm, or access the private link in the next month to watch the event on your own time.

– Meet Black Bears Uno and Ursa
– Be the first to meet our NEWEST animals
– Experience never-before-seen bear footage
– Get a chance to win an un-bear-lievable raffle prize
– Enjoy a Paw-ty Pack, mailed right to your door

There are several ticket packages you can register for, and each one comes with a Paw-ty Pack full of great perks provided by our event vendors! And yes, we are keeping the brews in Brews and Bears with Highland Brewing beer tokens for you! There’s even a package that has a six-pack from Highland Brewing delivered right to your door!

Buy tickets and get more information at wildwnc.org/brews-and-bears/

Donations for Burton Street Community Peace Gardens
Sep 22 @ 6:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online

Image may contain: flower, plant, outdoor and nature

Peace Gardens

is creating a destination where community is cultivated using gardens & art!

By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you’re becoming an active participant in their creative process. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you.

https://www.patreon.com/peacegardens?fan_landing=true&fbclid=IwAR1_I_QRH8Tw824vOy5couHcvVP5hC6KioMpdxjw98rmgjBK2LSl9IKKHiM

Virtual Brews and Bears! Fundraiser
Sep 22 @ 7:00 pm
Online

With the Nature Center temporarily closed over the summer, you’ve missed out on a lot of fun! Join us for a virtual Brews and Bears event to celebrate the end of summer and your two favorite black bears, Uno and Ursa!

Tuesday, September 22, is the official last day of summer! Celebrate it in style with Uno and Ursa at our virtual Brews and Bears event! You’ll receive an email invitation from us with a link to attend the virtual event. Tune in that evening, or access the private link in the next month to watch the event on your own time.

Tickets and Paw-ty Packs
There are several ticket packages you can register for, and each one comes with a Paw-ty Pack to keep for yourself or share with your family. We are keeping the brews in Brews and Bears with Highland Brewing sponsoring this event and offering free beer tokens for the next time you visit them! Check out the packages and click on the drop down menu to see the great items provided by our event vendors!

Raffle Prize
When you register, you’ll receive a raffle ticket. The raffle winner will be announced at the end of the virtual event and will get to choose from two great packages, each valued at $200! You can increase your chances of winning by buying the VIP package, which comes with 10 raffle tickets, or purchasing additional raffle tickets during registration. All Friends of the WNC Nature Center members receive one additional raffle ticket!

  • Meet Black Bears Uno and Ursa
  • Learn how to help bears in the wild
  • Cook up a tasty bear-themed treat
  • Be the first to meet our newest animals
  • Experience never-before-seen bear footage
  • Get a sneak peak at our next big event
  • Get a chance to win an un-bear-lievable raffle prize
  • Enjoy a Paw-ty Pack, filled with fun perks and mailed right to your door
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Keep LEAF Alive!
Sep 23 all-day
Online

Think back to one of your first magical LEAF moments…

Who was there? What music were you listening to? How did you feel?

Together, and over the past 25 years, our global community has created thousands of moments and experiences of joy, freedom, connection, and love.  Together, we’ve learned about ourselves, our communities, other people and different cultures. We’ve shared a lot.

That is what LEAF does and we, as a community, create together. And it is what we are at risk of losing.

What we’ve created is not the product of big money, it’s the product of hope, love, creativity and community. For 25 years we have created huge moments that ignite passion and inspiration in people across the globe, all the while being fiscally responsible and operating on a tight budget. As for so many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been financially devastating, but we have not lost hope. Often, we tell our kids that there is no shame in need. That to truly grow, you must admit when you need help. LEAF needs your help.

Today we are asking for your support so we may continue to bring those magical moments to life in our community and the world. Due to Member’s support along side the resilience and creativity of our Teaching Artists and Culture Keeper’s, we have provided 7+ classes a week and a few Learning Journeys to people isolated at home since the onset of the pandemic, reaching over 30,000 people a month. Your gift today will keep LEAF’s global connections thriving as we continue to pivot virtually, bring connections to life at LEAF Global Arts Center, maintain our dedication to providing free music and arts education for youth at home and abroad, support Cultural Preservation and and find new ways to celebrate our 25th year through events that honor our new safety realities.

Between now and the end of the year, we aim to raise the $100,000 that is vital in seeing LEAF through this pandemic. The arts are integral to reimagining and reopening public gathering places and workspaces, with your support we will not only revitalize LEAF but will catalyze economic activity for the health of the local community and economy.

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 23 all-day
Online

Your contributions help us face the challenges. Please consider a generous Gift of Literacy to support students and tutors working together to improve literacy in our community.

On Demand Fashion Show: Costume Drama Fundraiser
Sep 23 all-day
Online

Costume Drama 2020: A Fashion Show

Now available as Video On Demand!

All tickets are $25.00 plus taxes and fees and benefit ACT.


Asheville Community Theatre’s annual fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is a fashion show where designers create garments from unconventional materials. Twelve designers competed in this year’s challenge, four were chosen as category winners – and one was named the Best in Show winner.

As in years past, Best in Show will receive a $500 prize, and the other 3 winners will each receive a $250 prize. Winners are revealed at the end of the broadcast!


Costume Drama: A Fashion Show originally aired on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Video On Demand of this show will be available for purchase until September 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Donations for Burton Street Community Peace Gardens
Sep 23 @ 6:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online

Image may contain: flower, plant, outdoor and nature

Peace Gardens

is creating a destination where community is cultivated using gardens & art!

By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you’re becoming an active participant in their creative process. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you.

https://www.patreon.com/peacegardens?fan_landing=true&fbclid=IwAR1_I_QRH8Tw824vOy5couHcvVP5hC6KioMpdxjw98rmgjBK2LSl9IKKHiM

New Pop Up 5K at Fletcher Park
Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Fletcher Park or Online

iDaph Events has a new event series: Pop-up 5k in the Park! This is our newest, creative and
socially distant event. No frills – just running! Our iDaph Team will be at Fletcher Park every 2nd
and 4th Wednesday from July through September to offer participants a bib and a chip timed 5K
event for $10. Sign up for all 6 races for just $50 to receive a super comfy, awesome t-shirt and
a commemorative series medal, and to be included in our series scoring and win prizes.

Location:  (Bill Moore Park is formerly known as Fletcher Park and is located at 85
Howard Gap Road in Fletcher, NC). Virtual option can be run anywhere.
Start Time: 6-8pm Show up anytime

Thursday, September 24, 2020
Donate to AHOPE: Housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”
Sep 24 all-day
Online

P.s. We invite you to join us in supporting one of AHOPE’s most urgent projects.

AHOPE is currently housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”. They are in need of donations to provide consistent meals to residents.

We are raising funds to purchase dinner for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness in Asheville.

Will you join us?

Keep LEAF Alive!
Sep 24 all-day
Online

Think back to one of your first magical LEAF moments…

Who was there? What music were you listening to? How did you feel?

Together, and over the past 25 years, our global community has created thousands of moments and experiences of joy, freedom, connection, and love.  Together, we’ve learned about ourselves, our communities, other people and different cultures. We’ve shared a lot.

That is what LEAF does and we, as a community, create together. And it is what we are at risk of losing.

What we’ve created is not the product of big money, it’s the product of hope, love, creativity and community. For 25 years we have created huge moments that ignite passion and inspiration in people across the globe, all the while being fiscally responsible and operating on a tight budget. As for so many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been financially devastating, but we have not lost hope. Often, we tell our kids that there is no shame in need. That to truly grow, you must admit when you need help. LEAF needs your help.

Today we are asking for your support so we may continue to bring those magical moments to life in our community and the world. Due to Member’s support along side the resilience and creativity of our Teaching Artists and Culture Keeper’s, we have provided 7+ classes a week and a few Learning Journeys to people isolated at home since the onset of the pandemic, reaching over 30,000 people a month. Your gift today will keep LEAF’s global connections thriving as we continue to pivot virtually, bring connections to life at LEAF Global Arts Center, maintain our dedication to providing free music and arts education for youth at home and abroad, support Cultural Preservation and and find new ways to celebrate our 25th year through events that honor our new safety realities.

Between now and the end of the year, we aim to raise the $100,000 that is vital in seeing LEAF through this pandemic. The arts are integral to reimagining and reopening public gathering places and workspaces, with your support we will not only revitalize LEAF but will catalyze economic activity for the health of the local community and economy.

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 24 all-day
Online

Your contributions help us face the challenges. Please consider a generous Gift of Literacy to support students and tutors working together to improve literacy in our community.

On Demand Fashion Show: Costume Drama Fundraiser
Sep 24 all-day
Online

Costume Drama 2020: A Fashion Show

Now available as Video On Demand!

All tickets are $25.00 plus taxes and fees and benefit ACT.


Asheville Community Theatre’s annual fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is a fashion show where designers create garments from unconventional materials. Twelve designers competed in this year’s challenge, four were chosen as category winners – and one was named the Best in Show winner.

As in years past, Best in Show will receive a $500 prize, and the other 3 winners will each receive a $250 prize. Winners are revealed at the end of the broadcast!


Costume Drama: A Fashion Show originally aired on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Video On Demand of this show will be available for purchase until September 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Donations for Burton Street Community Peace Gardens
Sep 24 @ 6:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online

Image may contain: flower, plant, outdoor and nature

Peace Gardens

is creating a destination where community is cultivated using gardens & art!

By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you’re becoming an active participant in their creative process. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you.

https://www.patreon.com/peacegardens?fan_landing=true&fbclid=IwAR1_I_QRH8Tw824vOy5couHcvVP5hC6KioMpdxjw98rmgjBK2LSl9IKKHiM

Friday, September 25, 2020
Are You an Arts Ally?
Sep 25 all-day
Online

Show everyone that you are an Arts Ally and help fund programs and services that support the entire local arts community.

+ Individual ($8.50/mo or $100/yr)
+ Dual ($17/mo or $200/yr)
+ Corporate ($500-$1,000/ yr)

Your membership funds programs and services that support the entire local arts community.

Advocacy
  • Successfully advocated for Grassroots Arts Program grants to be used for operating support instead of programs this year
  • Successfully advocated for nonprofits to be eligible for One Buncombe funding
  • Worked closely with Arts NC and the NC Arts Council to support the arts at the state and local level
  • Kept Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioners informed of impacts to the arts sector
  • Launched the #AVLArtsMatter campaign
  • Launched the #WNCArtsMatter campaign
  • Attended ongoing meetings of the Western Arts Agencies of NC, Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Advisory Council, Buncombe County Schools Arts Advisory Council, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Association Committee, and BCTDA’s Tourism Partner Organization Committee
  • Leadership Asheville panelist- Asheville Open for Business? – Next Steps (6/24)
  • Grants Presentation for the Asheville African American Business Association (8/18)
  • Asheville Rotary Club speaker- State of the Arts Sector (8/27)

Coming soon

  • Keynote speaker for Olli’s Arts Day- State of the Art Sector (11/3)
Donate to AHOPE: Housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”
Sep 25 all-day
Online

P.s. We invite you to join us in supporting one of AHOPE’s most urgent projects.

AHOPE is currently housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”. They are in need of donations to provide consistent meals to residents.

We are raising funds to purchase dinner for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness in Asheville.

Will you join us?

Keep LEAF Alive!
Sep 25 all-day
Online

Think back to one of your first magical LEAF moments…

Who was there? What music were you listening to? How did you feel?

Together, and over the past 25 years, our global community has created thousands of moments and experiences of joy, freedom, connection, and love.  Together, we’ve learned about ourselves, our communities, other people and different cultures. We’ve shared a lot.

That is what LEAF does and we, as a community, create together. And it is what we are at risk of losing.

What we’ve created is not the product of big money, it’s the product of hope, love, creativity and community. For 25 years we have created huge moments that ignite passion and inspiration in people across the globe, all the while being fiscally responsible and operating on a tight budget. As for so many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been financially devastating, but we have not lost hope. Often, we tell our kids that there is no shame in need. That to truly grow, you must admit when you need help. LEAF needs your help.

Today we are asking for your support so we may continue to bring those magical moments to life in our community and the world. Due to Member’s support along side the resilience and creativity of our Teaching Artists and Culture Keeper’s, we have provided 7+ classes a week and a few Learning Journeys to people isolated at home since the onset of the pandemic, reaching over 30,000 people a month. Your gift today will keep LEAF’s global connections thriving as we continue to pivot virtually, bring connections to life at LEAF Global Arts Center, maintain our dedication to providing free music and arts education for youth at home and abroad, support Cultural Preservation and and find new ways to celebrate our 25th year through events that honor our new safety realities.

Between now and the end of the year, we aim to raise the $100,000 that is vital in seeing LEAF through this pandemic. The arts are integral to reimagining and reopening public gathering places and workspaces, with your support we will not only revitalize LEAF but will catalyze economic activity for the health of the local community and economy.

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 25 all-day
Online

Your contributions help us face the challenges. Please consider a generous Gift of Literacy to support students and tutors working together to improve literacy in our community.

On Demand Fashion Show: Costume Drama Fundraiser
Sep 25 all-day
Online

Costume Drama 2020: A Fashion Show

Now available as Video On Demand!

All tickets are $25.00 plus taxes and fees and benefit ACT.


Asheville Community Theatre’s annual fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is a fashion show where designers create garments from unconventional materials. Twelve designers competed in this year’s challenge, four were chosen as category winners – and one was named the Best in Show winner.

As in years past, Best in Show will receive a $500 prize, and the other 3 winners will each receive a $250 prize. Winners are revealed at the end of the broadcast!


Costume Drama: A Fashion Show originally aired on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Video On Demand of this show will be available for purchase until September 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Vessels of Hope Fundraiser Chapter Two
Sep 25 all-day
Online

“As we continue to press into Hope, we continue to hear from supporters, and the message is loud and clear – they also feel the Hope connected to our mission, and want to keep supporting us.” Discovering new ways to sustain The Village Potters Clay Center during this season is the primary job now for the resident potters at TVPCC. As Sarah continues to apply for loans and grants, other potters are choosing hope each day by taking the torch from her to carry on the mission with a second “chapter” of Vessels of Hope.

The Village Potters are Sarah Wells Rolland, George Rolland, Judi Harwood, Lori Theriault, Julia Mann, Christine Henry, and Tori Motyl. They comprise an intentional Collective of potters who share a commitment to nurture creative exploration through education, experience, and community. The Village Potters includes a fine craft gallery, a Teaching Center offering ongoing classes in wheel and hand building for adults, an Advanced Ceramic Studies Program, and online demonstration and workshops. The Village Potters Clay Center is an educational member of The Craft Guild of the Southern Highlands, and is an official distributor for Laguna Clays.

Donations for Burton Street Community Peace Gardens
Sep 25 @ 6:00 am – 11:45 pm
Online

Image may contain: flower, plant, outdoor and nature

Peace Gardens

is creating a destination where community is cultivated using gardens & art!

By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you’re becoming an active participant in their creative process. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that matters to you.

https://www.patreon.com/peacegardens?fan_landing=true&fbclid=IwAR1_I_QRH8Tw824vOy5couHcvVP5hC6KioMpdxjw98rmgjBK2LSl9IKKHiM

Saturday, September 26, 2020
Are You an Arts Ally?
Sep 26 all-day
Online

Show everyone that you are an Arts Ally and help fund programs and services that support the entire local arts community.

+ Individual ($8.50/mo or $100/yr)
+ Dual ($17/mo or $200/yr)
+ Corporate ($500-$1,000/ yr)

Your membership funds programs and services that support the entire local arts community.

Advocacy
  • Successfully advocated for Grassroots Arts Program grants to be used for operating support instead of programs this year
  • Successfully advocated for nonprofits to be eligible for One Buncombe funding
  • Worked closely with Arts NC and the NC Arts Council to support the arts at the state and local level
  • Kept Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Commissioners informed of impacts to the arts sector
  • Launched the #AVLArtsMatter campaign
  • Launched the #WNCArtsMatter campaign
  • Attended ongoing meetings of the Western Arts Agencies of NC, Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Advisory Council, Buncombe County Schools Arts Advisory Council, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Association Committee, and BCTDA’s Tourism Partner Organization Committee
  • Leadership Asheville panelist- Asheville Open for Business? – Next Steps (6/24)
  • Grants Presentation for the Asheville African American Business Association (8/18)
  • Asheville Rotary Club speaker- State of the Arts Sector (8/27)

Coming soon

  • Keynote speaker for Olli’s Arts Day- State of the Art Sector (11/3)
Donate to AHOPE: Housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”
Sep 26 all-day
Online

P.s. We invite you to join us in supporting one of AHOPE’s most urgent projects.

AHOPE is currently housing 65 people at the “COVID-19 hotel”. They are in need of donations to provide consistent meals to residents.

We are raising funds to purchase dinner for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness in Asheville.

Will you join us?

Keep LEAF Alive!
Sep 26 all-day
Online

Think back to one of your first magical LEAF moments…

Who was there? What music were you listening to? How did you feel?

Together, and over the past 25 years, our global community has created thousands of moments and experiences of joy, freedom, connection, and love.  Together, we’ve learned about ourselves, our communities, other people and different cultures. We’ve shared a lot.

That is what LEAF does and we, as a community, create together. And it is what we are at risk of losing.

What we’ve created is not the product of big money, it’s the product of hope, love, creativity and community. For 25 years we have created huge moments that ignite passion and inspiration in people across the globe, all the while being fiscally responsible and operating on a tight budget. As for so many, the COVID-19 pandemic has been financially devastating, but we have not lost hope. Often, we tell our kids that there is no shame in need. That to truly grow, you must admit when you need help. LEAF needs your help.

Today we are asking for your support so we may continue to bring those magical moments to life in our community and the world. Due to Member’s support along side the resilience and creativity of our Teaching Artists and Culture Keeper’s, we have provided 7+ classes a week and a few Learning Journeys to people isolated at home since the onset of the pandemic, reaching over 30,000 people a month. Your gift today will keep LEAF’s global connections thriving as we continue to pivot virtually, bring connections to life at LEAF Global Arts Center, maintain our dedication to providing free music and arts education for youth at home and abroad, support Cultural Preservation and and find new ways to celebrate our 25th year through events that honor our new safety realities.

Between now and the end of the year, we aim to raise the $100,000 that is vital in seeing LEAF through this pandemic. The arts are integral to reimagining and reopening public gathering places and workspaces, with your support we will not only revitalize LEAF but will catalyze economic activity for the health of the local community and economy.

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 26 all-day
Online

Your contributions help us face the challenges. Please consider a generous Gift of Literacy to support students and tutors working together to improve literacy in our community.

On Demand Fashion Show: Costume Drama Fundraiser
Sep 26 all-day
Online

Costume Drama 2020: A Fashion Show

Now available as Video On Demand!

All tickets are $25.00 plus taxes and fees and benefit ACT.


Asheville Community Theatre’s annual fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show is a fashion show where designers create garments from unconventional materials. Twelve designers competed in this year’s challenge, four were chosen as category winners – and one was named the Best in Show winner.

As in years past, Best in Show will receive a $500 prize, and the other 3 winners will each receive a $250 prize. Winners are revealed at the end of the broadcast!


Costume Drama: A Fashion Show originally aired on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Video On Demand of this show will be available for purchase until September 30, 2020 at 11:59 pm.

Support Flat Rock Playhouse with AmazonSmile
Sep 26 all-day
Online

Sign up for Amazon Smile today and support FRP at no cost to you. Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchase price directly to FRP. Participation is easy, and, once you’re set-up, you shop online and Amazon takes care of the rest.

To register, visit http://smile.amazon.com/. If you are not already supporting another organization, you will be prompted to select one. To contribute to Flat Rock Playhouse, search our business name: The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc. Once you select us, you are all set! Don’t forget to bookmark your smile page, as purchases will only be applied through Amazon Smile.

Grow your impact by spreading the word to your friends and family!

Vessels of Hope Fundraiser Chapter Two
Sep 26 all-day
Online

“As we continue to press into Hope, we continue to hear from supporters, and the message is loud and clear – they also feel the Hope connected to our mission, and want to keep supporting us.” Discovering new ways to sustain The Village Potters Clay Center during this season is the primary job now for the resident potters at TVPCC. As Sarah continues to apply for loans and grants, other potters are choosing hope each day by taking the torch from her to carry on the mission with a second “chapter” of Vessels of Hope.

The Village Potters are Sarah Wells Rolland, George Rolland, Judi Harwood, Lori Theriault, Julia Mann, Christine Henry, and Tori Motyl. They comprise an intentional Collective of potters who share a commitment to nurture creative exploration through education, experience, and community. The Village Potters includes a fine craft gallery, a Teaching Center offering ongoing classes in wheel and hand building for adults, an Advanced Ceramic Studies Program, and online demonstration and workshops. The Village Potters Clay Center is an educational member of The Craft Guild of the Southern Highlands, and is an official distributor for Laguna Clays.