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

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 9 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Friday, November 10, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 10 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Sunday, November 12, 2023
TravelMore Con
Nov 12 all-day
Renaissance Hotel- Downtown Asheville

TravelMore features a range of sessions and workshops led by experienced travel experts. From beginner tips to advanced strategies, our sessions cover a wide range of topics that will help attendees get the most out of their points and miles. No matter where you are on your points and miles journey, you will walk away with strategies to implement.
We hope you’ll join us for an unforgettable weekend of learning, networking, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just getting started with points and miles, our conference is the perfect place to take your travel experiences to the next level.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 14 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 15 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 16 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Friday, November 17, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 17 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Playful Healing Dance
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Asheville Integrative Psychiatry

Join Erika McClung, PMHNP and nature therapist, for movement on the land at our 16-acre sanctuary.

Shake, jump, wiggle, dance, and play to good music in good company. Similar in format to ecstatic dance, we celebrate our intentions and let the music and emotions move through our bodies in whatever way feels best to us, without judgement or expectation. Come see how healing movement can be!

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 21 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 22 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Thursday, November 23, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 23 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

South Asheville Turkey Trot
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am
Biltmore Park Town Square

The 5th annual South Asheville Turkey Trot presented by Hunter Subaru returns to Biltmore Park Town Square for 2023!

Make plans to bring your family and friends and join in on the fun. Awesome race swag includes a comfy t-shirt, goody bag and a unique finisher medal!

Thanksgiving is the largest running holiday with families all over the country! Turkey Trots are a great way to start the day. Join us at Biltmore Park Town Square and enjoy some fresh air and exercise before gathering around the table for your Thanksgiving feast! You’ll share miles and smiles with your family and friends as part of this fun, annual tradition.

The race is located in Biltmore Park Town Square in South Asheville, North Carolina. The entire race is run throughout the Town Square and the surrounding neighborhoods within Biltmore Park, and the course is USATF Certified!

Asheville Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble
Nov 23 @ 9:15 am
Pack Square Park

The 23nd Annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Jus’ Running is Thanksgiving Day- Thursday, November 23, 2023. Portions of the proceeds will be donated to MANNA Food Bank. Early packet pickup will be Wednesday November 22 at “The Wedge At Foundation Cloud Room 5 Foundy St Asheville NC from 3:00 pm until 6 pm. There will be late registration there also. Keep in mind shirts aren’t guaranteed during late registration. Race day packet pick up will be at Pack Square Park from 7am until 8:30am. The race starts on Woodfin St in front of the Downtown YMCA and finishes at Pack Square Park. Please note, due to restrictions NO DOGS/ PETS are allowed. Please don’t bring them. The course is not completely closed so this is for safety purposes. Race timing will be provided by Right on Time Productions.

Friday, November 24, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 24 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 28 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

The Art of Giving Workshop
Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Happy Body

A two-hour experiential workshop on abundance, gratitude, and the transformative power of giving, thoughtfully hosted by Whit Zeh, Happy Body studio manager, and Doug Zeh, Happy Body affiliate. At this unique workshop, we’ll guide you through an exploration sure to enrich your life with a deeper sense of abundance, gratitude, and the art of giving back to the world. The evening will kick off with gentle movement and meditation to help you center your mind and open your heart, setting the stage for a profound learning experience. Whether you’re new to these concepts or a seasoned practitioner, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to gain insights, share experiences, and connect with a community of individuals dedicated to self-discovery and personal growth.

Event Details:

Date: Giving Tuesday, November 28th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Happy Body Biltmore Village, 25 Reed St. Suite 210

Workshop Highlights:

Abundance: Discover the abundance that surrounds you every day and learn how to harness it in your life.

Gratitude: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude, allowing you to find joy in the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life.

Giving: Explore the power of giving and how it can create a ripple effect of positivity in your life and the lives of others.

Reserve your spot today and be part of this empowering experience.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 29 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Yoga Class – Gentle Flow
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am
Happy Body

Are you yearning for a more intimate and personalized yoga experience? Look no further! Happy Body, your haven for pilates, yoga, and massage, is excited to introduce our exclusive small yoga classes tailored just for you!

🌈 What Sets Us Apart: ✨ Intimate Setting: Enjoy the tranquility of a small group setting with classes limited to 6-8 people, fostering a sense of community and connection. ✨ Personalized Attention: Our experienced instructors can focus on your individual needs, ensuring a more tailored and effective practice. ✨ Serene Studio Space: Immerse yourself in a peaceful and inviting environment designed to enhance your yoga journey.

📅 Reserve Your Spot: https://www.ashevillehappybody.com/yogaclasses

🌟 Come, Find Your Happy Body! 🌟

Yoga Class – Gentle Restorative + Meditation
Nov 29 @ 5:30 pm
Happy Body

Are you yearning for a more intimate and personalized yoga experience? Look no further! Happy Body, your haven for pilates, yoga, and massage, is excited to introduce our exclusive small yoga classes tailored just for you!

🌈 What Sets Us Apart: ✨ Intimate Setting: Enjoy the tranquility of a small group setting with classes limited to 6-8 people, fostering a sense of community and connection. ✨ Personalized Attention: Our experienced instructors can focus on your individual needs, ensuring a more tailored and effective practice. ✨ Serene Studio Space: Immerse yourself in a peaceful and inviting environment designed to enhance your yoga journey.

📅 Reserve Your Spot: https://www.ashevillehappybody.com/yogaclasses

🌟 Come, Find Your Happy Body! 🌟

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Nov 30 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Walk With Ease Madison
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Mars Hill University Softball Field Parking Lot

Walk With Ease is designed to help people reduce pain and discomfort of arthritis, increase balance and strength, reduce disability, build confidence in the ability to be physically active and improve overall health among older adults. The program is also helpful for people with chronic disease, such as diabetes and heart disease. Walk with Ease Madison will be offered at the Otis Duck Trail, Mars Hill. Group meets at the Mars Hill University Softball Field Parking Lot.  Please contact Brea Kuykendall at [email protected] or call 828-251-7438 to register.

FEAR(LESS) GVL
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm
Gunter Theatre

Got stress? International speaker and stress physiologist Dr. Rebecca Heiss is here to help!

With a show full of humor, audience interaction and practical tips and tricks to recalibrate and reframe our stress (perfect for the holidays!), Rebecca takes us on a personal journey to transform our fears into fuel to propel us forward. For anyone that’s struggled with imposter thoughts, lack of worthiness, and overwhelm, it’s time to take back your power over these limiting thoughts.

With research designated as “transformative” by the National Science Foundation, find out why Rebecca is one of the most in demand speakers and entertainers on stages across the world.

For more information, visit the official site.

Friday, December 1, 2023
2024 Craft Archive Fellowship
Dec 1 all-day
Center for Craft
Applications are open, deadline is December 6, 2023. The 2024 Craft Archive Fellowship fosters archival research on underrepresented and non-dominant craft histories in the United States, such as feminist, intersectional, queer, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other communities and approaches that may not be specifically listed above. The program seeks to expand where and how archival craft research can be conducted and raise awareness of its importance.

In addition, the Fellows have the opportunity to publish their research in an article on Hyperallergic which will be featured in a special edition of Hyperallergic’s newsletter in Winter 2025, making it accessible to a national and international audience.

Grant Overview:

  • $5,000 stipend to conduct research in an archive of choice
New Zoom Pass Partner: Experience Sim Racing at The Track
Dec 1 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a racecar? Buncombe County Public Libraries has added The Track at Asheville as a new ZOOM partner. Each ZOOM pass will give up to four drivers 30 minutes of hot laps in a standard rig (race simulator) at The Track. Utilizing state-of-the-art hardware and software, you can choose your car, track, and conditions to experience the thrill of driving racecars around simulated tracks all over the world. No experience is necessary.

ZOOM passes at The Track require two things:

  1. You need to book a ZOOM pass on the Library’s website.
  2. You will also need to visit The Track’s website and use the reservation code provided to reserve your seat.

You are responsible for booking your timed reservation and you will need to bring your ZOOM pass to The Track to use your reservation. You can only drive if you have a ZOOM pass and a reservation. ZOOM passes for The Track are for ages 8 and up.

 

If you have any questions or need a library card to start ZOOMing, just let us know.

WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residence
Dec 1 all-day
Center for Craft

Applications are open, and the deadline for submission is December 15, 2023. The WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residency program is trailblazing a new source of support for Western North Carolina (WNC) artists.

Grant Overview:

  • Selected artists will receive a $10,000 honorarium, a testament to supporting the cultural sector in WNC.
  • In addition, a $2,000 materials stipend will be provided to help artists realize their creative visions.

For a period of 8 weeks, artists will have exclusive access to dedicated studio space at the Center for Craft, conveniently located in the vibrant heart of downtown Asheville, NC.

The two selected artists will work alongside two Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residents in a cohort of four artists. This opportunity allows for each resident to have their own studio space and the time to work independently and to also build relationships with the other residents and participate in engagement with the Western North Carolina region through studio visits with curators, museums, and collectors and explore other regional craft schools.

This unique opportunity will empower artists to flourish in an environment designed to nurture their craft. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this groundbreaking initiative that’s redefining support for craft in the region.

Growing Minds Farm to School Mini-Grant
Dec 1 @ 6:30 am
online
ASAP’s Growing Minds mini-grants help early childhood education (ECE) centers and K-12 schools throughout the 23 westernmost counties of North Carolina provide children positive experiences with healthy local foods through these components of farm to school: school gardens, farm field trips and farmer classroom visits, and local foods served in meals, snacks, and/or taste tests.

Mini-grant applications are available three times during the 2023-2024 school year. You may apply one time during this cycle. Mini-grants must be used within a year after receiving the funding. 

Applications due by:

  • November 30, 2023
  • January 30, 2024
  • March 30, 2024

If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for funding, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application. We are unable to provide mini-grants to schools located outside of our 23-county service area or to folks who have received a grant from us within the past year. Learn more and apply here!

Saturday, December 2, 2023
2024 Craft Archive Fellowship
Dec 2 all-day
Center for Craft
Applications are open, deadline is December 6, 2023. The 2024 Craft Archive Fellowship fosters archival research on underrepresented and non-dominant craft histories in the United States, such as feminist, intersectional, queer, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other communities and approaches that may not be specifically listed above. The program seeks to expand where and how archival craft research can be conducted and raise awareness of its importance.

In addition, the Fellows have the opportunity to publish their research in an article on Hyperallergic which will be featured in a special edition of Hyperallergic’s newsletter in Winter 2025, making it accessible to a national and international audience.

Grant Overview:

  • $5,000 stipend to conduct research in an archive of choice
Breakthrough Breathwork Meditation Workshop
Dec 2 all-day
Magictown Movement Studio

Discover the transformative power of Breakthrough Breathwork Meditation at our upcoming workshop at Magictown on the beautiful island in Marshall NC . Led by two veryexperienced facilitators, Kris and Savana, with over 50 years experience between them, this workshop will guide you through a powerful and unique Breathwork practice that can help you release tension, reduce stress, and access deeper levels of awareness.
Experience the deepest relaxation as you massively release stress and pent-up emotions.
Heal physical pain and past trauma.
Open up to unforgettable spiritual experiences.
Come to the full day (10am-4pm,includes two Breathwork Meditation sessions and a session of Self-Discovery.) or to the half day only (10am-1pm, includes one Breathwork Meditation)
Pre-registration is required at www.breakthroughbreathwork.com/events
For further information go to www.breakthroughbreathwork.com or call Kris at 719 200-2929.

New Zoom Pass Partner: Experience Sim Racing at The Track
Dec 2 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries

Ever wondered what it’s like to drive a racecar? Buncombe County Public Libraries has added The Track at Asheville as a new ZOOM partner. Each ZOOM pass will give up to four drivers 30 minutes of hot laps in a standard rig (race simulator) at The Track. Utilizing state-of-the-art hardware and software, you can choose your car, track, and conditions to experience the thrill of driving racecars around simulated tracks all over the world. No experience is necessary.

ZOOM passes at The Track require two things:

  1. You need to book a ZOOM pass on the Library’s website.
  2. You will also need to visit The Track’s website and use the reservation code provided to reserve your seat.

You are responsible for booking your timed reservation and you will need to bring your ZOOM pass to The Track to use your reservation. You can only drive if you have a ZOOM pass and a reservation. ZOOM passes for The Track are for ages 8 and up.

 

If you have any questions or need a library card to start ZOOMing, just let us know.

WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residence
Dec 2 all-day
Center for Craft

Applications are open, and the deadline for submission is December 15, 2023. The WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residency program is trailblazing a new source of support for Western North Carolina (WNC) artists.

Grant Overview:

  • Selected artists will receive a $10,000 honorarium, a testament to supporting the cultural sector in WNC.
  • In addition, a $2,000 materials stipend will be provided to help artists realize their creative visions.

For a period of 8 weeks, artists will have exclusive access to dedicated studio space at the Center for Craft, conveniently located in the vibrant heart of downtown Asheville, NC.

The two selected artists will work alongside two Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residents in a cohort of four artists. This opportunity allows for each resident to have their own studio space and the time to work independently and to also build relationships with the other residents and participate in engagement with the Western North Carolina region through studio visits with curators, museums, and collectors and explore other regional craft schools.

This unique opportunity will empower artists to flourish in an environment designed to nurture their craft. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this groundbreaking initiative that’s redefining support for craft in the region.