The North Carolina Glass Center is a nonprofit public access facility dedicated to education, exploration, and collaboration in all forms of glass. Their building contains a gallery, exhibit space, hot shop, flame shop and cold shop. They have over 60 artists that work and sell out of their space.

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Stop by to take a browse through their fine glass gallery and view live hot glass blowing demonstrations or sign up for a workshop. They are open Wednesday - Monday 10am-5pm. 

 

Location:

140 Roberts St C

Asheville, NC 28801

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Contemporary art gallery in the heart of the River Arts District. Featuring a unique and diverse group of artists including contemporary paintings, mixed media, glass and sculptures.

 

Location:

123 Roberts St

Asheville, NC 28801

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Creativity abounds in Asheville and our artists love to take to the streets. Join them on a colorful urban art tour through the River Arts District and Downtown Asheville with an amazing collection of murals, graffiti, sculpture, and street art installations. You'll learn about the creators' stories and inspirations, local history, and the community businesses that have made Asheville a national tourist destination.

Location:
Foundy St

Asheville, NC 28801

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They are a collection of artists, makers, musicians and creatives, inspired by the mountains that surround us. Come explore the unique blend of history, community, and artistry that is The Asheville Cotton Mill Studios.

Location:
122 Riversde Dr

Asheville, NC 28801

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After learning their trade in Costa Rica, Jael and Dan Rattigan set up shop in Asheville. At this sacred space for chocophiles, you can find hand-crafted artisanal chocolate truffles, salted caramels, from-scratch pastries and cakes, all featuring superb local and organic ingredients. Lounge on the leather couch, admire local art, and sip a glass of Pinot Noir paired with their quintessential chocolate cake. Or see how perfectly a creamy Pisgah Stout, pairs with their dark, dense cacao nib brownie. Sit back & enjoy a Liquid Truffle, their signature hot sipping chocolate, the likes of which you'll find in Europe's finest chocolate houses.

Location:
10 South Pack Square

Asheville, NC 28801

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Established by artists and incorporated in 1948, the Asheville Art Museum is committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing lifelong opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts. The new Museum, which opened in November 2019, serves as a cultural, educational, and architectural anchor in the center of downtown Asheville.

Location:
2 South Pack Square

Asheville, NC 28801

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The Asheville Gallery of Art, the longest-established fine arts gallery in Asheville, is celebrating 30 years in business.

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Founded in historic downtown in 1988, before our city became the thriving art mecca that it is today, AGA represents the vision of some of Asheville's most talented artists. As a 31-member cooperative, each gallery artist is a co-owner who not only displays artwork at the gallery but works to keep the business running. In fact, each day one of their artists clerks at the gallery.

Location:
82 Patton Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

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Historical shopping center filled with local boutiques, craft goods, art galleries, and lifestyle services. Its 1920s-style architecture & large, iconic glass ceiling offer a truly unique shopping experience, rain or shine. One of the first indoor shopping malls in the world, the Grove Arcade was built by E.W. Grove, the same entrepreneur who built the Grove Park Inn. 

Makers Market - Grove Arcade's south end is home to Makers Market, an outdoor market that features a rotating selection of some of Asheville's finest artisans and artists. 

Location:
1 Page Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

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