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Art Galleries

Home to countless galleries, studios and craft shops, the Western North Carolina mountains are a hotbed of craft and contemporary art. 

Woolworth Walk Art Gallery

Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville exhibits the works of 150 artists....

Asheville is one of the top arts destinations in the Southeast, featuring hundreds of art galleries and working art studios. The Craft Trails of Western North Carolina wind their way through the region along scenic byways. Downtown, visitors can stop by 30-plus galleries, or embark on one of the many Art Walks sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association throughout the year.

 

Just minutes away, the River Arts District located along the French Broad River is home to an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional artists. Studio strolls are offered twice a year, but visitors are welcome year-round to the funky, distinctive collection of studios housed in renovated warehouses. The Folk Art Center, on the Blue Ridge Parkway, showcases their work along with ongoing exhibits and demonstrations.

The Arts Search

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American Folk Art and Framing

  • 64 Biltmore Avenue
  • Asheville, NC 28801
  • Phone: 828-281-2134
  • Region: Downtown

Contemporary Southern Folk Art, including painting North Carolina wood-fired pottery, wood carving & jewelry. They also provide innovative custom picture framing solutions for the enhancement of your fine art. Throw in a generous helping of whimsy, …more

Appalachian Craft Center

  • 10 North Spruce Street
  • Ste. 120
  • Asheville, NC 28801
  • Phone: 828-253-8499
  • Region: Downtown

The pottery of the North Carolina folk potters awaits you at Appalachian Crafts. Owens, McNeill, Wyndham, and Coles, as well as many skilled artisans from the surrounding neighborhoods. Carved eastern song birds, wooden toys, hand-woven looper rugs, …more

Ariel Gallery

  • 19 Biltmore Avenue
  • Asheville, NC 28801
  • Phone: 828-236-2660
  • Region: Downtown

Ariel Gallery Asheville's contemporary craft collective. Featuring a wide range of fine craft created by its preeminent local members. Ariel Gallery: for the Well Crafted Life.

Art from the Heart

  • 114 Cherry Street
  • Black Mountain, NC 28711
  • Phone: 828-628-0520
  • Region: Black Mountain

Local craftsmanship that is unusual and affordable is the gold standard at Art From The Heart on historic Cherry Street in downtown Black Mountain. A native of the Blue Ridge Mountains, gallery owner Dee Sharp's love of mountain life is expressed …more

The ARTery

  • 346 Depot St.
  • Asheville, NC 28801
  • Phone: (828) 258-0710
  • Region: Downtown

The ARTERY is a multi-purpose exhibition and event facility serving as headquarters for the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC), a visitor center, classroom for a wide range of workshops and programs, display space for fine art and various crafts, …more

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