Arts and crafts are some of the most unique shopping finds in the Asheville area, ranging from fine arts galleries to Native American art to contemporary mountain crafts. Asheville's extensive and unique arts and crafts scene was mentioned as a reason the city was chosen as a Frommer's Must-See Destination. Wouldn’t it be great to explain your experience in Asheville by showing your guests a hand-made broom or one-of-a-kind potted vase?
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16 Patton
 | 16 Patton presents original fine art by Southeastern artists for residential and private collectors. Paintings, sculpture, glass, and ceramics are presented in an intimate gallery setting in historic downtown Asheville. |  828-236-2889 16 Patton Avenue |
Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center
| Featuring handmade jewelry, pottery, ironwork, glass, baskets, prints and much more from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, recognized worldwide for excellence in craftsmanship and design for over 75 years. | 828-298-7928 Blue Ridge Parkway MP 382 |
Appalachian Craft Center
| Appalachian Craft Center is a treasure trove of authentic mountain handicrafts. On display are works in wood, pottery, paintings, etchings, mountain-made toys, handmade rugs, quilts, jams and jellies, and more. | 828-253-8499 10 North Spruce Street |
Ariel Gallery
| Ariel Gallery Asheville's contemporary craft collective. Featuring a wide range of Fine Craft created by its 20 preeminent local members. Ariel Gallery: for the Well Crafted Life. | 828-236-2660 46 Haywood Street |
Art-i-choke Gallery
| An eclectic gallery consisting of fine and custom-made jewerly, pottery, glass and wall art. Features sulptural art jewerly by Patricia Bauman, as well as other local and not-so-local artists. | 828-253-1223 6 College Street |
Asheville Downtown Gallery Association
| Take a self-guided tour and explore the diversity of art found in downtown Asheville galleries. City Center Art Walks held annually in April, June, August and October. | 828-258-0710 11 Biltmore Avenue |
Asheville Gallery of Art
| Visitors, collectors, interior designers - anyone with an eye for fine art will find a wide range of talents, subjects, styles, and mediums as broad as the Blue Ridge, at prices to accommodate every budget. | 828-251-5796 16 College Street |
Bender Gallery
| The Bender Gallery is one of the most spacious galleries in downtown Asheville on two sun filled levels. With over one hundred artists, we house the largest and most diverse collection of studio glass art in the region. | 828-225-6625 57 Haywood Street |
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
| This community arts facility is housed in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall and houses monthly exhibits in the gallery along with programs in music, visual and performing arts. | 828-669-0930 225 West State Street |
Blue Spiral 1
| Specializing in Southeastern fine art and crafts in a stunning, three-level, 15,000-square-foot setting. Thirty thematic and one-person exhibitions a year. A gallery is dedicated to 20th-century modernist Will Henry Stevens. | 828-251-0202 38 Biltmore Avenue |
Bruisin' Ales
| Asheville’s first and only specialty beer store. No wine, just beer. We specialize in Belgians, Belgian-style, imports, high-gravity, craft brews, and microbrews. It’s pure “beerlanthropy™” for the greater good. | 828-252-8999 66 Broadway Street |
Cold River Gallery
| Welcome to the artistic expression of messages found in ancient wisdom, philosophies and our Earth’s gifts, presented as the fine art of Karen Pierre. Working studio, jewelry, pottery. | 828-350-0955 32-A Biltmore Avenue |
Compleat Naturalist Nature Store & Gallery
| A discovery packed nature and science emporium. Full selection of binoculars and telescopes. Hiking guides, packs and hats, nature books and toys. Adjacent gallery features the world's best wildlife artists. | 828-274-5430 2 Biltmore Plaza |
Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina Guidebook
| Around the bend, deep in a cove, across the stream, in a storefront... Find more than 500 listings of craft studios, galleries, restaurants, and historic inns. Tuck this book under your arm and hit the road. | 828-252-0121 HandMade in America |
Crucible Glassworks
| Hot glass studio/gallery featuring unique gift items and one of a kind glass sculptures. All work created on site by owner/artist Michael Hatch. | 828-236-0920 106 North Lexington Avenue |
Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum at the Grovewood Gallery
| Established in 1965, the museum is home to 19 rare and vintage automobiles as well as some original horse-drawn carriages and Asheville’s 1922 Fire Engine. Museum is free of charge. | 828-253-7651 111 Grovewood Road |
Fine Arts League Gallery
| The Fine Arts League is a school of Classical Realism. The gallery features figure drawings, portraits, landscapes, and still-lifes by students, teachers and visiting artists. | 828-252-5050 25 Rankin Avenue |
Folk Art Center
| Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild representing craft artists from Southern Appalachia. Houses three fine art galleries and offers daily craft demonstrations. | 828-298-7928 Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway |
Front Gallery
| The Asheville Arts Council's Front Gallery features artwork by emerging and established artists. Exhibition changes every six weeks. All work is for sale. | 828-258-0710 11 Biltmore Avenue |
Gallery Minerva
| Gallery Minerva is an eclectic mix - something for every collector including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, and glass - both traditional and contemporary. Located in the 1905 office and home of noted historical architect Richard Sharpe Smith. | 828-255-8850 12 Church Street |
Gallery of the Mountains
| American handmade at its finest. Featuring a distinctive selection of handcrafted jewelry, wearables, pottery, wood and more. Discover a treasure at every turn. | 828-254-2068 290 Macon Avenue |
Grove Arcade ARTS and Heritage Gallery
| The Gallery features the crafts, stories and music of the Blue Ridge through rotating exhibitions, educational programs, a craft shop and a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition about the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. | 828-255-0775 1 Page Avenue |
Grovewood Gallery
| Grovewood is a destination gallery off the beaten path that exhibits an expansive collection of fine American craft, brought to life within a beautiful historic setting. Located next to the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa. | 828-253-7651 111 Grovewood Road |
Guild Crafts
| Featuring handmade jewelry, Stuart Nye, pottery, ironwork, glass, prints and much more from members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, recognized worldwide for excellence in craftsmanship and design for over 70 years. | 828-298-7903 930 Tunnel Road |
Jewels That Dance
| Established 25 years ago as the design studio of goldsmith Paula Dawkins, Jewels That Dance helped set the style for the revitalization of downtown Asheville. Treat yourself with a visit to this beautiful gallery. | 828-254-5088 63 Haywood Street |
Jonas Gerard Fine Art
| Nationally known artist Jonas Gerard displays his gestural abstract acrylics from small to large scale canvases. Gerard paints in-house to upbeat music in the 5,000 square foot studio/gallery. Come by to see Jonas paint. | 828-350-7711 240 Clingman Avenue |
Kress Gallery
| Located in downtown Asheville's historic Kress building, Kress Gallery features a wide variety of original art, hand-crafted furniture, antiques and accessories. | 828-250-0500 59 College Street |
Mudhunter Pottery
| A rustic gallery shop showcasing functional and sculptural work from over 20 local potters. Our artists’ diverse styles ad affordable prices set them apart. | 828-225-5869 66 Broadway Street |
New Morning Gallery
| One of the country's top destinations for fine crafts. 13,000 square feet devoted to functional pottery, art glass, jewelry, home accessories and art furniture. New Morning Gallery is Art for Living. | 828-274-2831 7 Boston Way |
North Carolina Homespun Museum
| Museum presents a historical overview of Biltmore Industries, from its origin as a craft education program in 1901, through its transformation into an industry that gained worldwide recognition for its hand-loomed fabrics. | 828-253-7651 111 Grovewood Road |
On Broadway
| This unique arts complex offers exceptional space for meetings and special events. Whether you prefer the ambiance of the main gallery, the more rustic setting of the "green door" gallery or the privacy of the third floor, On Broadway can accommodate your needs and budget. | 49 Broadway Street |
Orchard at Altapass
| Unspoiled family fun! Enjoy free local music Wednesday through Sunday,art and craft demos, butterfly and herb garden tours, storytelling, hayrides, apples in season, fudge, and other goodies. | 828-765-9531 1025 Orchard Road |
Seven Sisters Gallery
| This well-established gallery features an impressive collection of fine arts and fine crafts. Enjoy the creations of more than 350 largely regional artisans displayed in a welcoming atmosphere | 828-669-5107 117 Cherry Street |
Southern Highland Craft Guild
| The Southern Highland Craft Guild works to instill and maintain excellence in the design and workmanship of crafts taught, produced and marketed in the southern Appalachian region. Headquarters are located at the Folk Art Center which also houses three galleries, Allanstand Craft Shop and a bookstore. | 828-298-7928 Folk Art Center |
Stuart Nye Hand Wrought Jewelry
| Stuart Nye has made quality jewelry by hand using nature's designs in sterling silver, copper and brass since 1933. Watch the craftsmen at work and see samples of the jewelry, which is for sale next door at Craft Guilds. | 828-298-7989 940 Tunnel Road |
The Finishing Touch Fine Jewelry
| Exquisite jewelry and award-winning designs, conservatively priced to insure our customer's maximum value. Be sure to visit our showcase gallery directly across from the Asheville Community Theatre. | 828-252-3520 28 North Spruce Street |
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
| Come experience the daydreams and memories evoked by Thomas Kinkade through his art. Walk down country lanes and stroll through quaint villages. A visit to the Kinkade Gallery is a perfect compliment to a trip. | 828-277-0850 10 Biltmore Plaza |
Vadim Bora Gallery & Studio
| Exhibiting the art of master sculptor and painter Vadim Bora, reflecting standards found in classical and contemporary European techniques and traditions, and showcasing the work of professional international artists. | 828-254-7959 30-1/2 Battery Park Avenue |
Village Galleries
| Featuring handcrafted art glass, ceramics, quilts, jewelry, porcelains, creative woodcrafts, handmade dolls and art for the garden. The fine art gallery features watercolors, silkscreens, etchings, and more. | 828-274-2424 32 All Souls Crescent |
Warren Wilson Store
| Bringing you works of fine art and craft guaranteed to inspire - handmade by members of the Warren Wilson College community. | 828-225-3050 1 Page Avenue, Suite 122 |
Willow Wisp Farm Studios & Gallery
| Visit the studios and gallery of Peggy and Mike Taylor, local landscape painter and woodworker. Asheville's largest collection of local landscape paintings; we specialize in painting the WNC landscape. | 828-628-0401 1615 Charlotte Highway |
Woolworth Walk
| Woolworth Walk exhibits the works of over 160 artists in Asheville's largest local artist gallery with an eclectic mix of all mediums - glass, pottery, painting, fiber and of course, jewelry. | 828-254-9234 25 Haywood Street |