Art Garden Grand Re-Opening - browse 40+ artists, plants, workshops and more!

Hosted by: Art Garden Gallery
May 07 - May 10, 2026
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Recurring Daily
  • May 7-10 — Join 40+ artists in celebrating the grand re-opening of Art Garden with four days of workshops, music, performances, readings, art browsing and plant shopping. After a challenging year and half spent rebuilding from Helene, Art Garden re-opens its gallery doors to a fresh start in downtown Asheville (98 N. Lexington Ave.). To view the full schedule, scroll down or click here.

    Art Garden
    Grand Re-Opening Weekend, May 7-10 at 98 N Lexington Ave
    Open Gallery Hours 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., with evening events til 9 p.m. on May 7, 8, and 9.

    Daytime Activities Include: Pop-up art demos, live painting, live music, roaming performers,
    workshops, art auction, plant sale, and more. Enjoy over 40 local artists’ displays, throughout the
    weekend.

    Evening Events: (tickets required for some evening events; see artgardenavl.com to purchase)
    Thursday, May 7th
    Gallery Preview Party, 6-9 pm
    ReRoot: an art exhibit featuring Art Garden Artists, celebrating resilience and rebirth
    Live Music by Jenna Jaffe

    Friday, May 8th
    Art Garden Gallery Gala, 6-9 pm
    Silent Auction supporting Art Garden’s rebuild, and its Artists
    Live Art: Ashton Hill, Annie Kyla Bennett, Dillon Endico, and more
    Live Music by Zack Lutman, and more
    Catering by New Stock Pantry

    Saturday, May 9th
    Art Garden Theatre Opening Night, 7-9 pm
    FaerieTale Theatre Presents: Same Same but Different
    Live Music by Derian Blane

    Sunday, May 10th:
    Mother’s Day Plant Sale, 11-5 pm
    Mark Making with Natural Materials, with Mel Sozer, 10-11 am
    Inkmaking with Plant Pigments, with Annie Kyla Bennett, 3-5 pm

    Please note: More workshops and performances are still in the works. Please check our artgardenavl.com for the most up-to-date event listing.