Our mission: To bring arts to the people and people to the arts.
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a community non-profit arts facility, housed in the beautifully renovated former Black Mountain City Hall. Our facility is nearly 100 years old, and is also a wonderful site to visit as a historic landmark.
Our main floor host concerts, theatre performances, authors' readings and special events. Our upper hosts a wide array (subject and media) of exhibits per year, from contemporary and traditional paintings to sculpture, photography, and ceramics.
Classes and workshops offer everything from ballet and contemporary dance to painting and music lessons. Behind the main building, our clay studio offers a full range of classes for adults and occasional private lessons. Children's summer camps in the arts are offered each year in June, July or August. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts also presents an annual Auction for the Arts in the early spring, and Art in Bloom, a 3-day flower and art show, held in June.
There is something for everyone all year round - so you can be a pART of the ARTs!
Discover the amazing diversity of moth species in Mecklenburg County and their important roles in our natural environment. Learn about identification … more
Discover Your Family’s Rhythm! Make music an exciting part of your child’s life! Each week in Music Together® classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, … more
The Mountain Harp Quartet will give a concert on Sunday, April 21 at 2pm in the intimate listening room at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. The … more
Qigong is a simple, easy-to-learn, done by everyone at any fitness level, over 4,000-year-old moving meditation from ancient China. It incorporates … more
We can’t think of a better night out for you and somebody you care about. Music, dancing and fun are guaranteed. Explore the world of Latin and … more
Discover Your Family’s Rhythm! Make music an exciting part of your child’s life! Each week in Music Together® classes, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, … more
Welcome to Asheville Storytelling Circle's First Annual Black Mountain International Liars Contest! Get ready for a night of tall tales and hilarious … more
Whether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are completely new, this class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the … more
For over two decades The Walker Family Band has delighted audiences throughout the Southeast with a distinctive take on traditional styles, performing … more
BRIAR BRANCH is a homegrown, hometown string band. Long time Black Mountain residents, Julia Weatherford and Pearl Shirley, mother and daughter, have … more
RPB is a formidable improv comedy group consisting of Tom Chalmers, Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Kim Richardson and Josh Batenhorst. This is how it … more
In the weeks leading up to Art in Bloom, our gallery will feature selected pieces from regional artists. The works featured will be inspiration for … more
This workshop will cover monoprinting with gel plate techniques. Participants will use florals to create botanical-themed artwork on paper and fabric, … more
Whether you have dabbled in mosaics before or are completely new, this class will introduce you to the ancient art form of mosaics through the … more
Come and join expert artist David Nelson Collins at BMCA for a fun-filled morning of painting and creativity. You will learn how to create your own … more
We know how to throw a party! Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest and meet the floral designers. We'll kick off Art … more
Our self-guided garden tour features a diverse array of inspiring local gardens. Look for plein air artists creating in each garden! Your Garden Tour … more
Flowing with the Flowers is a chair yoga sequence suitable for everyone. Through guided visualization, we will focus on being present in the moment. … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Can't make it to the opening? Stop by during this time to visit the Art from the Garden. This beautiful show is free and open to the public. This year … more
Return to BMCA after Art in Bloom to view the works created during the Garden Tour by the plein air artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and … more
This totally terrific theatre camp will give you the chance to write from the perspective of your favorite characters. Learn and play with daily games … more
Learn the fundamentals of Plein Air painting with award-winning artist, David Nelson Collins. In this two-day workshop, you'll receive expert … more
Participants will create a garden-themed junk journal. Participants will use a variety of textures and papers to create the cover and pages. They will … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
This happiness extravaganza is open to students ages 3 to 6. Each day will be filled with dance classes and combinations focusing on jazz and hip-hop … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Get ready to step back into a time of myth and monsters. Begin your hero training this summer at BMCA with Heroes and Monsters Camp. Campers will hone … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
Join us this summer as we dance, sing, and play through the summer! Each week campers will enjoy music, dance, and crafts centered around different … more
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