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Asheville City Market
Sat 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
April 18 - December 19
Public Works Building lot
S. Charlotte St.  Asheville, NC
Big Ivy Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
May 5 - October 24
At the Old Fire Station, center of town  Barnardsville, NC
Black Mountain Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 9 - October 31
First Baptist Church, 130 Montreat Rd  Black Mountain, NC
French Broad Food Coop
Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
April 12 - October 25
76 Biltmore Ave.   Asheville, NC
Greenlife Tailgate Market
Sun 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
May 3 - October 25
At Greenlife Grocery, N. Merrimon Ave.   Asheville, NC
North Asheville Tailgate Market
Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
April 18 - December 20
UNCA, take Weaver Blvd., follow signs    Asheville, NC
Riceville Tailgate Market
Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 23 - September 19
parking lot of the Riceville Community Center  Asheville NC
Weaverville Tailgate Market
Wed 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
April 29 - late October
Behind the community center at Lake Louise   Weaverville, NC
Wed PM Downtown Tailgate Market
Wed 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
April 29 - December 23
76 Biltmore Avenue, in the parking lot next to the French Broad Food Coop
Asheville, NC
West Asheville Tailgate Market
Wed 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
April 15 - October 28
grassy area at rear of parking lot for West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market.   Asheville, NC
 
THE ASHEVILLE URBAN TRAIL. Take a 1.7 mile stroll through downtown Asheville and discover the "museum without walls". Learn about the past and present which make the city unique.
 
THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM Magnificent 
gardens and miles of woodland trails. Continual special events and touring shows. Just as our experience of nature is intimate, visitors to The North Carolina Arboretum connect with plants in personal ways that are as diverse and rich as the land itself.  
Whether you enjoy strolling through gardens, exploring exhibits, enriching your mind or hiking and biking, the Arboretum offers activities for all ages
 
CARL SANDBURG HOME. Carl Sandburg, nationally renowned poet, biographer, lecturer, newspaper columnist, folksinger, author of American fairytales, and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, provided broad and enduring 20th century insight into the circumstances, worth and spirit of the American people. He passionately championed for the everyday working person, those who neither had the words nor the power to speak for themselves.
 
ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE.  since 1946 ACT has offered Western North Carolina superb productions of comedies, dramas, and musicals, and 2009 will be no exception. 828-254-1320. Please visit our site for this season's schedule.
 
Asheville NC stage theater.jpg (233195 bytes)NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY.   
Asheville’s professional theatre performs in an intimate off-Broadway style venue in the heart of downtown Asheville. Voted Asheville's Best Local Theater for three years in a row for a diverse season of gripping dramas, classics, family plays and outrageous comedies.
 
 THOMAS WOLF MEMORIAL Thomas Wolfe his mother's boardinghouse in Asheville, North Carolina—now the Thomas Wolfe Memorial—has become one of literature's most famous landmarks.
 
Asheville NC Botanical Gardens.jpg (28938 bytes)ASHEVILLE BOTANICAL GARDENS
 We are an independent non-profit organization housing a collection of plants native to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Our admission is free, but donations are appreciated and memberships are encouraged. Our Facilities are here for you to enjoy, from learning to identify native plants to holding your activities such as plant walks and weddings.
 
 
 
 
 

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Asheville North Carolina is situated on a plateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville NC rests at an altitude of 2300' feet, nestled between more than 100 mountain peaks above 5,000' feet. Within view from Asheville is Mt. Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River. Asheville ranks 13th in the nation for art galleries and the influence of so much creative spirit is felt throughout this remarkable "city in the sky". More than 100 years ago George Vanderbilt chose Asheville as the location for  his "American Castle", believing it was the ideal place.
Today nearly one million annual visitors to the Biltmore in Asheville, NC apparently agree. Asheville's historic downtown continues to undergo renovations and additions from outdoor cafes to cultural centers.
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ASHEVILLE NC VACATION RENTALS,  CABIN RENTALS
Asheville_NC_Cabin_Allees_GetawayALLEE'S GETAWAY (1) 3 BD, 2 BA, 2 fireplaces and GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEW. Free WIFI. Newer cedar cabin located in quiet mountain setting yet close to downtown Asheville, Biltmore, Blueridge Parkway, Hendersonville, Black Mountain. Sleeps up to 8. $175-$195 nt, $1000-$1150 wk. $$$ SPECIALS PAGE
Asheville_NC_Cabin_Cabin_Cove_Farm.JPG (717418 bytes) CABIN COVE FARM (1) 3 BD, 2 BA contemporary log home with mountain view, fireplace, hot tub and WIFI. Fully loaded kitchen, all linens, local phone. PET FRIENDLY with 1/2 acre fenced pet area and llamas to pet!. $195-$255 per night, $1170- $1530 wk. 
Asheville NC vacation rentals Dungoughin.gif (29224 bytes)DUNGOUGHIN & DUNROMIN CABINS(2) 2-4 BD, 1-2 baths, mountain views, fireplace, hot tub, DSL. Breathtaking VIEWS, privacy, charm and all the amenities of home inc. dishwasher, washer/dryer, AC, central heat, covered front porch.$225 /2 nts
Asheville NC vacation rental Heron Cabin.jpg (6130 bytes)HERON CABIN (1+)  1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, quaint cabin in sanctuary-like setting. Creeks, massage, trails, gazebo, HOT TUB, WIFI. Adjoining unit available for $175nt for both. Single side for $95 night, $570 week.
Asheville NC mountain lodge Shoji's Lodge.jpg (65824 bytes)SHOJI SPA & LODGE. The Lodge is located at Shoji Spa. A complimentary Private Spa Pass is provided to each guest. Full, gourmet kitchen, two sided fireplace, large decks with views to the valley. Next to the Blue Ridge Prkwy. $285-$485nt
Asheville NC cabin rental Spirit Mountain Sanctuary.JPG (109503 bytes)SPIRIT MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY. (1) $$$ SPECIALS PAGE. 1+ bd, 1 bath with mountain views, wood-burning fireplace and firewood, walking trails, guest robes, picnic baskets, BBQ grill, rockers, hammock, hot tub, Reiki Sessions. $175-$215nt, $1050- $1290wk
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Willow Winds Resort Cabins (25) Venezia Dream Farm House (1)
   
ASHEVILLE CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS AND CAMPING
Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. Primitive Campground, 98 Sites. Pic Table, Tent Pad, Lantern Hook, Fire Ring/Grill. Hot&Cold Showers. Flush Toilets. Summer Ed Programs. 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov.  Walk-in sites available. 375 Wesley Branch Rd  Asheville  (828) 670-5627 GPS: N35.48773  W82.62966 Directions: I-26, exit # 33 (old exit # 2), follow signs to Lake Powhatan. Accessible off Blue Ridge Parkway as well.
   
ASHEVILLE NC BED AND BREAKFASTS, INNS, LODGES
Asheville_Mountain_Lodge_Bent_Creek BENT CREEK LODGE  Incredible Mountain setting and views, fireplace, WIFI, delicious breakfast. 10 distinctly decorated rooms plus a 3 bd vacation rental. Hiking trails on site, large decks and wrap-around porch, whirlpool tubs. $145-$185 per night, $913-$1166 per week.  $$$ Packages & Specials
Asheville Nc Bed and Breakfast_Lion.JPG (5872656 bytes)The Lion and the Rose  Asheville restored mansion, rooms & suites with fireplaces, fridge. $140-$225 full GOURMET breakfast WIFI, 24hr guest pantry, robes - walk to downtown from prime location in Asheville's historic Monford district.  $140-$225 per night
Abbington Green Bed & Breakfast Inn A Bed of Roses
Aberdeen Inn Acorn Cottage and Bed & Breakfast
Albemarle Inn Bed & Breakfast Apple Wood Manor Inn
Asheville Oaks Inn Asheville Seasons Bed and Breakfast
A Spa-Inn Asheville Beaufort House Victorian Inn
Bent Creek Lodge The Black Walnut Bed and Breakfast
Blake House Inn Bridle Path Inn
Carolina Bed and Breakfast Chateau on the Mountain
Chestnut Street Inn Corner Oak Manor Bed & Breakfast
Crooked Oak Mountain Inn Crowne Plaza Resort
Cumberland Falls Bed & Breakfast 1891 Cedar Crest Inn
Dogwood Cottage Inn Dry Ridge Inn
Green Mountain Bed and Breakfast Hill House Bed & Breakfast
Inn at Wintersun Inn On Main
Katherine's Bed & Breakfast Lunazeno Bed & Breakfast
Mountain Laurel Bed & Breakfast Mountain Meadows
1900 Inn on Montford Norally Vision Vacation Rentals
North Lodge on Oakland Oakland Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Old Reynolds Mansion Owl's Nest Inn & Engadine Inn
Ox-Ford Farm Bed and Breakfast Inn Pinecrest Bed and Breakfast
Princess Anne Hotel Richmond Hill Inn
Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast Sourwood Inn
Sweet Biscuit Inn The Biltmore Village Inn
The Black Walnut Bed&Breakfast Inn The Grove Park Inn
The Lion and the Rose The Tudor House
Wildberry Lodge Wright Inn and Carriage House
ASHEVILLE NC REAL ESTATE  FOR SALE, AGENTS
Asheville NC Realtor David Clegg.jpg (68662 bytes)David Clegg, Real Estate Broker
Service area includes: Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville. Real estate brokers for luxury homes, estates, farms, large acreage tracts. Visit my site for all you need to know about Asheville NC real Estate.  
Kermit Sprinkles, Mountain Sunshine Realty
Service areas include Asheville, Leicester and surrounding communities. 

Kathleen Blanchette,  Broker Kim & Company Real Estate
ASHEVILLE NC LAND, DEVELOPMENTS, BUILDERS 
NC_Builder_DRA_Living_Highland.jpg (60625 bytes) DRA LIVING.  Highland Model - more models available beginning at $127,999!. Lots available now in our development in Black Mountain or we can build on your land. Home has first floor master suite, double porches and many available upgrades! 
The Bridges of Asheville  Ciel 
The Cliffs  DRA Living
Keswick Hills   The Ramble at Biltmore Forest 
South Cliff   
ASHEVILLE NC RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES & ENTERTAINMENT
Asheville NC restaurant The Corner Kitchen.jpg (53104 bytes)THE CORNER KITCHEN.  
(IN BILTMORE VILLAGE).
The absolute best homemade vegetable chips on the planet. But then they'd have to be great to share a plate with some of the best sandwiches in Asheville. All are with fresh, natural, quality ingredients. Open breakfast, lunch, dinner all with truly special meals for all three.
Asheville Independent Restaurant Association
The Arbor Grill (at  Biltmore) Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria The Bier Garden
Bistro (at The Biltmore) Bistro 1896
Black Forest Restaurant Bouchon
Burgermeisters Kitchen & Tap Carmel's Restaurant & Bar
Charlotte Street Grill & Pub Chef in Motion Restaurant
Chesleas and the Village Tea Room  
Chef Michael's Catering & Bistro Corner Kitchen
Deerpark Restaurant ( Biltmore) Dining Experiences,The Grove Park
The Dining Room ( Biltmore) Doc Chey's Noodle House
Early Girl Eatery Earth Fare Market & Cafe
The Flying Frog Cafe Forest Blue 
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill Inn
The Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern The Groovewood Cafe
Highland Brewing Company Horizons at The Grove Park Inn
India Garden Restaurant Jack of the Wood
La Paz Restaurante & Cantina Laurey's Catering & Gourmet to Go
The Laughing Seed Cafe Limones 
The Lobster Trap Malaprop's Bookstore & Cafe
Marble Slab Creamery The Market Place Restaurant
Mela Indian Restaurant Mellow Mushroom
Moose Cafe  The Orange Peel 
Hops & Vines Palatable Cafe & Catering
Pomodoros Greek & Italian Cafe Province 620 
Rezaz Mediterranean Cuisine Rosetta's Kitchen
Sante' Wine Bar Southside Cafe
The Stable Cafe (at The Biltmore) Sunset Terrace,The Grove Park Inn
S&W Steak and Wine Sunset Terrace Chophouse
Table Tupelo Honey Cafe
12 Bones Smokehouse Vensenzo's Ristorante & Bistro
Weaverville Milling Company Westville Pub
   
ASHEVILLE NC SHOPS, SERVICES
PERFORMANCE IMPRESSIONS PHOTOGRAPHY.  Live music photography gallery.  Performance Impressions is home to one of the largest modern live music photography galleries in the United States.  Live music concert photographer David Oppenheimer has been documenting live music performances in the mountains of North Carolina for over a decade. SHOP ONLINE
Asheville NC Shop Stewart Nye.jpg (64343 bytes)STEWART NYE HAND-WROUGHT JEWELRY.
When in Asheville visit Stewart Nye a local tradition weekdays 8:00-11:30, 12:30-3:30. Since 1933 we have made quality jewelry by hand in natures own designs. We work in Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass. You may watch our craftsmen at work, get questions answered and see a wide variety of the things we make. Our Jewelry is for sale at the Guild Crafts next door& other local craft shops. ONLINE SHOPPING 
YARN PARADISE. 
Yarn Paradise is a full-service yarn store located in historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC. Yarn  Paradise offers one of the largest selections of yarn in the Southeastern U S. New inventory arrives just about every day - be sure to drop by often and see what's new! We always have a small selection of specially priced sale yarns. We carry a complete line of the top brands of yarn, knitting patterns, knitting needles and supplies. Yarn Paradise also has a selection of sweater, hat and scarf kits; buttons, knitting bags, pins and more. 
ONLINE SHOPPING  
The Asheville Wine Market Bruisin' Ales
L.O.F.T. of Asheville Mast General Store
Sensibilities Day Spa Tops for Shoes
SUSAN MARIE DESIGNS Waggers Dog Depot
Village Antiques JEWELS THAT DANCE
THE CHOCOLATE FETISH BLUE
THE COMPLETE NATURALIST  Firestorm Cafe and Bookstore
FEATURED
CAROLINA MORNINGS
   Luxury Mountain Vacation Rentals and Asheville Cabins (80). We offer an exceptional selection of the finest vacation home rentals in the Asheville NC area. Whether you choose to stay in a captivating Blue Ridge Mountain chalet, a Smoky Mountain log cabin, an elegant downtown loft or a luxury vacation villa located at the center of Historic Biltmore Village, you will be showered with free exclusive activities, personal attention, exceptional service and superior amenities. Our vacation rentals offer spectacular mountain views, hot tubs, fireplaces, WIFI (wireless Internet), pool tables, pet friendly rentals and more.
Mountain_Discovery_Pass_FREE_with_Carolina_Mornings_Rentals       FREE Mountain Discovery Pass
           for each day you stay!

Enjoy FREE ski lift tickets, golf, whitewater rafting, Asheville Trolley Tours, Lake Lure Cruise and more from Carolina Mornings   
 
Asheville NC real estate for sale Sprinkles cottage.JPG (71251 bytes)         HOME FOR SALE
Great Asheville cottage for getaways or for rental income.
Peaceful and quiet setting, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement, new roof, new deck, and refinished hardwood floors. Attached carport in back with storage building. Small creek in front of house. Sit back and relax watching the deer and turkeys. MLS# 432031
  Kermit Sprinkles  Mountain Sunshine Realty
CURRENT EVENTS, FESTIVALS
February:
5-7    Celtic Adventure at The Grove Park Inn  Passion and artistry collide during this dream weekend for lovers of all things Celtic. Join us as we celebrate the Scots-Irish heritage of Western North Carolina with the finest in dance, literature, food, drink and music! Weekend concerts showcase some of the best and brightest talents in Celtic music including Gaelic Storm. Package prices starts at $699
12 - 14    15th Annual Bluegrass First Class Festival   Crowne Plaza Tennis and Golf Resort. The lineup of performers for the 2010 Bluegrass First Class Festival is unbeatable!  Many artists will be set up all around the hotel for your listening pleasures as well as performing in the Ballroom.
26   The Photography of Tim Barnwell: Explore Western North Carolina anthropological photography by Tim Barnwell at the Education Center's second floor gallery. Free with the parking fee

Through April 4  Women in Wood Exhibition at Grovewood
Gallery   Grovewood Gallery will present “Women in Wood,” an exhibition to bring light to the exceptional quality of work being created by women artists working in the medium of wood – both woodturning and constructed wood.

               For more events read the Asheville News BLOG
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, ADVENTURES
Asheville_NC_Trail_Rides_Sandy Bottom.jpg (16684 bytes)SANDY BOTTOM TRAIL RIDESFresh mountain air, breath-taking scenery and an old fashioned down-home friendliness greet you when you visit family-owned Sandy Bottom Trail Rides. We are located on a secluded ranch minutes north of Asheville, North Carolina that has been in the family for three generations. Our picturesque trails pass through the high country, scenic mountain meadows and wooded areas. Our rides are perfect for people of all ages and horseback riding abilities. We ride all ages, have no weight limits, and are flexible to meet your needs. One hour to all day rides. Wagon and buggy rides also available.
wpe1.jpg (14207 bytes) CURTIS  WRIGHT OUTFITTERS If you are planning a fly fishing trip let our professional guides help you locate and land your next Trophy Trout or Smallmouth Bass. From three retail shops and an online store, CWO offers outdoor apparel, outfitting, fly fishing education for all experience levels, destination travel packages, plus a wide variety of team building workshops.
ATTRACTIONS, PARKS NEAR ASHEVILLE NC
BILTMORE  America's "Castle" was built in 1895 by George Vanderbuilt  and is preserved and maintained today by his descendants. With interior square footage over 4 acres, 250 rooms, 65 fireplaces, 43 bathrooms and an impressive collection of art and period furnishing it is one of the East's most popular attractions. Once a working dairy farm the 8,000 acre estate now includes a winery; trails, gardens & grounds to explore; an Equestrian Center and River Bend Farm; a luxury Inn overlooking the grounds and mountains. Plan on spending at least one full day and more to fully enjoy all that Biltmore has to offer. For current discounts and specials see our SPECIALS PAGE
THE YMI CULTURAL CENTER.  
The YMI Cultural Center is an Asheville landmark in the heart of downtown, convenient to City Hall, Pack Square, Pack Place and art galleries and other cultural centers. Listed on the National  Register of Historic Places, the YMI has served Asheville's minority citizens since it was first established in 1893 as the Young Men's Institute. It houses numerous exhibits, many dealing with the history of African Americans in Western North Carolina, and sponsors such cultural events as Asheville's Goombay! Festival, an Annual Kwanzaa Celebration and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration. We invite all people to come share in the rich heritage and celebration of African and African American culture.
THE FOLK ART CENTER.   
Home base  for the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Center is the hub of traditional and contemporary mountain art and crafts With changing exhibits in both the focus gallery and the main gallery and the permanent exhibit all styles are displayed. Demonstrations and educational opportunities are scheduled regularly. The members shop is visited by thousands of tourists and locals annually.
ONLINE SHOP 
THE BLUERIDGE PARKWAY.
At 469 miles long the Parkway is the nation's longest scenic rural parkway. Now 70 years old it is administered  by the National Park Service and host to  approximately 20 million visits annually. It connects the Shenandoah Valley National Park with the Great Smokey Mountains National park in North Carolina and Tennessee. Along the route are opportunities for lodging, dining, camping, hiking and simply enjoying breathtaking views from easily accessible overlooks and picnic areas. Visit the Blueridge Parkway Association
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House.jpg (1736 bytes)BILTMORE VILLAGE.  
Built in the late 1890's as a classic planned community at the entrance to George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate, Biltmore Village today is truly one of the Carolinas' most unique touring and shopping environments.  It's the way shopping used to be - relaxed and enjoyable with top quality merchandise at realistic prices and wonderful customer service.  Enjoy quaint tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, open air dining, original houses from the 1900's, all combined with amazing collections of one-of-a-kind merchandise of true quality and value.
JW1webGROVE ARCADE   Built by E.W. Grove, the visionary and creator of the Grove Park Inn, the Grove Arcade opened in 1929 and thrived until World War II as one of the country's leading public markets. Asheville's historically renovated Grove Arcade has once again returned as a destination featuring the best the region has to offer from fabulous foods to delicious dining and local crafts. The wonderful design and architecture alone are worth a trip to Asheville!
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA NATURE CENTER  is a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region. Our purpose is to increase public awareness and understanding of all aspects of the natural environment of Western North Carolina through hands-on and sensory experiences. WNC Nature Center strives hard to meet the needs of our adopted 'critters' and our community. Each year we welcome 100,000 visitors through our doors - of which 30,000 are school children attending the Nature Center in conjunction with their classroom curriculum. ASHEVILLE NC
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM.
As the single visual arts facility serving Western North Carolina, the Asheville Art Museum, its collection and programs are the only such resources available to the diverse communities in the region. We are committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing life-long opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts. The Asheville Art Museum offers a wide and exciting variety of programs and facilities for all ages to enjoy.
DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE.  
At the center of Asheville’s vibrant downtown arts scene is the city’s finest theatre, offering live performances of music, theatre and dance throughout the year by nationally touring artists as well as professional and avocational regional arts groups. The Mainstage Season, runs from September through May, and features more than 30 performances by nationally touring artists in music, theatre and dance.
ASHEVILLE HISTORIC TROLLEY TOURS
See the best of Asheville from aboard a vintage trolley. Enjoy a fully narrated tour covering all  major points of interest in Asheville including The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Historic Biltmore Village, the downtown shopping and restaurant district, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, the Asheville Art Museum and art gallery district, The Asheville Visitor Center and much more. Step off the trolley at any of the convenient stops to shop, dine or sightsee, then re-board and continue the tour.
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ARTISTS, ART GALLERIES NEAR ASHEVILLE
Asheville Art Museum Video:

 
NEW MORNING GALLERY. 
New Morning Gallery , a fine crafts destination located in Historic Biltmore Village, displays a delightful collection of decorative andfunctional crafts all handmade by American artisans. For over thirty years the gallery has displayed ceramics, art glass, garden art, fountains, wall hangings, jewelry, wood, furniture, and much more! 
WWW.ASHEVILLEARTGALLERY.NET An online resource for art galleries throughout the Asheville area. Includes a locator map, physical addresses, phone numbers and direct links to each gallery website. River Arts District, Biltmore Village, downtown Asheville, and North, South, East and West Asheville.
16 Patton: Fine Art Gallery16 PATTON.  Fine art gallery. 16 Patton features original work by regional artists presented in an intimate gallery setting. We specialize in fine art for residential and private collectors, including paintings, sculpture, glass, ceramics, and more. 
ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL.
The Asheville Area Arts Council's Front Gallery, a 1,400 square foot exhibition  space, located at 11 Biltmore Avenue, in the middle of downtown Asheville, seeks to represent established and emerging local artists and groups.  We are open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm and some Saturdays.  Our exhibitions change almost monthly and there are often gallery talks or slide shows to accompany exhibits. 
ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART.  
Welcome to the Asheville Gallery of Art where visitors, collectors, interior designers - anyone with an eye for fine art will find a wide range of of talents, subjects, styles and mediums as broad as the Blue Ridge, at prices to accommodate every budget. Portraits and site specific or general commissions are also available.
Mountain Made storefrontMOUNTAIN MADE. Mountain Made  celebrates the artisans and entrepreneurs of Western North Carolina by creating a viable market for regionally produced fine art and fine crafts. Featuring the work of over 80 artisans including beautiful pottery, hand painted silks, jewelry, furniture, original oils-pastels-watercolors, stained glass, textile art, blown and fused glass, iron work, gourds, hand made books, and more.
VADIM BORA STUDIO AND GALLERY Unlimited in his ability to create in any media, Master Sculptor and painter  Vadim Bora is owner and principal artist of Vadim Bora Galleries & Studio in Asheville, NC. Originally from the republic of North Ossetia in Russia's Caucasus Mountains, Bora creates work that reflects the high standards found in classical and contemporary European techniques and traditions. 
cem_river district.jpg (60031 bytes)RIVER DISTRICT ARTISTS. 
Come to the River Arts District year 'round to meet artists in their studios. Friday is one of the best days to find many artists working in their studios. Twice a year, every second weekend in June and November, Asheville’s River Arts District opens to the public for two days of festivities known as the STUDIO STROLL. During the Studio Stroll, now in its 15th year, artists of the River Arts District welcome you into their studios to talk with them, see their latest artwork, watch demonstrations, and experience for yourself the magic hidden inside the time-worn factories and warehouses along the French Broad River.
Biltmore House by artist Lee Pantas.JPG (743555 bytes)CHERRY ORCHARD STUDIO.    Cherry Orchard Studio  Drawings of Asheville by acclaimed pen & ink artist and author Lee James Pantas. Cherry Orchard Studio is able to offer the complete  collection, reasonably priced as prints and note cards, of Mr. Pantas’ exquisite drawings of area hotels, churches, mountain scenes and historic buildings. Included in the collection are the historic Biltmore Estate, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Basilica of St. Lawrence, First Baptist Church,  Cathedral of All Souls, Smith McDowell House, Vance Birthplace, Lee Edwards High School, Pack Square and the Asheville City Building.

APPALACHIAN CRAFT CENTER.  Appalachian Crafts is your opportunity to enjoy the finest in traditional, hand-made crafts. From pottery that is not just pretty to look at, to heirloom quality quilts, to old fashioned toys for the kids, to hand-blown glass, to the music of Appalachia, to wood from hand carved birds to furniture, to original etchings, and gift certificates to cover it all! 

COLD RIVER GALLERY.
  The prophecies of many cultures predict this as a time of great transition between chaos and peace on earth . We believe the relationship between our environmental problems and the way we live our daily lives with each other, can be understood more deeply by learning of the messages found in ancient wisdom, the Earth herself and the animals we share this planet with.. Using art, jewelry and pottery, we hope to help make this connection.
PURA VIDA.
Looking for affordable contemporary art, jewelry, or a gift? Visit Pura Vida uptown Asheville, NC. Pura Vida offers a strong blend of local and national artists. Receptions are the first Friday following the Asheville Gallery Association Artwalk schedule, in April, June, August and October. 
wpe1.jpg (64813 bytes)LEE JAMES PANTAS.  In 2003 I completed an acrylic painting entitled "Liza's Reef", named after an imaginary coral reef  that is located near an imaginary island I have called VanuaSemia in the South Pacific. It is the first in a series  of coral reef paintings that I plan to complete  to document the reef.  In  2015 all of the work completed at that time will be exhibited locally and nationally, and then sold in auction with 50% of the profits from the sale of my coral reef art donated to organizations Liza's Reef is helping.  
Karen NewgardARIEL GALLERY.
Ariel Gallery is an artist cooperative featuring handmade work of renowned local artists from Asheville and the surrounding area. Enjoy original works in clay, fiber, glass, iron, metal, paper and wood. Meet local artists selling their own work. Located in the heart of the historic downtown art district two blocks from Pack Square and close to area attractions like Biltmore House.
NEW MORNING GALLERY.
 
New Morning Gallery , a fine crafts destination located in Historic Biltmore Village, displays a delightful collection of decorative andfunctional crafts all handmade by American artisans. For over thirty years the gallery has displayed ceramics, art glass, garden art, fountains, wall hangings, jewelry, wood, furniture, and much more! 
BELLAGIO ART TO WEAR.
Memorable clothing by accalimed American textile artists, fashion designers, dazzling handcrafted jewelry and gorgeous one-of-a-kind accessories is located in Historic Biltmore Village
Will Henry Stevens, untitled, 1946, oil on canvas, 16" x 23.5". Gift of Herbert S. Johnson, Asheville Art Museum Collection.THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM.
As the single visual arts facility serving Western North Carolina, the Asheville Art Museum, its collection and programs are the only such resources available to the diverse communities in the region. We are committed to being a vital force in community and individual development and to providing life-long opportunities for education and enrichment through the visual arts. 
Asheville NC Fine Arts League.jpg (20240 bytes)THE FINE ARTS LEAGUE OF THE CAROLINAS.  
The Fine  Arts League of Asheville was established to preserve and develop the artistic traditions of classical realism. Our mission is to cultivate knowledgeable, disciplined artists by training them in the foundations of drawing and painting in our natural north light studios in downtown Asheville
Exhibiting ArtistsWOOLWORTH WALK.  
Woolworth Walk is proud to announce that there are now more than 150 exhibiting artists and artisans selling and making jewelry, fine art, decorative art and crafts in it’s nearly 20,000 square feet of air-conditioned, quality display and studio space. Located at 25 Haywood in downtown Asheville, NC, Woolworth Walk continues to attract and add new artists, artisans and crafters on a monthly basis.
     
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