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1. AMERICAN FOLK ART & FRAMING64 BILTMORE AVENUE828.281.2134 | AMERIFOLK.COMMON-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5

Contemporary folk art, including painting, wood fired pottery, found object sculpture, and wood carvings. Providing innovative custom framing for the preservation and presentation of fine art.

2. APPALACHIAN CRAFT CENTER10 NORTH SPRUCE STREET828.253.8499 | APPALACHIANCRAFTCENTER.COMMON-SAT 10-5, APRIL THRU DEC, SUN 10-2

From generations of Appalachian craftsmen come beautiful handicrafts in pottery, face jugs, quilts, and Mountain made toys to enhance your home. Come Share our love of authentic mountain handicrafts!

3. ARIEL GALLERY19 BILTMORE AVENUE828.236.2660 | ARIELCRAFTGALLERY.COMMON-SUN 11-6

Ariel Gallery is an artist owned contemporary craft gallery featuring compelling original works by renowned local artists in clay, furniture, glass, jewelry, fiber, wood, metal, and mixed media.

4. ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL207 COXE AVENUE828.258.0710 | ASHEVILLEARTS.COMMON–FRI 10-5

The collective voice for the arts in Buncombe County offers contemporary exhibition spaces for working artists at its Refinery Creator Space location in Asheville’s South Slope.

5. ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM175 BILTMORE AVENUE (POP-UP LOCATION)828.253.3227 | ASHEVILLEART.ORGTUE-SAT 10-5, SUN 1-5

The Asheville Art Museum’s 2 S. Pack Square location is closed for major construction. Visit us at our pop-up location to view an exhibition and shop in our Museum gift shop.

6. ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART82 PATTON AVENUE, CAPITAL CENTER828.251.5796 | ASHEVILLEGALLERY-OF-ART.COMMON-SAT 11-6, SUN 1-4

Downtown Asheville’s longest-established Fine Art Gallery, celebrating 29 years, represents 31 regional artists and offers a wide variety of styles and media from representational to abstract. New exhibitions monthly.

7. aSHEville MUSEUM 35 WALL STREET828.785.5722 | ASHEVILLEMUSEUM.COMOPEN LATE! SEE WEBSITE FOR SEASONAL HOURS

Come get “Rosied Up” at aSHEville Museum!Inspirational Exhibits from Historic to ContemporaryMuseum Gift Shop 50+ local artists.apparel.souvenirs.fairtrade.kids

8. BENDER GALLERY12 S. LEXINGTON AVENUE828.505.8341 | BENDERGALLERY.COMMON-SAT 11-5, SUN 12-5

A contemporary fine art and sculpture gallery with an emphasis on glass sculpture. Featuring national and international artists in a sophisticated setting. Exhibitor at prominent art fairs around the US.

9. BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM + ARTS CENTER 56 + 69 BROADWAY STREET828.350.8484 | BLACKMOUNTAINCOLLEGE.ORGMON 11-5, WED-SAT 11-5, CLOSED TUE & SUN

Exhibition galleries dedicated to exploring the history and legacy of Black Mountain College, the world’s most acclaimed experimental educational community. Free admission.

10. BLUE SPIRAL 138 BILTMORE AVENUE828.251.0202 | BLUESPIRAL1.COMMON-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5

For over 25 years, a stunning 3-level, 15,000sq. ft. gallery specializing in Southeastern fine art and studio craft. Blue Spiral proudly represents the estate of Will Henry Stevens (1881-1949).

11. BENCHSPACE GALLERY & WORKSHOP,THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN67 BROADWAY STREET828.785.1357 | CRAFTCREATIVITYDESIGN.ORGTUE-SAT 10-6

A national craft destination, Benchspace is a gallery and workshop that investigates contemporary practices of making in the shifting creative landscape of the 21st century. Free admission.

12. CONTEMPORANEO ASHEVILLE4 BILTMORE AVENUE 828.253.0879 TUES-THU 10-7, FRI-SAT 10-10, SUN 11-5

The gallery specializes in an evolving collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and installa-tions from accomplished artists around the world. The shop offers unique and representational items for the discerning customer.

13. THE HAEN GALLERY52 BILTMORE AVENUE828.254.8577 | THEHAENGALLERY.COMMON–SAT 11-6, SUN 12-5

A bright and open contemporary space, the Haen Gallery is committed to providing extraordinary quality and service, as well as access to thoughtful and compelling artwork for the entire community.

14. HORSE + HERO14 PATTON AVENUE828.505.2133 | HORSEANDHERO.COM11-7, 7 DAYS A WEEK, OPEN LATER ON WEEKENDS

Housed in an original art deco storefront, Horse + Hero specializes in neoappalachian art and craft that is design-minded, worldwise and rooted in the craftways and culture of our southern Appalachian mountains.

15. JEWELS THAT DANCE63 HAYWOOD STREET828.254.5088 | JEWELSTHATDANCE.COMMON-SAT 10:30-6

Jewels That Dance invites you to visit the working studio of award winning designer-goldsmith Paula Dawkins. The gallery features Paula’s work and thatof many other contemporary jewelry artists.

16. LEXINGTON GLASSWORKS81 S. LEXINGTON AVENUE828.348.8427 | LEXINGTONGLASSWORKS.COMMON-SAT 10-6, SUN 11-6

Lexington Glassworks is a working studio and gallery set in a 1940s warehouse. We feature high-quality custom lighting, hand-blown glass, and a craft beer bar.

17. MORA9 W. WALNUT STREET, SUITE 2A828.575.2294 | MORACOLLECTION.COMMON-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5

Mora offers a carefully curated collection of modern jewelry made by artists. More than 30 distinguished designers are represented in a vibrant boutique that celebrates Asheville’s independent spirit.

18. MOUNTAIN MADEGROVE ARCADE, 1 PAGE AVENUE, SUITE 123828.350.0307 | MTNMADE.COMMON-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-5

Featuring the work of over 80 Western North Carolinian artisans. Fine hand crafted jewelry in silver, glass, and beadwork. Wonderful metal, wood, and pottery pieces, local music and books.

19. THE SATELLITE GALLERY55 BROADWAY STREET828.505.2225 | THESATELLITEGALLERY.COMTUES-SAT 11-6, SUN 11-5

The Satellite Gallery is one of Asheville’s premier contemporary galleries. Specializing in local, national and international Pop Surrealist and Urban Contemporary artists.

20. SUSAN MARIE DESIGNS19 BILTMORE AVENUE828.277.1272 | SUSANMPHIPPSDESIGNS.COMMON-SAT 10-5:30, SUN 11-4

Asheville’s international award winning jewelry designer and goldsmith, Susan Marie Phipps, invites you to select from her fine jewelry creations or she would love to create the design of your dreams.

21. TRACEY MORGAN GALLERY 188 COXE AVENUE828.505.7667 | TRACEYMORGANGALLERY.COMTUES-SAT 10-6, SUN 12-4

TMG Specializes in contemporary photography, works on paper, painting, sculpture and installation by emerging and established artists from the United States and Abroad.

22. VAN DYKE JEWELRY & FINE CRAFTS29 BILTMORE AVENUE828.281.4044 | VANDYKEJEWELRY.COM MON-SAT 10-6, SUN 10-3

Visit this inviting space and surround yourself with the creations of Asheville’s finest local artists. Enjoy locally made jewelry, pottery, paintings, woodwork, and more.

23. WOOLWORTH WALK25 HAYWOOD STREET828.254.9234 | WOOLWORTHWALK.COMOPEN 7 DAYS

Asheville’s largest venue for visual expression by 170 local artists and the Old-Fashioned soda fountain.

24. ZAPOW!150 COXE AVENUE828.575.2024 | ZAPOW.COMOPEN EVERY DAY, CALL FOR HOURS.

Illustration Narrative and Pop Culture Art featured in a new larger location surrounded by Asheville’s best new breweries.

25. ZEST JEWELRY ART 16 PATTON AVENUE828.254.2630 | ZESTJEWELRY.COM

A hip, exciting jewelry studio in downtown Asheville, celebrating local fine art, as a backdrop to hand fabricated original jewelry design. A vibrant contemporary gallery with zest.

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