Keeping the Arts at the Heart of Our Community

ArtsAVL awards $106K to 74 WNC artists through the Artist Support Grant, funding new work, training, and post-Helene creative growth across six counties.

ArtsAVL awards $60,712 to nine groups for free public arts events and launches new Rolling Mini-Grants to support pop-up and small-scale cultural programming.

Explore winter arts across Asheville & Buncombe County—from markets & performances to workshops & gallery strolls. Plan your season with our Winter Arts Guide.

Storybook Trolls and reclaimed wood sculptures transform The NC Arboretum this winter, with global and local art experiences across gardens and trails.

After 23 years, Asheville’s Urban Trail welcomes Fluvial, a new public sculpture by Waynesville artist Rachel David celebrating art, craft, and community.

ArtsAVL awards $171,546 in Grassroots Arts grants to 49 Buncombe County nonprofits, supporting recovery, education, and community connection.

ArtsAVL’s new fall video, part of its Redefine the Weekend campaign, highlights the creativity and charm of Buncombe County’s arts communities and local culture.

Celebrate fall in the Asheville area with festivals, exhibits, and workshops. Discover October’s best arts events across Buncombe County.

ArtsAVL awards over $50,000 to 17 artists and organizations to bring high-quality arts education to Buncombe County K–12 students in and out of school.