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Arts Recovery Enters State-Level Conversations on Western North Carolina’s Future

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Arts Recovery Enters State-Level Conversations on Western North Carolina’s Future ArtsAVL invited to present on regional arts recovery, outlining current conditions and recommendations for state consideration ASHEVILLE, NC (April 2026) —At the April 20 meeting of the...

All Arts. All Ways. WEST: RAD, Leicester, and Candler

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All Arts. All Ways. in West Asheville, RAD, Leicester, and Candler Explore Hidden Gems Across Asheville’s Creative West Side West Asheville, the River Arts District (RAD), Leicester, and Candler form a dynamic creative corridor where working artists, makers, and...

Proposed City Budget Cuts Put Asheville’s Arts and Economic Recovery at Risk

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Proposed City Budget Cuts Put Asheville’s Arts and Economic Recovery at Risk Update (April 2026):Thanks to strong advocacy from the community, funding for the Event Support Grant and holiday events was restored during the City’s April 14 budget work session. While...

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Asheville’s Music Industry Is Bigger Than It Was in 2016 — But Structurally Different

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Asheville’s Music Industry Is Bigger Than It Was in 2016 — But Structurally Different ASHEVILLE, NC (March 2026) —For years, music has been central to Asheville’s identity. It shapes the rhythm of downtown streets, fills neighborhood venues, anchors festivals, and...

All Arts. All Ways. Spring Into Festivals, Markets & Events Across Buncombe County

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All Arts. All Ways. Spring Into Festivals, Markets & Events Across Buncombe County Photo courtesy of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Warm weather is on the way, and we’re starting a perfect season to get out and enjoy Buncombe County’s creative...