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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...
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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...
Arts Recovery Plan, Creative Economy, Hurricane Helene, News, News - Advocacy, Reports
ArtsAVL Releases Complementary Studies on Buncombe County’s Creative Economy ASHEVILLE, NC (September 2025) —ArtsAVL has released two major research reports, both prepared by Riverbird Research, that together provide the most comprehensive picture to date of Buncombe...
Arts Recovery Plan, Hurricane Helene, News, News - Advocacy, Reports
Coordinated Arts Recovery Efforts Underway in Asheville and Buncombe County Following the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, multiple planning initiatives are now underway to guide Asheville and Buncombe County toward a more resilient, equitable, and creative...
Arts Recovery Plan, Hurricane Helene, News, News - Advocacy, Reports
Building a Legacy of Resilience: Arts and Culture Recommendations from the ULI Panel In the wake of Tropical Storm Helene’s devastation, Asheville is facing a rare opportunity to not just recover, but to rebuild stronger, more equitably, and more creatively. The Urban...