2023 Buncombe County Creative Economy Report

2023 Creative Economy Snapshot: Buncombe County’s Creative Sector Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Benchmarks The 2023 Creative Economy Snapshot highlights a full recovery and continued growth for Buncombe County’s creative sector, reaching new milestones in both employment and...

Asheville Metro Manufacturing Research Summary

Creative Manufacturing in Asheville Metro: 2023 Research Summary on Craft Industry Needs The 2023 Creative Manufacturing Research Summary, developed by the Asheville Area Arts Council (now ArtsAVL), provides a high-level look at the state of craft-based manufacturing...

Creative Manufacturing Sector Plan

Creative Manufacturing in WNC: A Strategic Plan for Craft Sector Growth The Western North Carolina Creative Manufacturing Sector Development Plan outlines a regional strategy to grow the area’s thriving craft and artisan economy. Commissioned by ArtsAVL and partners...