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State of the Arts Brunch Brings Together Artists and Arts Advocates
On October 30, ArtsAVL hosted a lively 2023 State of the Arts Brunch at The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. The Brunch provided a critical snapshot of the current state of our creative sector, as well as an opportunity for the creative community to celebrate and connect. The sold out event included presentations from local arts and civic leaders and brought together individual artists, arts organizations, and arts advocates.
Arts AVL Announces 11 Arts for Schools Grantees
ArtsAVL is thrilled to announce that 11 artists and arts organizations have been awarded the Arts for Schools Grant. The grant supports nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County providing arts-focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for K-12 students in public schools.
Brian and Gail McCarthy receive the 2023 John Cram Arts Leadership Award
Brian and Gail McCarthy, the founders of Highwater Clays and Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, will be awarded for their service to the local arts community with the John Cram Arts Leadership Award, nicknamed the “Crammy.” The award will be presented at the annual State of the Arts Brunch, happening October 30 at The Orange Peel.
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