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Advocacy Update: Local Progress, State Stalemate, and Federal Setbacks for Arts Recovery
Advocacy Update: As Western North Carolina continues its long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene, recent decisions at the local, state, and federal levels are shaping the future of arts and culture in our region—for better and worse.
State of the Arts Brunch Highlights Recovery, Resilience, and Renewal for Buncombe County’s Creative Sector
On Monday, May 12, 2025, more than 200 community members gathered at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown for the 2025 State of the Arts Brunch, hosted by ArtsAVL.
Arts AVL Awards $680,000 in Arts Business Relief Grants Across Western North Carolina
ArtsAVL has awarded $680,000 in Arts Business Relief Grants to 136 arts businesses across 19 Western North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.
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