River Arts District, Asheville, NC

New exhibit at the Clingman Cafe

June's exhibit at the Clingman Cafe features the work of Constance Williams and Vicki Brown of Curve Studios.

Constance Williams

Show and Sell

The Show and Sell show is Friday night only at the Wilkie Building at 97 Roberts Street, from 6 to 9pm. Please come by and check out all the beautiful new artwork our talented little group will be showing, and selling! This includes paintings, ceramics, clothing, and more...

Vicki Brown

Vicki Brown won Honorable Mention in "Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media" category at the Armory Art Center's annual juried art show in West Palm Beach, Florida. Vicki's award-winning painting was "I Am Woman", a watercolor on handmade paper, 30 inches by 22 inches.  This painting and others by Vicki Brown can be seen at ConVic Art studio & gallery at the Curve Studio Complex at 12 Riverside Drive, in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. She shares her studio with fellow artist Constance Williams.  For more information, please visit her art website  web.mac.com/vickibrown

Parking for the Studio Stroll

Wondering where you can park during the Studio Stroll? Should you walk or drive between studios? Here's a map to show you where to find parking (PDF). You may choose to walk between studios, although in some cases, you may find the distances a little far to carry your purchases. The lack of sidewalks on certain stretches could deter you, but thanks to on-street parking, studio building parking lots, and the generous donation of parking lots by local businesses (RiverLink, AVL Technologies and Mail Man, to name a few), you will find it easy to visit all of the studio buildings in the River Arts District.

Studio Stroll

It's less than a month until the River Arts District Studio Stroll on June 14-15! Watch the blog for information about new participating artists, a map of free parking, and some pictures of preparations for the Studio Stroll.

Birthday Celebration at Jonas Gerard Fine Art

Summer Classes at Odyssey Center

Odyssey Center is now taking registrations for Kid's Summer Clay Camps - 5 half days, Monday-Friday, mornings or afternoons...and...Adult Summer Clay Workshops and classes in Hand Building and Wheel Throwing - 5 day intensives and 5 week classes available!
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Skip Rohde: Courtroom Artist

Skip Rohde is the courtroom artist for WLOS-TV in Asheville.  He is currently working on the trial of former sheriff Bobby Medford.  Skip's courtroom drawings, including all those shown during the news reports, will be on display during the upcoming Studio Stroll.

Happy Birthday Jonas!

The First Birthday Celebration for Jonas Gerard Fine Art in the River Arts District will kick off with a gathering of Asheville's notables on May 19th at 4:30 pm. The Gallery continues its birthday celebration through the River Arts District Studio Stroll on June 13th, 14th and 15th. Anyone visiting the studio from May 19th through June 15th can enter to win a painting to be gifted to a lucky entrant on Sunday, June 15th at 4 p.m.

As a birthday gift to the community, Jonas will be painting live in his studio on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m.

All events are free and open to the public with plenty of birthday cake, drinks and music.

Robert Winkler at the Flood Gallery

Flood Gallery Fine Art Center is proud to present Lines: Sculpture by Robert Winkler. This exhibition will be on view from May 17th through June 22nd, 2008. The opening reception, sponsored by Barefoot Wines, is slated for May 17th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Flood Gallery located in the Phil Mechanic Studios building (109 Roberts Street, Asheville River Arts District, 28801).  For more information, please visit www.floodgallery.org or call 828.254.2166.