THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT IS OPEN AND STRONGER THAN EVER

Celebrate art, music, and community in Asheville’s creative heart.

Welcome to the River Arts District (RAD), a vibrant community of over 700 artists, and artist-owned and operated collectives and galleries. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 24, for The Great RAD Sale, a district-wide event offering steep discounts on discontinued items, overstock, and seconds from working local artists.

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RADfest

Join us November 8-9, 10am-5pm, throughout Asheville’s River Arts District for two days of art, music, and community. Enjoy live performances, open studios, artist demos, local food trucks, and family-friendly fun as creativity comes alive throughout the district.

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Please consider donating to our Hurricane Helene recovery efforts to help us support our artists coming back and remaining open in the River Arts District. We appreciate your support!

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Upcoming Events

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Flame Shop: 30 Minute Make Your Own

 January 21, 2026 - 10:30 am - January 21, 2026 - 5:00 pm North Carolina Glass Center Learn More

Gel Plate Monoprinting - Wabi-Sabi Approach

 January 21, 2026 - 11:00 am - January 21, 2026 - 2:00 pm Trackside Studios Learn More

Life Drawing – 2-hour short & medium pose session

 January 21, 2026 - 6:00 pm - January 21, 2026 - 8:00 pm Trackside Studios Learn More
EXPLORE Asheville Artists by MEDIUM
Basketry • Fiber • Textiles • Wood
Bookbinding • Paper
Chairs • Furnishings • Interiors • Lighting
Clay • Ceramics • Pottery
Glass • Metal
Illustration • Printmaking
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Thanks to our Curator Level Corporate Sponsors