 Asheville Arts and
Cultural Interests
Asheville North Carolina is a very popular region
in the Southeast among artists and musicians. The Blue
Ridge Mountains that surround Asheville NC and
Black Mountain
North Carolina provide the idyllic setting to inspire
and renew artists' creativity. Asheville NC has
become an place of artistic refinement and
technical exchange within the artistic
community. With such an abundance of scenic
beauty and charming historic areas, it's no
wonder that Asheville North Carolina and Black
Mountain are filled with art museums, galleries,
community theatres and several show venues. Enjoy
some of the finest shows and become inspired by the many
galleries and community museums in the area. A few of
the most popular arts and cultural
Asheville NC
Attractions are detailed below.
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Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-3227
The world renowned Asheville Art Museum has a phenomenal
collection that showcases some very significant American
works from the 20th and 21st century. The museum pays
homage to the area’s cultural heritage and houses works
from award winning artists from around the region.
Annually, the Asheville Art Museum welcomes thousands of
visitors and typically runs around 14 exhibitions each
calendar year. |
Asheville Community Theatre
35 East Walnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-1320
For more than six decades, the Asheville Community
Theatre has been entertaining it’s visitors and patrons
through their dynamic shows at 35 East Walnut Street.
Renowned for being the oldest continuously operating
theatre in Asheville, the Asheville Community Theatre is
also one of the oldest community theatres in the nation!
Marking their 63rd season this year, the Asheville
Community Theatre has fantastic shows planned in their their
large, 399 seat auditorium. Call 828-254-1320 for
information on show times and a schedule of events. |
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
225 West State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-0930
Black Mountain is a community that thrives on creativity
and self expression and has a long history of being an
artist’s haven. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts
is a special place located in the historic Old City Hall
building. The gallery features unique exhibits and
special programs in music and the visual and performing
arts. Throughout the year several special events open to
the public are hosted by the Black Mountain Center for
the Arts. Classes and workshops are
offered regularly and the Pottery Studio inside the
center offers a “paint – on” experience where patrons
can choose a piece of pottery to get creative with. A
special time at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts
is during the yearly Art in Bloom event which is a
wonderful three day flower and art show. Come and be a
part of the arts at the Black Mountain Center for the
Arts. Check out the center at 225 West State Street in
Black Mountain or call 828-669-0930 for more
information. |
Brevard Music Center 1000 Probart Street
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-2100
The Brevard Music Center is one of the nation's most
exciting musical endeavors with its special musical
training school and diverse concert series. Featuring
over 80 performances each year during their summer
festival, the Brevard Music Center brings music such as
symphony, pops, grand opera, Broadway, chamber music,
jazz, and rock to Western North Carolina. The Brevard
Music Center’s 73rd season begins June 26, 2009 and will run
for seven weeks until August 9, 2009. You will
definitely want to enjoy a show if you are visiting us
during the summer season. The Brevard Music Center is
located at 1000 Probart Street in Brevard, call
828-862-2100 for more information.
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The Folk Art Center – Southern Highland Craft Guild
382 Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville NC, 28805
828-298-7928
Located right off the NC Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville
at Milepost 382, the Folk Art Center and Southern
Highland Craft Guild is a remarkable gallery that
displays works by numerous craft artists from all around
the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Visitors to the
center can browse the three art galleries and shop
for handmade and one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork at the
Southern Highland Craft Guild shop. Call 828-898-7928
for more information; the craft guild offers daily craft
demonstrations, and regular events are held yearly here.
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 888-669-5991,
email us, or use our
online request form. |
