As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to share all the ways you can support local artists, connect with the Museum, and find meaningful gifts for everyone on your shopping list. We also have a lineup of exciting events to help you celebrate the season with friends and loved ones.

Happy holidays from the Asheville Art Museum!

Experience American Made

Our latest exhibition, American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, features more than 70 works of art by renowned American artists.

Dive deeper into the exhibition with our expert-led Express Tours every Saturday and Sunday from 2–2:30pm. Free Family Fun Guides are also available in English and Spanish at the front desk and in the exhibition hall to help visitors of all ages engage the works on view more fully.

This exhibition has been made possible through the generous major support of Julia Calkins Peterson and James Peterson, with additional support provided by Brunk Auctions.

Upcoming Events

Drink & Draw | Every Sunday, 1–4pm

Free with Perspective Café purchase.

Grab a drink and unlock the art supplies with your purchase! Get creative by drawing on our café tables, which are covered with paper for you to sketch, doodle, or create your own masterpiece!

Connections | December 18, 10–11:30am

Registration encouraged.

Connections is a program serving adults with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Led by teaching artist Cynthia Cutting, each monthly Connections program includes a tour and a related art activity.

The Art of Yoga | December 21, 10–11am

$10 for one class, $25 for the series of 3.

Join us in the Museum Atrium for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Each session features a deep dive into one artwork drawing connections between the imagery and our yoga practice—then explore the Museum afterwards!

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Family Program Highlights

Makerspace | Every Saturday, 1–5pm

Free with Museum admission.

Join us for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff! Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by on-view exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Winter Art Camp | December 30

Each session $50—save 10% with Museum Membership.

Designed for students in grades K–2 and 3–5, this dynamic, two-session camp offers a fun, art-filled experience led by our expert educators. Your child will explore their creativity in the Museum’s Studio, experimenting with a range of media. Don’t miss out on this exciting, artistic journey!

Grades K–2 Registration

Grades 3–5 Registration

Support Local Artists

Looking for unique, meaningful holiday gifts? The Museum Store features an array of consignment items crafted by talented local artists. By shopping with us, you not only discover one-of-a-kind treasures but also support both the arts and your community.

Stop by today and make your holiday shopping truly special!

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