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…

We hope this message finds you safe and well. Just over a month after Hurricane Helene forced us to close our doors, we are thrilled to announce the official reopening of the Asheville Art Museum! With power and running water restored, we’re…

Asheville Art Museum Reopens October 30 with Pay-What-You-Wish Admission for Appalachia Helene-Affected Regions The Museum’s Free Art and Wellness Programs Continue Asheville, NC - The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce its…

Looking to beat the heat or find shelter from the storm this August? Pop into our air-conditioned galleries to immerse yourself in art or enjoy a refreshing drink and the top-tier views from our rooftop Perspective Café! Become a member to…

Transforming Lives Through Art At the Asheville Art Museum, we believe that art not only enriches our lives—it has the power to fundamentally transform them. As a 501(c) nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors like you to…

Your support makes a difference for our community! At the Asheville Art Museum, we strive to transform lives through art. We do this by not only inviting people to experience the great works in our galleries, but also by creating opportunities to…

Spring/Summer Season Guide: Adult Studios at Asheville Art Museum The Museum's Adult Studios offer a core curriculum in drawing, painting, printmaking, and three-dimensional media, and also explores the intersections between them. Local and…

As we celebrate Museums Advocacy Day this February 26 and 27, we invite you to stand with us in support of art and culture at the Asheville Art Museum. Your participation in our Membership Program plays a crucial role in preserving the vibrancy and…

Asheville, N.C. -- The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to announce the upcoming exhibition, The New Salon: A Contemporary View, guest-curated by Gabriel Shaffer. On view from March 8 to August 19, The New Salon takes the tradition of the salon in…

2024 Museum Store Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Welcome to our Valentine's Day Museum Store Gift Guide, a celebration of local charm and unique treasures that resonate with the heart of our community. Embrace the season of love and explore…

Asheville, N.C. -- The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce a free Virtual Symposium on Wednesday, January 31, from 9:30 to 11am, highlighting the institution's Black Mountain College (BMC) Collection and progress toward the development of…

The Museum recognizes Western North Carolina youth for their original artworks Asheville, NC -- The Asheville Art Museum has announced the regional award recipients of the 2024 Scholastic Art Awards. Award winners will be featured in a student…

Asheville, N.C. -- The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce the acquisition of twelve new artworks, made possible through the generosity of its Collectors' Circle members and additional contributors. The Museum welcomed artworks created…

Invest in Museum excellence this holiday season! As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the extraordinary journey that the Asheville Art Museum has embarked upon over the past 75 years. From humble beginnings to becoming a…

Join us at the Museum in December! Embrace the spirit of the season with an artful December at the Asheville Art Museum. Immerse yourself in a variety of enriching experiences, from captivating talks and live musical performances to art-making…

The Asheville Art Museum is excited to be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year! Over the past seven and a half decades, the Museum has served as the hub for artistic inspiration and education in Western North Carolina, bringing together…

Purchase your tickets now to the 75th Anniversary Dance Party! Saturday, November 4 • 7–11pm $50 for Members; $65 non-members The Asheville Art Museum's 75th Anniversary Dance Party is tomorrow! Join us as we celebrate…

The 75th Anniversary Benefit Silent Auction—Bid Now and Win November 4 Live Silent Auction - Ends Saturday, November 4, 10pm Join us in celebrating a momentous milestone of art and culture in Asheville! As part of our grand 75th anniversary…

The Party of Three Quarters of a Century—Throw Down in ’70s Fashion Saturday, November 4 • 7–11pm $50 for Members; $65 non-members Celebrate three-quarters of a century of art and culture in style. Join us for a night of…

Explore the captivating world of Photorealism— See new exhibition Beyond the Lens On view through February 5, 2024 Tickets: Museum Members $7, Non-Members $10 + general admission New exhibition Beyond the Lens: Photorealist Perspectives on…

On View—Beyond the Lens: Photorealist Perspectives on Looking, Seeing, and Painting On view through February 5, 2024 Tickets: Museum Members $7, Non-Members $10 + general admission Throughout the history of painting from the mid-19th…

Asheville, NC - The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce Beyond the Lens: Photorealist Perspectives on Looking, Seeing, and Painting will be on view from September 8, 2023–February 5, 2024. Throughout the history of painting from the…

New Exhibition On View- Romare Bearden: Ways of Working On view through January 22, 2024 The Van Winkle Law Firm Gallery - Level 1 Romare Bearden (Charlotte, NC 1911–1988 New York, NY) African–American writer and artist, is renowned…

Asheville Art Museum Presents a New Exhibition Exploring the Inspiration and Creative Practices of Artist Romare Bearden Asheville, NC - The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce Romare Bearden: Ways of Working will be on view from August 9,…

Immerse in a Two Day Adult Studio of Book Binding with Alyssa Sacora Saturday, August 5 & Sunday, August 6 • 1–4pm $110 for two days Museum Members receive 10% discount Are you curious about how paper is made? Wondering what…

Explore the techniques of pressure printing, additive & subtractive, and monotype vs monoprints. Learn more straightforward, direct, and inky ways to create prints by hand or with a press. Color layering, ghost images, and pressure printing, all…

Thank you to Our 2023 Gala Diamond Sponsors—The Phoenix Retreat Many thanks to our 2023 Gala Diamond Sponsors, The Phoenix Retreat! We deeply appreciate their commitment to the Museum and to keeping the arts in Western North Carolina vibrant.…

Asheville Art Museum Celebrates its 75th Anniversary at the 2023 Annual Gala Asheville, NC - Please join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Asheville Art Museum! The Diamond Anniversary is a time to honor our?rich heritage…

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The Event of the Season: 2023 Gala Tickets On Sale Now! Saturday, June 17 VIP Valet Parking: Starts at 4:30pm VIP Reception in the Rooftop Perspective Café and Sculpture Terrace: 5–6pm 2023 Gala Cocktail Reception, Seated Dinner,…

On View Now—Altruistic Genius: Buckminster Fuller’s Plans to Save the Planet Opens Today! On View Through August 21, 2023 Appleby Foundation Exhibition Hall • Level 1 Public Tour: Thursday, April 20 • 6–7pm $7…

Upcoming Community Events at the Asheville Art Museum Asheville, NC - The Asheville Art Museum offers a wide range of creative and educational programs for youth and adults throughout the year. Programs and events invite visitors to explore…

Replica of R. Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion Car arrived at the Museum today. The vehicle is on loan from the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville and on view through the duration of the exhibition. Altruistic Genius: Buckminster Fuller’s…

Asheville Art Museum Receives Highest National Recognition: AAM Reaccreditation Awarded Reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums Asheville, NC —The Asheville Art Museum has again achieved Accreditation by the American Alliance…

Upcoming Community Events at the Asheville Art Museum Asheville, NC —The Asheville Art Museum offers a wide range of creative and educational programs for youth and adults throughout the year. Programs and events invite visitors to explore…

Asheville Art Museum Receives Highest National Recognition: AAM Reaccreditation The Asheville Art Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)—the highest national recognition afforded the…

Exhibition Opens—Pulp Potential: Works in Handmade Paper On View March 8 through July 24, 2023 The Van Winkle Law Firm Gallery • Level 1 Paper is an essential part of the art-making process for many artists, serving as the base for…

The Asheville Art Museum offers a wide range of creative and educational programs for youth and adults throughout the year. Programs and events invite visitors to explore artworks featured in exhibitions and the Museum’s Collection, to discuss…

In Conversation: Sherrill Roland Plus Hood Huggers Tour! Join interdisciplinary artist Sherrill Roland for a special public lecture centered around themes found within his solo exhibition, Sherrill Roland: Sugar, Water, Lemon Squeeze.…

Give a Museum Membership and Love Art Together! The Gift that Keeps on Giving All Year-Round Whether your special someone is a friend, family, or partner—give the gift of a Museum Membership and become art lovers, together! A dual or…

The generosity of the Museum's Collectors’ Circle members and additional contributors enabled the Asheville Art Museum to acquire 29 new artworks for its Collection at the end of 2022. The Museum welcomed artworks created throughout the 20th…

Young Artists Original Artworks Recognized by the Asheville Art Museum On View through March 6 The Asheville Art Museum and the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects are the Western North Carolina (WNC) regional…

January 19, 2023—The Asheville Art Museum offers a wide range of creative and educational programs for youth and adults throughout the year. Programs and events invite visitors to explore artworks featured in exhibitions and the Museum’s…