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 engage with the rich tapestry of artistic expression unfolding within our city today.

Our dynamic events provide an opportunity for community members and diverse artists to come together, fostering connection and inspiration for all participants. Here’s an example of this work in action: we recently held a Community Day inspired by our latest exhibition The New Salon: A Contemporary View, which celebrates Pop-Surrealist, Graffiti, and Street Art, the event centered around creative activities with a similarly rebellious spirit.

Community members were invited to express the most fantastical corners of their imagination with chalk, visit our Makerspace to design press-on nails with help from Asheville nail artist Rachel Ghazarian, get a glimpse of their future with a tarot reading from Krysta Beth Heidman, or enjoy the perfect soundtrack provided by local DJ Lil Meow Meow. The event concluded with spotlight talks and tours of the exhibition, which includes works from local artists Ian Wilkinson, Maxx Feist, Ishmael Leaver, Danny Reed, and Brian Mashburn, giving visitors the opportunity to engage directly with the works that inspired the day's activities.

Your generous support is instrumental to initiatives like these, which foster vibrant connections between our community and the talented creatives who make Asheville’s art scene thrive. By contributing to our Spring Annual Fund, you play a crucial role in nurturing artistic excellence and enriching our community through the power of the arts.

We were thrilled to welcome over 900 visitors to The New Salon Community Day, and their feedback reaffirmed the value of our efforts. One attendee exclaimed, “The New Salon was incredible! And the no-cost, day-long event made it even more accessible”. Others appreciated the opportunity “to see art from community members in an accessible way” and the inclusivity of activities for all ages.

Friend, your support will fuel our ongoing mission to provide enriching programming for visitors, participants, students, families, and educators alike. Your gift, no matter the size, will leave an indelible mark on our community for years to come.

Make your gift by clicking the DONATE NOW button, visiting www.ashevilleart.org/donate, or calling 828.253.3227.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Museum and the transformative power of art. We hope to see you soon and often!

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Pamela L. Myers
Executive Director