As Western North Carolina continues its long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene, recent decisions at the local, state, and federal levels are shaping the future of arts and culture in our region—for better and worse.
On Monday, May 12, 2025, more than 200 community members gathered at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown for the 2025 State of the Arts Brunch, hosted by ArtsAVL.
rtsAVL announces that the Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications. The grant supports nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County providing arts-focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students in public schools from grades K-12.
ArtsAVL has awarded $680,000 in Arts Business Relief Grants to 136 arts businesses across 19 Western North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene.
ArtsAVL has officially launched Redefine The Weekend, a bold new campaign designed to connect visitors to Buncombe County’s vibrant arts scene across four key regions: downtown Asheville, the River Arts District (RAD), Weaverville, and Black Mountain.
