Events
Resilience: Art & Community -- ART AUCTION!!
Trackside Studios in the River Arts District is hosting an auction of art salvaged after Hurricane Helene and art inspired by what we all went through individually and collectively. This auction acknowledges the 2-year milestone of Hurricane Helene, including the flooding of Trackside Studios, the creative home to 60 local artists. Net proceeds will be split evenly between the artist and BeLoved Asheville, a local non-profit organization that tirelessly supports community members, long before, during and since Helene.
Auction pieces may be viewed in person at Trackside Studios, 375 Depot Street, Asheville, NC, daily from 11 am to 5 pm. The auction itself is held online at Resilience: Art & Community | Trackside Studios
Many of the "survivor" art pieces have visible damage, demonstrating their endurance. Some pieces were created from materials that were salvaged from the mud after flood waters retreated. Each "inspired" piece carries a story too ... of artists digging deep within themselves to find the energy, courage and heart to move forward when so much around them is broken.
The stories for each piece are told by the artist on the auction site and on labels at the studio. Purchasing one of these survivors or inspired pieces will help support the creator plus countless community members in the Asheville area through the work of Beloved Asheville.
Gallery: On an Adventure
Artists Sennyo Senn, Hal Brindley and Kimberly Smith's works explore the joy, peace, exhilaration, and friendship one may find when seeking adventures. Sennyo and Hal both use animals and plants from nature as the explorers. Kim's rendition of a tent in the woods with the moon shining invites each of us to pull up a chair around the campfire and unwind.
Art & Chill - Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm (resumes 8/13/26)
Bring any art/craft/hobby supplies you want to work with and stop by at any time during Art & Chill. This is a great opportunity to work on a project you have been putting off, experiment with something new, or just doodle some stick figures in this relaxed, no-pressure art time. (There is no instruction unless you specifically request feedback).
You are also welcome to just hang out! If you play a musical instrument and want to share what you’re working on, feel free too!
All art forms welcome. Some basic art supplies are on hand if you don’t have any with you.
All ages welcome. 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required!
2nd Saturday Receptions
Join us for sips & snacks every 2nd Saturday