What once was an area of mills, now is a place of over 200 art studios. This area is where you would find most local art artifacts and delicious foods.

This is the perfect place for a fun night out. At Painting with a Twist you can get in touch with the inner artist you may never knew existed. They are a BYOB art studio that allows you to bring your own food and drink. They have skilled artists that will guide you through every step of the process that will allow you to end up with a beautiful masterpiece that you alone created where you bring your favorite beverage, your favorite food & your favorite people and we'll take care of the rest. Most painting times are in the evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

This gallery presents a wonderful collection of hand crafted objects that allow you to learn and share in the experience of making these fine crafts. New Morning Gallery currently features the largest stick furniture in the southeast. Call 828-274-2831.

Reopening in 1997, the Fine Arts Theatre is of the last remaining downtown cinemas. They premier 50 films a year giving you the remarkable opportunity to "Adventure in the Arts." Call 828-232-1536.

This unique, 3 story, 15,000 square foot art gallery gives you an incredible taste of the wide variety of art in Asheville. This space allows the gallery to uniquely diverse. Call 828-251-0202.

This is your chance to encounter some of the most remarkable and delightful glass art on Asheville. Bender Gallery is the only one in the area to host contemporary glass sculpture by US and international artists. For more info call 828-505-8341.

Asheville Gallery of Art has been bringing creative and beautiful art to the Asheville community for 30 years. This gallery’s unique high ceiling, open floor plan, and stained concrete floor will allow you to experience art on a whole new level. Call (828) 251-5796.

The Asheville Area Arts Council is a group of people dedicated to present the wonders of the local art amidst the Asheville area by promoting creativity in the community. For more info call (828) 258-0710.

A place where crafts meet culture. Appalachian Craft Center give you the unique experience having the wide options of pottery, carved eastern song birds, wooden toys, hand-woven looper rugs, jams, jellies, wooden kitchen utensils, and even bees' wax candles! Call 828-253-8499.

At the Asheville Emporium they celebrate creativity. Enjoy a shopping experience like nowhere else. In the emporium you will find a unique collection of hand crafted creations by local artist, products from throughout the world, Asheville t-shirts and plenty of kids stuff. most of their products are offered to you at very affordable prices. This is the perfect place for you to shop for Asheville souvenirs.