This Old House, This Old Town & Water Cycle

Exhibit Dates: May 29 – July 1
Ashe Arts Center

This Old House, This Old Town Exhibit celebrates the stories and memories embedded in our environments. Whether through painting, photography, sculpture, or mixed media, artists explore the themes of nostalgia, history, and community. Over 30 participating artists respond to this theme with work in the gallery.

Also in the Gallery: 

Water Cycle is collaboration between the New River Conservancy and artist Tom Hansell to protect freshwater resources along the New River in western NC. Over the past year, artists and community members have participated in river clean ups, created art from the river trash, and shared poems and songs from the river. Read more about the project.

Join us for the artist reception Friday, June 13, 5-7 pm.
Come enjoy the gallery exhibit during the Arts Center’s Open Hours:
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm

2025 EXHIBITS AT THE ASHE ARTS CENTER

LUTHIERS

JULY 3 – JULY 28

This exhibit celebrates luthiery, which has a long history in Appalachia. Local and regional artisans that specialize in building and repairing instruments will be featured with instruments on display throughout the month as well as special performances. A luthier is a skilled craftsperson who builds stringed instruments like guitars, banjos, and dulcimers, which are deeply rooted in Appalachia’s tradition music. 

STUDIO TOUR

JULY 29 – AUGUST 3 | OPEN TO STUDIO TOUR PARTICIPANTS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

WOMEN ARTIST MASTERS

AUGUST 7 – AUGUST 30 |  Group Exhibit – Not Open to Submissions

INSPIRED BY MY FAVORITE LITERATURE

SEPTEMBER 4 – OCTOBER 4 | OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

Artwork of any medium created within the past three years inspired by a work of literature; specify the work of literature that inspired you!

BEST OF THE BLUE RIDGE JURIED EXHIBIT

OCTOBER 9 – NOVEMBER 15 | OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS, PROSPECTUS TO BE POSTED IN AUGUST