Welcome to the weekend! We invite you to experience the creativity and inspiration of the vibrant arts scene in Buncombe County. From ballet in Pack Square and music in Weaverville to studio tours in North Asheville and the celebration of the resilience (and reopening!) of studios in the River Arts District, the creative pulse of our community is strong. Want even more? Find events, galleries, and classes throughout the entire week with the Arts AVL Event Calendar. Here’s your guide: 📍 Downtown Asheville 🩰 Fall into Dance with The Asheville Ballet in Pack Square (9/12 & 9/13) 📍 North Asheville 🖌️ Tour the artist studios in Grovewood Village (9/13 & 9/14) 📍 River Arts District 🌤️ Experience the resilience of the RAD with new studio openings, celebrations, and commemorative art marking the one year anniversary of Helene with the River Arts District Artists, Asheville (9/13) 🧶 Celebrate the re-opening of more studios in the RAD including the Grand Re-Opening of the fantastic fiber and textile non-profit, Local Cloth-Farm/Fiber/Fashion Network (9/14) 📍 Weaverville 🎵 Join together for the final Music in the Park of the season from the Town of Weaverville with the swingin' singin' Queen Bee and the Honeylovers (9/13) 📍 Woodfin 🌄 Finish the weekend off right with music by the river at Olivette Riverside Pavilion featuring Leslie Mendelson from Chatt Hills Music (9/14) ✨See all events and plan your weekend: connect.artsavl.org/events #RedefineTheWeekend #AshevilleArts #BuncombeCreatives #artsAVL #DowntownAsheville #BlackMountain #GoombayFestival #ThingsToDoInAsheville #ArtsinAsheville #AshevilleTheatre #828isGreat (fb)

📣 Reminder! Buncombe County arts programs & nonprofit arts organizations—don’t miss your chance to apply for the 2025–26 Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Grants! 💵 Awards range from $2,500–$7,500 for program or operating support. 🌍 Priority given to multicultural programs & groups outside Asheville. 🗓️ Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025 Last year, 41 local organizations received funding—your organization could be next! 👉 Apply now at artsavl.org/gap #ArtsAVL #GrassrootsArtsProgram #ArtsGrants #BuncombeArts (fb)