River Arts District, Asheville, NC

News, pictures and more from the artists of the River Arts District. Unplugged.

A step inside a studio...

[Kirsten Stolle.]

Person: Kirsten Stolle
Place: The Hatchery Building
Passion: Mark Making

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It is always refreshing to walk into a studio and see a variety of books; vintage books that take your nose decades back, colorful descriptive books from the sixties, medical books from the 1890's and old story books with rosy-cheeked toddlers with over-sized innocent blue eyes. Kirsten Stolle's studio in the Hatchery has a good plethora of books, and she uses fragments of these books for inspiration in her art.

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A Special Thank You From Cara Steinbuchel

The Village Potters were thrilled to host Cara Steinbuchel and Cara Mae™ Skin Care this past weekend for the Brand Re-Launch Party for her Potters’ Skin Butter™! It was a great evening and a wonderful celebration.  While we send our gratitude out to everyone who joined us in spite of the threat of snow and the dipping temperatures, we wanted to give Cara another opportunity to express what she so eloquently shared with everyone on Saturday night.
From Cara:
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“Thank you to everyone who came out to the Cara Mae™ Potters’ Skin Butter ™ Launch Party on Saturday! We had a blast! That magical, snow dusted evening was a dream come true for me.

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Artist Documentary

Sunday Afternoon at Riverside Studios

0n the corner of 197 Riverside Dr and 174 W. Haywood Street in the River Arts District 

 

Winter inspiration: a series of Documentaries and Conversations about Art

Open and free to all interested.

 

This Sunday, February 19, 2-4pm we are featuring

“Robert Rauschenberg: Man at Work”

 

Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) One of the most influential American artists of this century, Robert Rauschenberg possessed an incredible zeal for fusing real life with art. This documentary follows his career, spanning fifty years and which encompassed all manner of experimentation in a vast array of media.

      

Sunday January 22,    2-4pm  Alice Neel Documentary   

Sunday February 19,  2-4pm  Robert Rauschenberg: Man at Work

Sunday March 18,      2-4pm  Agnes Martin: With my back to the world

 

For information call 828-551-5045 or email britoie@hotmail.com

Riverside Studios can be found on the River Arts District Map

A step inside a studio...

[David Simchock.]

Person: David Simchock                         
Place: Studio 375 Depot                          
Passion: Photography

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Let us start out by saying, David Simchock is “humbled to be here,” in the River Arts District that is. He is humbled to be surrounded by talent, community and energy. This says a lot considering Simchock has traveled the world, continent-hopping over the past nine years. He has been places, he has seen the faces and the landscapes of this world, and these things have inspired him to pursue a career in photography.  

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Desert Moon Designs Studio & Gallery Sweet Arts

Come join Desert Moon Designs Studios & Gallery at 372 Depot St., for our first 2nd Saturday event of the year.

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Presenting:  “Sweet” Arts – 2nd Saturday Special Reception 3:00p-6:00p

For the month of February, visiting jewelry artisans Amber Mahler and Rachel Wilder will join in house jewelers Alice Scott and Desert Moon Designs.

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New designs from studio artisan Kathryn Nidy-Cukier in mixed media will captivate your heart.

Our local food artisan is Lisa Klepsiz of the Chocolate Lab www.thechocolatelab.biz. 

Lisa will be sharing her heart healthy chocolates with free chocolate tastings and of course,  chocolates for sale at unbeatable prices.   

We will make blank cards available to write your loved one’s a “sweet” note. 

Come celebrate handmade art straight from the heart in support of our non-profit of the month the American Heart Association.

 

studio for rent

STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT: 
  265$ month ~ shared elex
 Approx 12' X 17'
 123 Roberts ~ Street level WEDGE blg
 Huge roll up door provides prime foot traffic access
 Shared kitchen area, loft, heated, view of river, Wedge brewery
 Optimal for Working Artist interested in selling from their space
 
  This is a shared space with myself, Marston Blow, a potter. I would prefer another ceramic artist and am also open to possibilities.  Looking for an easy going person who can help with gallery times and studio upkeep while, of course, pursuing their own creative endeavors. I have two kilns I can rent out or we could also squeeze another in.

**Unfortunately (for you) I'm leaving Friday for the rest of the month and can't show it to you personally, but someone will be here tues-thurs from 1-5 if you want to see what its about and then we can meet early March.   I've had this space for a while and its just sitting there now needing use and creative flow.  Really looking for a compatible communal sweet fit .
 
  Email me at:  Ceramicsong@gmail.com

 
Thanks~

Marston Blow
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The Click Project : Featuring Laurie McCarriar & David Simchock


What : The Click Project : 14 Photographers : 14 Weeks
Where : The Conn-Artist Art Studios & Gallery in Hendersonville, NC
Who : River Arts District photographers Laurie McCarriar & David Simchock [along with 12 other pretty local photographers]
When : Opens Tuesday, February 14  from 5:30 - 8:30PM 

Next Tuesday, February 14th, The Click Project opens at the Conn-Artist Art Studios & Gallery in Hendersonville. Two River Arts District Photographers, Laurie McCarriar and David Simchock will be displaying their photography. The project is centered around the number 14; 14 photographers from WNC and Upstate SC are displaying their visions for 14 weeks at the gallery. Join and support a couple River Arts District photographers on the national day of love. More info on the website: www.clickphotoproject.com/ 

Also check out this video featuring all 14 photographers involved in the project; 

Odyssey Studios Sweetheart Sale

Odyssey Studios Sweetheart Sale

A Second Saturday Event

 

February 11 from 10 to 6

Bring your sweetheart

 

Give your sweetheart a gift of Art, Romance,
flowers, soft lights and music.

Enjoy a romantic day out with art and music and
choose the perfect Valentine's gift!

The event will include Love Poems, Soft Lights,
Music, Chocolate, Wine and so much more.

Love Poems
Each piece sold includes a love poem
selected by the artist to suit the work.

Food and Drinks

What better way to set the mood for Valentine's day 
than with chocolate and wine?

Come, enjoy this unique event.

 

For more information contact Odyssey Studios

www.odysseyceramicarts.com

238 Clingman Avenue

Asheville, NC 28801

             828-285-0210