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Photo: Inside of Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville.

In addition to seeing artists at work, and meeting fellow art afionados, there are usually light refreshments at every stop. Visit enough studios ... and you probably won't feel like eating lunch or even dinner!

Asheville Citizen-Times article on fall Studio Tours "... Western North Carolina is thick in the studio stroll season, as artists open their doors to help art lovers find special gifts for the holidays. Studio strolls are free, and each one provides an opportunity to learn how art is made. 'People want to know ‘how did you do that?'' painter Gloria Affenit of Weaverville said. She’s participating in the Weaverville area’s Art Safari. 'People can see far more of an artist’s art than they could in a gallery. And it’s less expensive, because (the artist) doesn’t have to pay a gallery commission. It’s a chance for people to see some art they haven’t seen before,' said photographer Troy Winterrowd, whose studio is at Riverview Station, which is part of the River Arts District studio stroll..." CLICK HERE for the rest of the story.

River District Artists Studio Stroll "... Our Studio Strolls are held twice a year, always the 2nd full weekend of June & November, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists... "

DOWNLOAD A FREE PRINTABLE RDA STUDIO STROLL GUIDE

Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) Tour Twice a year tour on the 2nd weekend in May and the 1st weekend in December. Visit the studios of more than 70 artists of the Toe River Valley, about an hour north of Asheville. Penland School of Arts and Crafts is a major factor in so many high calibre craftspeople working in every craft discipline are settling in the Toe River Valley.

Weaverville Art Safari "... self-guided tours of the various artists' studios, tucked away in the countryside communities of Weaverville, Barnardsville, and Alexander... held the last full weekend in April and the first full weekend in November, coinciding with the beautiful spring and fall seasons in the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. The tours are free and open to the public..." Bid in a silent auction for art works, meet the artists, and enjoy light snacks at the Preview Party at the Reems Creek Golf Club.

Gallery Strolls, Walks and Outdoor Venues

Meet artists and other art aficianados... enjoy seeing art, crafts and photography... enjoy refreshments.

Art After Dark First Friday of each month. 5-9 p.m. Sylva

While in Sylva, this is a good chance to check out these restaurants and cafes:

• Guadalupe Cafe,
• Spring Street Cafe
• Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro "A true community gathering place with exceptional food and an extensive selection of beer, wine and tea." - Asheville Citizen-Times Free WiFi Spot. "Featuring live music filled with heart & soul, rooted in tradition... We wanted to create a place unlike any other... A place where people could come together for tea, to share their experiences with each other, meet new friends, listen to some great music, play a game of Chess, eat some healthy food, or just a place to kick-back and relax with a cup of tea and a good book."

Art After Dark First Friday of each month. 5-9 p.m.Waynesville

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association sponsors "First Friday" Art Walk 4 times a year in April, June, August and October. Thirty-one downtown galleries are listed on the Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you are available along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce, or Pack Place.

First Friday Gallery Walks Hendersonville. 5-9 p.m.

Greenlife Grocery Arts Market Every Saturday, 1-6. Meet artists from all around WNC. 70 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville

West Walk Annual walk first Saturday in December.

There are many blissful activities in Asheville! To locate them, go to Google.com and search on "Asheville activities".

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