A pop-up art gallery at Ponce City Market will host something truly special: an exhibition of works by Asheville artists who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“Love Asheville from Afar” is a group exhibition featuring 25+ artists who work in a variety of mediums from sculpture to canvas and more.
Coordinated by the River Artist District Artists (RADA) Foundation, The Radical Hotel, Explore Asheville, and Jamestown, artwork sold during the exhibition goes entirely to the artist with no commission. In Asheville, many artists were displaced, their works were destroyed, and they have suffered financially due to a decline in tourism and art-buying in the affected areas.
“Today, Asheville is open – still stunning and standing – and ‘Love Asheville from Afar’ will bring a little of what makes our town so special to Ponce City Market, all while supporting the Asheville artist community,” said Vic Isley, President & CEO of Explore Asheville. “As Asheville comes back stronger than ever this winter, we can’t wait to welcome visitors to the River Arts District.”
The exhibition will kick off with a free opening reception on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5-8 p.m. and will remain on view through Dec. 29. During the opening night party, expect music by LEAF Global Arts, DJs Zati and Mesi, drinks from Belgium Brewing, Burial Beer Co., and Chemist Spirits, plus tasty bites from French Broad Chocolates.
Exhibiting artists include:
- Amanda Emery
- Asher Holman
- Brian Luzader
- Bridget Benton
- Christy Vonderlock
- Cindy Walton
- Claire Simpson Jones
- Colton Dion
- Daniel McClendon
- Donny Luke
- Elizabeth Porritt Carrington
- Jeffrey Burroughs
- Jesse Jason
- Jim Ostlund
- Kevin Andrew
- Mark Bettis
- Michele Mitchell
- Molly Sawyer
- Nabil El Jaouhari
- Parker Pfister
- Philip DeAngelo
- Shela Anmuth
- Stephen St. Claire
- Victoria Pinney
- Zati
The gallery is located next to City Winery at 650 North Avenue NE Suite S102, and open hours are Thursdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more about Love Asheville From Afar and peruse Asheville-area businesses and artists by visiting the website.
