Beautiful fine art gallery located in the Wedge Studios in Asheville's River Arts District…read more Abstract Oil Paintings, Giclées, & Prints. I found some lovely holiday gifts and even glass ornaments in Molly's expansive gallery.

I enjoyed this recently opened arts hub of collective art studios and gallery spaces with work from…read moreup to 40 artists. Many of the artists were working in their spaces so you could watch them or ask them questions about their process. This was a fun and funky space with an eclectic mix of sensibilities and viewpoints. The entry is also the River Arts District welcome center, and there was food and drink, as well as friendly people to answer questions. I purchased several pieces of pottery for friends. Stop in this vibrant space for a gift or a souvenir of Asheville.

Wonderful collection of art studios! Purchase art or just enjoy looking around. There's so much…read moremore here than I would have thought from the outside. Go! Wander! See a wide variety of art media and styles! Parking is free for 1st two hours.

I wish I'd stopped here earlier in the day. Earlier in the week. I also wish I'd more carefully…read moreresearched and planned what was in here so I could have been strategic about my visit! I stopped here twice. When I got here I wandered around upstairs and although many of the studios were closed, most or all of the artists had works decorating the walls. The first place I stopped was at the studio of Galen Frost Bernard, because he happened to be opening the door of his studio and welcomed me in. It was really fun to talk to him about his background, his art, some of the elements in his pieces, and learning about a few prints that I was particularly interested in. I ended up purchasing one of them, and getting the name of one of his completed originals so that maybe I can ask about getting a print of it later. He also painted the mural on the walls between his studio and the Art Garden. Next I stopped in Lori Portka's studio, and she was one that I had originally planned to visit. She has really vibrant, joyous paintings, and also has pillows, cards, prayer-type flags, wood prints, and so on. I bought a print of a piece called Abundance Goddess, which I felt an affinity towards because I have similar coloring and it felt really special to see myself in art. I also got a pillow and several cards, because I love greeting cards. Her work certainly brightens up my home. Sarah Faulkner is an artist whose work I saw at Woolworth Walk, and she has a studio here but currently, during the pandemic, is only open by appointment. I stopped by her studio to peek in the windows anyway, and also caught a glimpse of her neighbor's work. When I returned the next day, I ended up buying two original pieces by Elizabeth Carrington Porritt, as well as a small print. I'd love to have a larger original by Elizabeth one day--perhaps a commission--and a work by Faulkner as well. In fact, I already plan to purchase a giclee print of her work 12 Karats to put in my kitchen. I rounded out my visit to Riverview Station by visiting The High Fiber. They make hand-dyed textiles. I bought several flour sack towels; I love the beautiful, vibrant colors that are used in this work. I'd really love to purchase some napkins as well, because when the pandemic started I moved to reusable placemats and napkins. I'll be watching their site and instagram for when they come back in stock (particularly the adorable bear ones!). I didn't get to do all I wanted whilst I was in Asheville--in particular, I didn't get to visit all the artist studios I wish I had. So I certainly expect to return, and I will definitely find myself wandering Riverview Station again. Hopefully with as large a car, and with bigger pockets!

Started off the day trip to Asheville here to embrace the artsy culture of the city and really…read moreenjoyed it. There are tons of studios and something for everyone to look at. Also free parking on the premise!

While not as fancy or visually aesthetic as some of the other shops around, Clayspace Co-Op reminds…read morepatrons a messy shop means giant strides. This tiny shop, located in The Wedge building, houses five ceramic artists. All wood-fire their beautiful yet each truly unique, wares in the 27 foot long wood burning kiln. Clayspace Co-Op started as a two man production, two local student artists needed a space to work and together complied resources to open up the gallery and work space in 2003. Since then, the shop has expanded to six local professional ceramic artists who work and show in the cooperative space. The co-working space is in the back of the gallery and didn't seem accessible to general public, but the ceramics themselves, which adorn every surface and self, are individually handcrafted which is seen through the colors and rough edges. So, if you're in the market for: bowls, mugs, vases, urns, pitchers, plates or any type of jar wit a lid, and you're willing to pay for handcrafted items, this shop is not to be missed.

Mark Bettis Art Gallery in the Wedge is a must if you are visiting Asheville and the River Arts…read moreDistrict. We discovered the gallery on one of our autumn trips, and now it's a regular vacation stop. You'll find it's just one of those places filled with interesting art, wonderful stories, and fantastic finds. The quality of the art is amazing, the staff is so helpful and friendly! And there is always something happening at the gallery every time we go. We've been lucky enough to attend several of the art shows during our trips to Western NC. I really can't say enough about it. We've sent so many friends and family there when they visit Asheville, and they always love it too. If you haven't been, it is absolutely a must.

Bright and inviting. Numerous artists on display. Always a fresh new look every time I walk in…read more Smiles and wealth of knowledge from the employees and artists. Great location with ample parking and numerous other galleries and restaurants within walking distance.

this place was so cool!!! i'm so glad i decided to stop in. the building was the perfect size to…read morehave a large display of art while also not being overwhelmingly huge. the art was so amazing and there were so many pieces that i was mesmerized by. really lovely gallery.

Blue Spiral 1 is another Asheville institution that we can't help but return to. From paintings to…read morepottery to giant spoon sculptures, the gallery has a wide representation of styles and media. Recent exhibitions made use of recycled skateboards and explored the history of tattoos, both of which we found fascinating. Despite its fine arts pedigree (and pricing to match), Blue Spiral isn't stuffy, and staff won't give you the stink eye if you're just there to browse.

We stumbled upon the River Arts District by accident and the experience has been phenomenal. Here,…read moreat Art Garden, the gallery manager was kind enough to give us a brochure and guide us with what there is to see to get the full experience of the area. Things you should know: I. PARKING There's a massive private parking lot outside the warehouse-style building. Available spaces are endless ~ You won't have a problem finding a space. II. SERVICE Accommodating and informative. They'll go out of their way to help you here. III. QUALITY Vast amount of selection of artwork on various mediums. I like this specific location because everything is up for purchase. So, it's not like you can just observe and move on ~ you can actually buy it if you want it.

Wow, this is a really awesome new art gallery. This is a must-see if you are in the area. Go grab…read morea cup of coffee from Summit and walk over to look at some art! The instant you walk through the door, it is obvious that this place was built on love and intention. The space is filled with art from floor to ceiling but doesn't feel cluttered. It kinda feels like a big, warm art hug when you walk through the doors. A lot of the art has a kind of "hippie/spiritual" vibe to it. The art filling the studio is colorful and expressive. They showcase multiple artists' work and have a few studios that you can walk through as well as the main gallery hall. When the weather starts warming up, they will be planing a garden and sculpture area outside as well. This outside area will be quite large, the same size as their indoor space. This is an amazing gallery and I already can't wait to go back!

We stopped in when we were spending the afternoon exploring the River Arts District. I was actually…read moresurprised because Yelp said it was closed on Mondays, but we walked past and all the doors were open! So we went in to look and peruse. There were really cool pottery and sculpture things to see and buy. The gallery surrounds what appears to be a studio area, and there are small rooms/booths for the different artists, inviting you in to see more of their work. The only negative was how crazy hot it was! I found out a little later that many of the buildings and studios in the area don't have A/C, but whew! It was a waaaarm day and man, I just really wanted a cool breeze! That said, if you are in the area and you like pottery and arty stuff, this gallery should definitely be on your to-see list!

Such an amazing and inspiring experience. You cannot visit this open art studio and not leave…read morewithout some piece of art in your hand. You also cannot visit here and not leave without the urge to create, inspire and find your own purpose within the art community. Loved walking through here!