Nice shop! Welcoming, and filled with quality, interesting, and vibrant work. I will visit again.read more

Westside Artist Co-Op is a great addition to West Asheville. Downtown is filled with art galleries…read moreand spaces for artists so it's nice to see some local art on the west side. This is a large space filled with tons of locally made artwork. There is everything from jewelry, scarves, paintings, photography and most any other art/crafts you can imagine. This is a great space to decorate your home, to buy gifts, or just to look around for creative inspiration. When I visited, two of the artists were there to greet me and tell me about the gallery. They were very friendly and helpful yet allowed me to stroll through the space alone. I appreciated my experience here and hope to be back soon!

Such a fun store- with plenty of various gifts from pottery to jewelry to home decor and more! I…read morefound a wooden crescent moon to snag for home and was tempted by some labradorite crystals right by the front door! John was trying to help me pick more, lol. He was pointing out various things I love! Definitely worth stopping in! Staff was super friendly too.

Nice little gift shop with jewelry and art made by local artists. The owner is very sweet and even…read moreoffered a nice gift bag with my purchase. Definitely worth a peek inside!

The Asheville Gallery of Art is one of my favorite galleries to visit in Downtown Asheville. It is…read morenear Pritchard Park. The gallery has existed for 35 years so likely the oldest art gallery in Asheville. The artists are co-owners of the gallery so also work at the gallery. I like the variety of work displayed here as there are some types of art that appeal to you more than others but the work quality is phenomenal. Make sure to check out this gem when you in are Downtown Asheville.

This gallery is staffed by the Artists represented, who all seem to know aech other and will give…read moreyou a particular interesting technical and insightful description of their work. Run professionally but personally. Like you would expect from a gallery in Ashville. Good arrangement of art, and an eclectic selection. After shopping New York Chicago, Austin and Santa Fe would will find an outstanding value for your money. But only because I think you will find something you love. We bought two paintings, but wish we could have bought more....

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.

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 were visiting Asheville and had plans to visit the art museum, but unfortunately it was closed…read moreon Tuesdays. After a quick internet search, we found Blue Spiral 1. What a wonderful experience! From the soothing music to the beautiful art work, it was a nice way to spend an afternoon with family. This gallery has three floors, so it is more than just a quick in and out. One of my favorite artists, was a gentleman who created art using recycled skateboards. I also really liked the blown glass and the pieces made from wood with the added hints of color.

The gals who work at Earth Guild were so welcoming and helpful when I came in curious about the…read moreprocess of knitting socks for the first time! One of the cashiers showed me their extensive selection of well-priced yarn, and even sent me home with a printed-out pattern for socks. It was such a delightful experience! I loved having the opportunity to talk through my idea with someone who was clearly very knowledgeable!

Went to Earth Guild with the purpose of buying a spinning wheel and accessories. Walked in and an…read moreolder gentleman was sitting in front, eating I believe, and never acknowledged me. I did say hi. Didn't even look my way, no hello, no welcome, nothing but silence. I tried to make eye contact numerous times to no avail. When he was done he sat there just looking straight ahead. I headed for the door and I said to him "to bad I was going to buy an Ashford today." To which he replied "goodbye." I'm glad they do enough business to lose a sale worth over $900.00, even though you couldn't tell by the measly stock of yarn and basketry items.

This was a nice repurposed space with a few galleries and shops. We weren't necessarily looking for…read moreanything but my wife liked a necklace from artist Alice Scott and purchased it. She asked for some time to polish it, so we wandered around the area and came back to collect it. The garden area was kind of small but hey, you're really there for the art. Looks like the pandemic has changed their operating hours but you're pretty safe coming on a Friday or Saturday.

Great place to shop for handmade local ceramics, jewelry, clothing and sculpture. The chair arch in…read morethe garden is a must see. Friendly people with beautiful working studios. Highly recommend.

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!