
Art galleries in the Asheville area abound! Did you know that western North Carolina is one of the top areas in the country for art? Thousands of extraordinary artists live in our Blue Ridge Mountains. Discover hundreds of art galleries and artist studios to browse. While downtown Asheville has the largest collection of art galleries (25+ of them), you'll find a variety of art and craft galleries in Biltmore Village and in many of the quaint small towns. (Pic above: Bender Gallery)
Our favorite place to explore art is the River Arts District, located near downtown Asheville and Biltmore. This industrial riverside area has become the home to 185 artists in 25 buildings - making a great treasure hunt! See artists at work and buy directly from them. See much more in our River Arts District Guide.
Explore more art on drive-able trails for 25 Western North Carolina counties with 200 craft sites on the Blue Ridge Craft Trails.
If you enjoy events that feature many artists this year, see our Top 80 Asheville & WNC Festivals & Tours.
Asheville Area Art Galleries


















Meander through the scenic mountain valleys to visit 75+ artists in their studios and galleries. Get the tour map and drive country roads to visit as many of the studios as... read more


This juried arts and crafts festival fills Main Street in tiny Weaverville, just 7 miles north of Asheville. From 10 AM until 6 PM, the Art in... read more

