UPDATE - Art Garden reopens in downtown Asheville with weekend of performances, music and art
- Sarah Gilliam
- May 5
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact: Annie Kyla, annie@artgardenavl.com
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Art Garden officially reopens in downtown Asheville after losing gallery in Helene
Grand Re-opening weekend filled with art, plants, live performances and music
Asheville, NC - May 7, 2026 – After a challenging year and half spent recovering from Helene, Art Garden officially reopened its gallery doors to a fresh start in downtown Asheville on Thursday, May 7th with a “green ribbon” cutting ceremony. This ceremony was attended by Asheville City Council members Kim Roney and Maggie Ullman as well as Jeffrey Burroughs of the River Arts District Artist collective, local business owners and artists with exhibits on display at the new gallery. View recording of the opening ceremony here.
The rest of the opening weekend is bursting with performances, music, live painting demonstrations and workshops. The media is invited to attend any of the following public events:
Thursday, May 7, 6-9 p.m. - Reroot: Gallery Preview Party: Meet the artists and explore the new gallery. Music with Jenna Jaffe.
Friday, May 8, 6-9 p.m. - Art Garden Gallery Opening Gala: Immersive art party with live painting, music, theater, food/drinks and more.
Saturday, May 9, 6-9 p.m. - Art Garden’s Theater Opening Night, This Fairie Stage presents, “Same Same But Different”. Ticketed event. More info here.
Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Mother’s Day Plant Sale + Art Garden Workshops with Mel Sozer (Mark making with natural materials) and Annie Kyla (Ink making with rose pigment). Workshops are ticketed. More info on each workshop here.
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About Art Garden
Art Garden is a place where cultivation and creativity meet community and care. It began as a sanctuary for artists, nurturers, and dreamers—those inspired by the wonders of nature and the power of creative expression. On the surface, Art Garden is an art gallery and plant shop. In practice, it has always been something more: an ever-evolving container for imagination, built as fertile ground for wonder, growth, collaboration, and joy. Learn more here. To view their active Go Fund Me page, go here.
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