AAAC Rebrands as ArtsAVL
The Asheville Area Arts Council has officially become ArtsAVL. The new name is a simplification and clarification that reflects the organization’s mission to keep the arts at the heart of our community. This rebranding aligns with the agency’s goals of supporting artists and arts organizations, and making the arts more accessible in Asheville and Buncombe County.

In 2023, ArtsAVL will debut three new initiatives to foster more creative connections and improve accessibility: Creative Portal search features, a SmART Pass discount card, and an Arts Trolley.

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Grassroots Awards Announced
Over 40 arts nonprofit organizations in Buncombe County received funding totaling $194,658 from the Asheville Area Arts Council through the Grassroots Arts Program.
This year’s grant is made possible by the Grassroots Arts Program of North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, and an Arts and Culture Block Grant from Buncombe County Government. The grant provides programmatic and operating support for nonprofit arts organizations in Buncombe County. Grants ranged from $2,500-7,500 dollars depending on the size of the organization. Multicultural programs and organizations located outside of the City of Asheville received special consideration.

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Pack Square Plaza Input Survey & Events
Do you have thoughts on the future of Asheville’s Pack Square Plaza? Add you thoughts on the public input page, and keep up-to-date on the latest news.
More information about upcoming public engagement events happening in early December will be posted here soon.

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City’s Strategic Event Partnership Program Could be Cancelled

Planning and Economic Development Committee members will hear a presentation by City staff at their meeting on November 14th recommending that the Strategic Event Partnership Program be eliminated, creating problems for local orgs.

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Arts Opportunities

TAPAAS for Buncombe County Schools

Apply by November 18 | TAPAAS is an arts-integration program that offers free artist residency and workshop opportunities for local public schools. All teachers in the Buncombe County Schools district are welcome to apply.

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Job Listings
Want a career in the arts? Check out our local arts job board. Do you have a job opening you would like us to share? Please email us a link to your listing at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

Check out all the upcoming event listings from our arts business members. Want to have your events listed on our website? Learn how on our arts business membership page.

The mission of the ArtsAVL is to keep the arts at the heart of our community by supporting arts professionals and businesses in Buncombe County through Connection, Advocacy, and Services for Creatives.

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