Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating creativity and connection! 

 June 26th at 5 PM

 Open Hearts Art Center 217 Coxe Ave

We’re excited to host the opening event for the Arts Build Community exhibition — a powerful display of work by our incredible artists, made possible through the support of @artsasheville and Buncombe County. 

Special thanks to the talented artists of @localclothinc , who guided our artists in ice dyeing, eco printing, needlepoint, and papermaking as guest instructors. Their expertise helped bring this vision to life!

Come celebrate art that truly brings people together. 

Get Ready for a Wild Night of Talent & Creativity! 🎶✨

Mark your calendars! Open Hearts Art Center’s Annual Talent Show “Wild at Heart” is back on March 28th at Highland Brewery Event Center. Join us for a night of fearless creativity and pure artistic expression as the artists sing, dance, act, and perform with a raw authenticity rarely seen in mainstream art spaces.

🌟 Come in costume as your favorite animal and bring your wild side!

🎟 What’s New This Year?
✨ Food trucks
✨ Discounted standing-room tickets available!

🎟️ Tickets:
🔹 Pre-sale for family & friends-  Starts: 2/10 at 7am Ends: 2/28th at 11:30pm
🔹 Public ticket- Starts: 3/1 at 7am  Ends: 3/28 at 4pm
🔹 $30 at the door

Don’t miss this unforgettable night—see you there! ❤️🐾🎶

“Join us on Saturday, December 14th, from 1 to 6 PM, and discover beautiful, handcrafted artwork and unique gifts created by our talented artists. From festive ornaments to one-of-a-kind treasures, you’ll find something special for everyone on your list.

Enjoy light refreshments as you shop, support local creativity, and spread holiday cheer. Don’t miss this festive event at Open Hearts Art Center on December 14th, from 1 to 6 PM.

Creativity Abounds

Ooh La La Curiosity Market 

Our creative community has inspired artists for generations. Ooh La La Curiosity Market flourishes right in the heart of Downtown Asheville in Beautiful Pritchard Park. Dozens of Local Artists beautify the park on select Saturdays throughout the season with musicians performing throughout.

Raising funds and awareness for Animal Haven

Ooh La La Curiosity Market is not only a fabulous market for local artists it is also a fundraiser for Animal Haven, a no kill shelter in East Asheville​.  Animal Haven has a table at each market where you can meet & support them, learn about all the wonderful things they do in and around the community and buy a raffle ticket for the amazing raffle basket which is filled with all donated items from all the participating artists.  If you would like more information about Animal Haven or would like to make a donation visit them @ http://www.animalhavenofasheville.org/index.html

Performers

Ooh La La Curiosity Market also supports local musicians. We feature 3 local musicians at each market.  Time slots are 10:30, 12:30 and 2:30.  Please join us for one or all of the fabulous performances.  The park is a great place to eat your lunch or drink a coffee and enjoy your friends and the day!

Exciting News! 

Open Hearts Art Center artists are thrilled to exhibit their incredible artwork at Harvest Records for the entire month of July! Join us for the opening reception on July 5th from 5-7pm to celebrate their talent and creativity. 

Come support our artists, enjoy beautiful art, and connect with our vibrant community. See you there!

2nd Annual Trust Mountain Art Festival

Join us for our 2nd Annual Trust Mountain Art Festival on Saturday, May 25th, from 11am to 6pm.
30+ local artists will be showing and selling their art. Activities for kids and grown-ups, and lots to do and see!
The cafe will be OPEN with summer/fall hours and menu. That means truffle fries are back! ❤️
TWO live musical acts:
11:00-2:00 Vaden Landers and the Doe River Playboys
3:00-6:00 The Cinners

🌸💖 Calling all art-lovers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with a splash of creativity at Open Hearts Art Center’s Pop-Up Market! Treat yourself, your mama, or someone sweet to unique artworks and handmade treasures that speak straight to the heart. You can also build your own paper flower bouquet! 💐✨

Saturday, May 11th 3pm-7pm

217 Coxe Ave, Asheville

Spring is here, and the Grove Arcade is about to Bloom! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming spring extravaganza, Grove Arcade in Bloom at the iconic Grove Arcade on Saturday, May 4 from 12-4pm. 🌻🌼🌹Join us for…🌸 Instagrammable floral installations from Studio Flora Diva💐 A dried floral bouquet bar🩰 Performances by the Asheville Ballet🎻 Live cello and harp renditions of your favorite pop songs🌷 An orchid display from the WNC Orchid Society🍃 A pop-up shop from Art Garden🌿 A flower and plant pop-up with Lee’s One Fortune Farm at our outdoor Maker’s Market🍦 Free ice cream for the first 100 attendees from AppalachCream✨ Pop-ups from our Grove Arcade merchants 🍃 A pop-up shop from PlantHouse🍯 Honey tastings with Hoopers Creek Bee CompanyWe can’t wait to enjoy blooms, tunes, and magical spring vibes with you!