About Us
Our Mission
To cultivate a thriving visual arts community by supporting working artists, providing hands-on creative experiences, and connecting people to art through exhibitions, education, and shared studio spaces.
Our Vision
A community where visual art is created, experienced, and lived every day—
where artists have the space and support to grow,
where creativity is visible in studios, galleries, and public spaces,
and where people of all backgrounds actively participate in making and experiencing art.
Our Values
Access & Inclusion
Art is for everyone. We provide direct, hands-on access to visual arts through classes, studios, and exhibitions that welcome people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Artist Support & Development
Artists are at the center of our work. We provide space, tools, professional opportunities, and community that allow artists to develop their practice, share their work, and build sustainable creative lives.
Artistic Excellence
We foster high-quality visual art by supporting artists at every stage and presenting thoughtful exhibitions, workshops, and learning experiences that reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary and traditional practices.
Community Connection Through Making
We believe art is most powerful when people engage directly in the creative process. Through classes, workshops, and shared studios, we create opportunities for meaningful connection, learning, and collaboration.
Sustainability & Stewardship
We responsibly invest in our people, programs, and facilities to ensure the long-term vitality of a community-centered visual arts hub.
Our Programs
We strive to offer a variety of programs throughout the year and are constantly expanding to find new ways to reach our diverse community. We are eager to build new partnerships and invite you to not only participate in our existing offerings but help us find new opportunities.
- Art Place Gallery -
Step into the captivating world of visual art with our exhibitions at the Art Place Gallery on Locust Street in the historic 7th Avenue District of downtown Hendersonville. Immerse yourself in our gallery of beautifully curated 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works unveiled on the first Friday 5 pm - 7 pm of each month. Join us at the opening receptions to meet the artists and celebrate the magic of creativity.
- Artist Studios -
Our Artist Studios are full of creativity! Our Asheville Highway facility houses artist studios representing various artistic mediums. Come by and see artists working in their studios.
The Artist Studios facility provides a welcoming locale for artists in any medium. From flexible open spaces to private studios, our facility accommodates creativity in various forms.
- Stuart Glassman Clay Studio -
Located in Art Place Studios, the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio offers wheel and hand-building classes, workshops, clay firings and studio services with cutting-edge ceramic equipment. Clay and ceramic artists can enjoy use of all the equipment and tools plus firing services with a monthly membership.
- Classes and Workshops -
Discover a world of artistic possibilities. Is there an artistic medium you would like to try, but you don’t know where to find classes? Our year-round classes and workshops offer a multitude of choices. Our outstanding instructors, coupled with our well-equipped classrooms, provides you with a hands-on, personalized learning experience.
- Life Drawing Salon -
Join us for Life Drawing and Portrait Salons every Saturday, where talented facilitators lead informal drop-in sessions. See the current schedule at Workshops. Check out the schedule under the classes. Life drawing is currently taking place at Studio 116 in E. Flat in collaboration with the Art League.
- Public Art: ArtScape Banner Program -
Experience local art in public spaces with The Art League’s ArtScape Banner Program, featuring more than 60 banners which showcase local adult artists in Hendersonville’s Historic downtown. Henderson County youth artists are featured Jackson Park, the largest municipal-owned park in Western North Carolina. Join us each spring as we reveal our new ArtScape banners and host an exhibit of the artwork used to create the Adult banners.
- Art in the Community -
Our quarterly member exhibits at the Henderson County Main Library and the annual exhibit at Grace Mills River are examples of how we bring local art to unexpected public spaces.
- La Vie en Rosè -
The Art League’s collaboration with Marked Tree Vineyard in Flat Rock for the La Vie en Rose’ annual Arts and Music Festival is a testament to our commitment to community engagement.
- Pop Ups -
Experience art in unexpected places with our Pop-Up Collaborative exhibits in venues around Hendersonville. From Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle to Miniatures and Fire and Wood, these events bring one-of-a-kind art to the community
Keep an eye out for our Plein Air Painters who explore scenic locations during the warmer months with on-site painting.
Volunteer and Participate in Special Events
Monthly Art for Lunch programs provide insight to art-related topics, art demonstrations, and the business of being an artist.
The Art League relies on volunteers: artists and art enthusiasts in our community. We invite you to become an integral part of our creative community by volunteering your time and skills. There are numerous opportunities to get involved and make a meaningful impact in various aspects of our organization. Whether you have a passion for art, event planning, social media, or administration, we have a place for you!
Our Community Partners
The Art League’s Sustaining Partners program is a great opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to support our art programs while aligning charitable giving to their interests. We offer a range of funding levels and options, which include sponsorships and advertising in brochures for special art events like ArtScape, Celebrate Art, and La Vie en Rosé.
In Hendersonville: Art Place Gallery, 730 Locust Street / Artist Studios, 2015 Asheville Hwy
Stuart Glassman Clay Studio, 2015 Asheville Hwy
Mailing Address: PO Box 514 Hendersonville, NC 28793
Board of Directors: 2026 Officers
President - Patsy DuPre
Vice President - Philip Hacker
Treasurer - Lisa Ferrara
Secretary - Kathleen Humphrey
Board Members/Program Responsibility
Philip Hacker - Stuart Glassman Clay Studio
Pamela Seeley - Membership
Shannon Pagano - Exhibits
Matt Smith - At Large
Melanie Hopkins - At Large
Staff
Diane Dean - Executive Director
Robyn Crawford - Gallery Manager
Roberta Wiener - Bookkeeper
Hannah Gambino - Stuart Glassman Clay Studio Manager
Hanna Thompson - Workshop Coordinator & Administration
Bethany Adams - Social Media Manager
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