About Us
About the Art League of Henderson County
Enriching Lives Through Art
The Art League of Henderson County provides access to the visual arts for our community and its visitors. At the heart of our mission is the belief that visual arts play a pivotal role in enriching our cultural tapestry.
The visual arts are more than just a form of expression; they are a catalyst for cultural enrichment. As The Art League, we strive to contribute to the very fabric of our community by fostering a deep sense of identity and pride among our residents. Beyond the cultural realm, we recognize art’s significant role in enhancing local economic vitality.
Our Mission: Expanding Horizons
The Art League’s overarching mission is to continually expand our programs and opportunities, ensuring that every citizen has access to the visual arts. We aspire to create an environment where artistic expression knows no bounds, while offering opportunities for individuals to engage, learn, and find inspiration.
Spaces That Inspire Connection
Through our commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, The Art League of Henderson County acts as a creative catalyst for bringing people closer to the transformative power of visual arts. Our facilities go well beyond being mere spaces; they are dynamic hubs where individuals can forge connections, share ideas, and build lasting social bonds.
Our Programs
We strive to bring 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.
THE GALLERY AT ART PLACE
Step into the captivating world of visual art with our exhibitions at The Gallery at Art Place 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 Saturday of each month. Join us at the opening receptions to meet the artists and celebrate the magic of creativity.
ART PLACE STUDIOS
Art Place 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 Art Place Studios provides a welcoming locale for artists in any medium. From flexible open spaces to private studios, our facility accommodates creativity in various forms. Visit the Art Place Studios Gallery to discover the latest works of art from our resident artists.
Learning: 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.
Glassman Clay Studio
Located in Art Place Studios, the 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. Visit the Glassman Clay Studio link for more information.
Unleash your creativity in the Glassman Clay Studio. Explore the clay medium, try pottery throwing, and enjoy regular classes, demonstrations, and open studio/firing times.
Life Drawing Salon
Join us for Life Drawing and Portrait Salons every Saturday, where talented facilitators lead informal drop-in sessions. 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 each showcasing local adult artists in Hendersonville’s Historic downtown. And Henderson County Youth artists are featured Jackson Park, in 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 will be exploring scenic locations during the warmer months for 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 is a volunteer-led organization run by artists and art enthusiasts. We invite you to become an integral part of our creative community by volunteering your time and skills.
You will find 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 posting 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 advertising in brochures for upcoming special art events like ArtScape, Celebrate Art, and La Vie en Rosé.
ArtLeagueHVL.org
We invite you to visit our regularly updated website for information on membership in The Art League and to sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn about upcoming classes, workshops, exhibits and more. Here you will find our contact and location information and a link allowing you to email The Art League with any questions or comments you may have.
In Hendersonville: Art Place Gallery, 730 Locust Street / Art Place Studios, 2015 Asheville Hwy
All Mail goes to PO Box 514 Hendersonville, NC 28793
2025 Officers
President - Patsy DuPre
Vice President - Robyn Crawford
Treasurer - Don Sturdivant
Secretary - Kathy Humphrey
Board Members/Program Responsibility
Membership - Pamela Seeley
Community Exhibits - Lisa Beam
ArtScape - Anne Rodgers
Glassman Clay Studio - Philip Hacker
Events - Shannon Pagano
Glass Studio - Stephen Hernandez
Studios Manager - Linda Hendricks
Matt Smith - At Large
Melanie Hopkins - At Large
Staff
Diane Dean - Executive Director
Roberta Wiener - Bookkeeping
Hannah Gambino - Glassman Clay Studio Manager
Hanna Thompson - Workshop Coordinator & Administration
Bethany Adams - Social Media Manager