Community
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community
At the core of our ethos is a community-driven, multi-disciplinary space that weaves together the intricate tapestry of the human experience, one story at a time. Embracing the universal language of the arts, we strive to be a vibrant creative hub with a stethoscope held up to the diverse symphony of stories that exist here in Asheville. From our rotating calendar of gatherings and initiatives, we are committed to offering a dynamic platform not only for the community, but by the community.
““I feel as if I have finally found a very special place to connect and truly share. Working with you is teaching me what it means to move beyond marginalization and into the light of day...almost a birthing.””
2022 Story/Arts Artist-in-Residence, Meta Commerse
Quarterly Classical Guitar series presented by the Asheville Classical Guitar Society
Improv classes, offered regularly throughout the year
The 2022 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
A one-time evening of storytelling and songs
Monthly series “Liar’s Club: An Evening of Fake Stories”
Quarterly series “Jazz Hybrid: An Evening of Poetry and Jazz”
Monthly series “Listen to This: Stories and More on Stage”
EVENT FORMS
If you have an event idea that fits within our mission and core values, would be open to the general public, and would showcase the work of multiple local and diverse creatives, please click below to access our event proposal page. For events that do not fit this criteria and event expectations, please fill out our space rental request form, also below.
Please note we are an unconventional arts venue in that we do not solicit bookings. While we produce our "Story Mixer" and “AVL Revue” series once a month, our space beyond that is completely community-programmed (either through our residency program, facilitator-led classes, community rentals, or event proposals, the latter being exclusively offered for local acts). Due to the influx of messages we receive, we will not respond to emails requesting us to book solo music acts or review press kits. We kindly ask that any artists interested in performing at our space follow the proper protocol with the below forms.
