Community Calendar

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill.

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.

This exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and a $5,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition.

On view February 27, 2026–September 27, 2026.

This is an exhibition of multiple artists works as they pertain to the interpretation of relationships between color and mood. Consider the emotional power of color and the way it evokes story, atmosphere and meaning. This exhibition hopes to reveal a playful and experimental interaction through color's ability to shape perceptions and influence emotions. 

What does it mean to care deeply while participating—directly or indirectly—in systems that cause harm?

Author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins us to share her new book Lab Dog, the remarkable story of a beagle's past, and the future of animal research. In conversation with local chef Jason Sellers, Melanie will help us grapple with our relationship to a species we love and exploit, while giving us a reason for hope. This event will include adopted beagles who were bred for use in research.

In Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research, journalist Melanie weaves together memoir, investigative reporting, and ethical inquiry. The story begins with a beagle she loves—and unfolds into a searching exploration of the scientific, legal, and moral systems that shape how animals are used in research.

What does it mean to care deeply while participating—directly or indirectly—in systems that cause harm?

Author Melanie D.G. Kaplan joins us to share her new book Lab Dog, the remarkable story of a beagle's past, and the future of animal research. In conversation with local chef Jason Sellers, Melanie will help us grapple with our relationship to a species we love and exploit, while giving us a reason for hope. This event will include adopted beagles who were bred for use in research.

In Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research, journalist Melanie weaves together memoir, investigative reporting, and ethical inquiry. The story begins with a beagle she loves—and unfolds into a searching exploration of the scientific, legal, and moral systems that shape how animals are used in research.

Melanie D.G. Kaplan is a former MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellow and Vermont Law School Animal Law Media Fellow, who brings rare access and clarity to a world most of us never see: laboratories, regulatory bodies, scientists, activists, and the quiet contradictions many well-meaning people live with when care, progress, suffering, and necessity collide. https://melaniedgkaplan.com

Jason Sellers is the owner and chef at Plant, a James Beard Award-recognized restaurant in North Asheville. https://plantisfood.com

Meredith Parks is a multifaceted singer-songwriter and performer from Gastonia, North Carolina. After spending the first part of her career working in Los Angeles as an actress and background singer, she re-energized her focus on her own music, resulting in her debut album Trying to Find My Way. Her musical approach blends a mix of genres, aiming to match the emotional ups and downs of her personal journey with a wide range of powerhouse vocals and intimate storytelling. Trying To Find My Way is available on all streamers now.

We host a house show in our basement, we been doing this for 15 years now and Amanda was our 1st ever house show. We are open to the public, doors at 6, we serve good at 7 (on us) and music starts around 8:30. Tickets available on Freshtix.

Datrian Johnson and Mike Rhodes Fellowship

The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment, raise awareness, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction, incarceration, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill.

Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.

This exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship, professional development, and a $5,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition.

On view February 27, 2026–September 27, 2026.

This is an exhibition of multiple artists works as they pertain to the interpretation of relationships between color and mood. Consider the emotional power of color and the way it evokes story, atmosphere and meaning. This exhibition hopes to reveal a playful and experimental interaction through color's ability to shape perceptions and influence emotions. 

Join us for our 3rd annual ADULT spelling bee at Leveller Brewing Co! It will be held on Sunday, April 12th kicking off right at 5pm! The winner will receive the 2026 crown and the cash pot! To sign up, please email katarina@levellerbrewing.com and Katarina will provide you with everything you need. If you've been to this event in the past, you know it fills up QUICK so get here early! We are buzzzz-ing with excitement! $5 entry fee.