RAD Renaissance
May 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
RAD Renaissance: A Celebration of Art, Resilience & Renewal in Asheville’s River Arts District
The River Arts District (RAD) is rising! On Saturday, May 10, 10AM – 5PM, Asheville’s iconic arts district will host RAD Renaissance, a powerful celebration of art, resilience, and renewal. As spring breathes new life into the city, this event will showcase the strength of the RAD community and mark a major milestone in its ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding.
More than just an art festival, RAD Renaissance is a call to action—inviting locals and visitors alike to support the artists, galleries, and studios that define this creative district. Attendees will experience:
* Opportunities to meet and support working artists
* Live painting, artist demonstrations, and interactive art classes
* Music and storytelling performances across multiple locations
* Pop-up food trucks + local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and bars
* Community flower stations to help restore the beauty of the RAD
The Launch of the RAD Art Market
This event also marks the debut of the RAD Art Market, a weekly marketplace at Pine Gate Renewables’ parking lot, dedicated to giving displaced artists a vital platform to showcase and sell their work. Many of these artists lost everything in the flood and are now unveiling their first new pieces since the storm, making this an important opportunity for the community to support their comeback, celebrate their resilience, and witness the rebirth of creativity in RAD.
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Location: Upper River Arts District (Roberts St, Artful Way, Clingman Ave, and Depot St)
