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2024-2025 Arts Calendar

Mark Your Calendars for the Winter Musical

Rehearsals are underway for the winter musical ‘Into the Woods’! This enchanting production follows a baker and his wife on a quest to lift a curse, crossing paths with fairy tale characters along the way.

Our students are hard at work memorizing lines, mastering choreography, designing sets, and hitting all the right notes to bring this magical story to life!

Performances Dates:

Friday, February 21 | 7:00 PM, Graham Theater
Saturday, February 22 | 2:00 PM, Graham Theater

Gallery Opening featuring the Artwork of John Duncan
September 19 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

The John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery presents “Tales of Transparency: An Artistic Retrospective.” The exhibition, showcasing the watercolor paintings by local artist John Duncan, opens on Thursday, September 19. Duncan’s medium of choice is watercolor, a form that captivates him with its vibrant, transparent colors and the spontaneous interaction between pigment and paper. His work reflects a deep appreciation for the unpredictable beauty that watercolor offers, making each piece a fresh and dynamic experience.

Community members are invited to a reception in the gallery on Thursday, September 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for an evening with the artist. The exhibition runs through Friday, October 25.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

A Day of Cultivating Peace and Community Service
September 21 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us downtown at the Asheville Art Museum to plant the seeds for non-violence, justice, and hope. In celebration of the International Day of Peace, Asheville School students engage with the community to inform, involve, and inspire acts of community service.

Location: Asheville Art Museum

Fall Play | She Kills Monsters
October 30 | 7:00 PM (Closed School Community Performance)

The Arts Department presents She Kills Monsters as the fall theatrical production. In this play, Agnes discovers a Dungeons and Dragons adventure created by her little sister and goes on an adventure filled with monsters.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 1:45 p.m.

Rated PG-13

November 3 | 2:00 PM (Public Performance)

The Arts Department presents She Kills Monsters as the fall theatrical production. In this play, Agnes discovers a Dungeons and Dragons adventure created by her little sister and goes on an adventure filled with monsters.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 1:45 p.m.

Rated PG-13

Gallery Exhibition | pa·ti·na; something grown beautiful with age or use
December 2 - January 20

The John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery presents “pa·ti·na; something grown beautiful with age or use.” The installation draws inspiration from antique clothing discovered in Asheville School’s Graham Theater and celebrates the beauty found within distressed and disintegrating pieces. Kathy Leiner brings together the antiquities, items from her personal collection, and expertise from costumer Kayren McKnight to invite the community to contemplate the beauty and stories we might find within the aged and discarded.

The Bells Peal Joy
December 10 | 7:30 PM

A program of seasonal readings & handbell music under the direction of John R. Crawley. All are welcome. Admission is free of charge.

Location: The Basilica of St. Lawrence (97 Haywood St., Asheville, NC 28801)

December 11 | 7:30 PM

A program of seasonal readings & handbell music under the direction of John R. Crawley. All are welcome. Admission is free of charge.

Location: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church (337 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC 28801)

December 12 | 7:30 PM

A program of seasonal readings & handbell music under the direction of John R. Crawley. All are welcome. Admission is free of charge.

Location: Givens Highland Farms (200 Tabernacle Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711)

Candlelight Service
December 15 | 4:00 PM

We invite our extended Asheville School community to attend our much-anticipated annual candlelight service. Current Asheville School students and faculty on Team White should attend the 4:00 PM service.

Location: Boyd Chapel

December 15 | 5:30 PM

We invite our extended Asheville School community to attend our much-anticipated annual candlelight service. Current Asheville School students and faculty on Team Blue should attend the 5:30 PM service.

Location: Boyd Chapel

Winter Arts Showcase
December 18 | 5:00 - 5:45 PM (Public Performance)

The Winter Arts Showcase will include performances by the school’s orchestra, chorus, a cappella group, handbell ensemble, and dance students. The showcase will also feature an original arts backdrop created by our visual arts students.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 4:45 p.m.

December 18 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM (Closed School Community Performance)

The Winter Arts Showcase will include performances by the school’s orchestra, chorus, a cappella group, handbell ensemble, and dance students. The showcase will also feature an original arts backdrop created by our visual arts students.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

Gallery Happening | pa·ti·na; something grown beautiful with age or use
January 9 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of exploring, observing, and creating in the gallery. The pa.ti.na Gallery Happening is open to the public and offers the chance to meet the artists (Kathy Leiner and Kayren McKnight), enjoy intermittent movement performances, and create a collaborative story in response to the exhibit.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

Gallery Exhibition | Look Up Asheville: A Photographic Exploration of Asheville Architecture
January 23 - February 28

The John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery presents “Look Up Asheville.” The exhibition, showcasing photography by local photographer Michael Oppenheim, opens on Thursday, January 23. Through his striking photography, Oppenheim captures the hidden beauty of the city's structures, revealing the intricate details and unique designs that grace our urban landscape.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

Gallery Opening featuring the Photography of Michael Oppenheim
January 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Community members are invited to a reception in the gallery on Thursday, January 23 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for an evening with the artist. The exhibition, "Look Up Asheville: A Photographic Exploration of Asheville Architecture" runs through February 28.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

Winter Musical | Into the Woods
February 21 | 7:00 PM

The Arts Department presents "Into the Woods" as the winter musical production. The classic musical is about a witch who tasks a childless baker and his wife to procure magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse on their family tree.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 6:45 p.m

February 22 | 2:00 PM

The Arts Department presents "Into the Woods" as the winter musical production. The classic musical is about a witch who tasks a childless baker and his wife to procure magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse on their family tree.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 1:45 p.m.

Gallery Opening featuring Fine Crafted Elements of Western North Carolina
March 20 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

The John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery presents “Wandering the Wild.” The exhibition, showcasing fine crafted elements of Western North Carolina, opens on Thursday, March 20. Through his striking photography, Oppenheim captures the hidden beauty of the city's structures, revealing the intricate details and unique designs that grace our urban landscape.

Community members are invited to a reception in the gallery on Thursday, March 20 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The exhibition runs through April 18.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

Student Art Showcase
May 1 - May 30

The John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery proudly presents the Student Art Showcase, featuring an inspiring collection of regionally and nationally recognized Scholastic artwork, standout pieces created during Winterim, and selections from student portfolios. This exhibition highlights the diverse talent and creativity of our students, offering a unique glimpse into their artistic journeys through various mediums and styles.

Location: John M. Crawford, Jr. Art Gallery

Spring Dance Production| A Dance in the Life of Asheville (Ticketed Event)
May 1 | 7:15 PM (Closed School Community Performance)

Join us for, "A Dance in the Life of Asheville", as told through the people, places, and history that connect us as a community.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

May 2 | 7:15 PM (Public Performance)

Join us for, "A Dance in the Life of Asheville", as told through the people, places, and history that connect us as a community.

Location: Graham Theater, Doors open at 7:00 p.m.