Tucked into a tree line and just a stone’s throw from bustling Brevard Road in Hendersonville is Woodhaven Glass. Inside, Larry Zapf points out all of the bells and whistles that make up his ever-growing passion and profession as an artisan glassblower. “I started blowing glass in the mid-1990s because I had a very subjective […]
When you step into Brian Boggs’ West Asheville woodworking studio space, you’re immediately taken aback by the eye-catching aesthetics of his furniture. But it’s only when you finally take a moment to sit in one of his signature chairs that you truly understand just what Boggs is all about. “Chairs are what really excite me. […]
It’s a rainy morning in the depths of the River Arts District (RAD). Inside the cozy artisan studios and large warehouses are hundreds of creative minds milling about: painters, sculptors, glass blowers, metalsmiths, and beyond. With a stream of vehicles splashing through large puddles near the roundabout, acclaimed abstract painter Mark Bettis sits in his […]
When you are in the presence of the woodwork by Ben Grant, you find yourself captivated by the contours of his pieces. Each creation is intricate in nature, but there’s a sense of style, innovation, and sharpness—not one line is wasted. “You can make anything out of wood, from a functional piece of furniture to […]
When you step into the studio of painter Angela Alexander, you are immediately awestruck by the bright and vibrant nature of her pieces, a style that seamlessly complements her warm personality. “I want my art to make people happy—it’s the heart and soul,” she said. “It’s a joy to watch people walk into my studio […]
Crossing the railroad tracks in the River Arts District, a large brick building looms high over Lyman Street. As the artistic haven of Asheville, the RAD is home to hundreds of artisans, each as unique as the next, all with a wild and wonderful story of how they ended up in Western North Carolina. But, […]
For over 40 years, Beverly-Hanks & Associates has invested in community development around Western North Carolina. Our commitment to service is aimed at building long-lasting relationships with our customers, clients, and the community at large. But more importantly, our agents and staff are members of these unique communities, and we’re always excited to support them […]
. Find out what inspires local artist Judson Guérard at our Artist Reception this Wednesday at 5:30-7:00. Judson Guérard is the current visiting artist at the Beverly-Hanks Real Estate Discovery Center, through our friends at HandMade in America. . . “As a material, hot glass focuses and sustains my interest in the immediate task of doing… It hints at […]
Just one of the reasons Asheville is such a vibrant community in which to live is the incredible art that surrounds us everyday. Join us for an artist reception tonight at 5:30 in Biltmore Park of Asheville, NC. This evening we’ll welcome glass artist John Almaguer to our Biltmore Park Real Estate Discovery Center. While […]
Please join us on Thursday, June 13th for a reception as we welcome local award-winning artist Akira Satake to the Beverly-Hanks Real Estate Discovery Center. His original pieces will be displayed for a short time and we are excited to have him with us to answer questions about his work and why he chooses to […]
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