Open Hearts Art Center
Art Gallery
Why pick this one
Open Hearts Art Center has operated a downtown Asheville studio and gallery since 2005, exhibiting art by adults with disabilities and selling signature paper flowers.
Best for
- Buying artwork that directly supports artists with disabilities
- Purchasing everlasting handmade paper flower bouquets
- Attending adaptable visual and performing arts programs
- Viewing community exhibitions featuring Open Hearts artists
- Renting a gallery or studio for an event
Look elsewhere if
- Seeking emergency services
- Looking for a conventional commercial gallery without a disability-arts mission
- Seeking services outside art programs, exhibitions, retail art, or studio rental
Specialties
- Paper flower creation and sales
- Art exhibitions and sales by adults with disabilities
- Adaptable visual and performing arts programs
- Private studio and gallery rental
Certifications
- CARF International accreditation
- NCSOS Charitable Solicitation License
- NCDHHS, DHSR Mental Health Facility License
- Candid / Guidestar Gold Transparency Seal
What makes them different
- Nonprofit studio and gallery located in downtown Asheville
- Dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities through the arts
- Signature Paper Flower Project funds supplies, tools, and florist pay
- Artists receive 50% of proceeds from artwork sales
- CARF accreditation has been renewed every three years since 2009
- Years in business
- 20
- Serves
- Asheville
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 217 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4079
- Phone
- +18285058428
- Website
- http://www.openheartsartcenter.org/
- info@openheartsartcenter.org
Services
- Art gallery
- Art studio programs
- Community art exhibitions
- Paper flower retail sales
- Private event space rental
- Supported employment services