Ariel Gallery, Asheville

Ariel Gallery, owned and operated entirely by the exhibiting artists themselves since its founding in 2002, has provided visitors the rare opportunity to not only admire and purchase handmade works in ceramics, glass, fiber, wood, metal, and jewelry-but also to meet the creators behind them.

This cooperative model creates a dynamic, ever-evolving atmosphere where visitors are greeted daily by a different member artist, ready to share insight into their creative process. From one-of-a-kind raku pottery and turned wood vessels to handwoven textiles and fine contemporary jewelry, the gallery’s offerings are as diverse as they are skillfully crafted.