Black Mountain College

Special movie screenings highlight work of Black Mountain College alumnus

Movie producer and director Arthur Penn's legacy in American film is one deeply rooted in his experiences at Black Mountain College.

Re-Happening arts event honors legacy of Black Mountain College

The Re-Happening is a singular event that provides a forum for regional artists and an accessible, immersive, educational experience for attendees.

Tesla Quartet to perform rare composition at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center

Black Mountain College was a haven for many European refugee intellectuals and artists displaced by the rise of Nazi Germany.

Students working at night during Tim Kerr's Mural Painting class, which created a mural honoring BMC in Downtown Black Mountain. Photo by Suzi Sadler

School of the Alternative Builds Community through Passion-Based Learning

Steeped in the spirit of Black Mountain College, the School of the Alternative offers creative classes outside of the box this spring.

Supper, People on the Move. Image: Bill Hebert

Supper, People on the Move Brings Together Immigration, Performance, and Conversation Over Dinner

Supper, People on the Move is an immersive dance performance and a shared meal that brings people together to talk about immigration.

Richard Reed Parry (Arcade Fire) on Black Mountain Songs

We talk with Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry about the experience of creating Black Mountain Songs, which will be performed at Diana Wortham Theatre this Friday and Saturday.

ReVIEWING A Legacy: BMCM+AC Debuts Black Mountain Songs and Active Archive

BCMC+AC's ReVIEWING conference happens next weekend, and brings two new interdisciplinary special events and exhibitions with it.

L to R: Billy Brouse, Rob McConnell, Mike Healy, Anthony Thogmartin, Sam Brouse. Photo: Erin Fowler

An Interview with Papadosio: From Coffee Roasting to Hellraiser (and other ways to stay sane on the road)

We sat down with Papadosio at their Pisgah Brewing Summer Seequence show and talked about life, the universe, and everything.

Claire Chase at Big Ears 2017 [Interview]

We sat down with flutist Claire Chase (and friend/composer Kyle Brenders) to talk about her early experiences with avant-garde music, the Density project, the problem with genre, and how she's gotten really into conference calls (among many other things).

Well Played Board Game Cafe's Grand Opening: This Week's GritVegas Highlight!

This weekend, we highlight Well Played Board Game Cafe, opening Saturday, as part of our full round-up of all the events in town.

Third Coast Percussion Headlines 2017 {Re}HAPPENING [Interview]

Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion comes to the 2017 {Re}HAPPENING with a legacy and a vision for what lies ahead. Asheville Grit talks with David Skidmore about what to expect.

{Re}HAPPENING 2017: In the Spirit of Black Mountain College

The 2017 {Re}HAPPENING invokes the spirit of the original Happening, in 1952, through performance art, music, and more.

Harry Callahan, Asheville, North Carolina , 1951

On Display: The Photographs of Black Mountain College

This Friday marks the opening of a photography exhibit at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center that showcases photographs taken at the College.

The Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update! September 8-11

This weekend, Asheville is filled with all types of fun! From beer to crystals and river cleanups to pickle competitions, we've got something for everyone. Let us know what we missed!

INTERLUDE Closing Festivities + Events

This coming Wednesday and Friday, INTERLUDE winds down with a special free event, a closing reception and block party, and more.

Benjamin Grosser, "Computers Watching Movies"

Interlude Revisits the Legacy of Black Mountain College << April 8-29

Put on by the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and the Media Arts Project, Interlude is an exploration of the creativity that will emerge across approximately one month in downtown Asheville.