Third Thursday | Educator’s Night Out

Every Third Thursday, the Museum comes alive with an evening filled with music, tours, art making, special cocktails in our rooftop café, and more! Educator’s Night Out: FREE admission for K–12 and college educators, administrators, and teaching artists (with valid ID) In addition to our regular Third Thursday programming, this month we invite K–12 and college educators, administrators, and teaching artists to join us for our Fall Educator’s Night Out. View the Museum’s current exhibitions, enjoy music, create art in the Studio, learn about our many tour offerings and opportunities to work with the Museum, and take time to socialize. Please preregister below. Schedule of Events 5–5:30pm: Guided tour of The Art of Paper 5:30–7pm: In this high energy ninety-minute workshop, Denise Markbreit, printmaker/educator & founder of printhouseavl.com will lead you through the steps necessary to create your own unique block print. You will come away with some newfound knowledge, skills, and a lovely collection of small prints to share with your students and friends. And it will be so much fun!!! Educator Preregistration Enjoy an evening of live music from 6–8pm performed by the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra’s talented chamber ensembles. Featuring a brass duo, three string quartets, and a clarinet duo, the two-hour program will bring energy, artistry, and inspiration to the Museum’s galleries. The Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra program serves more than 200 of the very best young musicians in the greater Asheville area. The program consists of two string orchestras, two symphony orchestras, a percussion ensemble, a flute choir, a jazz combo, and numerous wind and string chamber ensembles. Students participate in masterclasses, retreats, workshops, tours and social events. They also receive high-quality music instruction from the region’s most respected professional conductors and musicians and have the opportunity to perform throughout the community. Most importantly, students involved in ASYO gain a strong sense of discipline, increased confidence, and a deep appreciation for music and the arts.