Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts We are a nonprofit community arts center located in Black Mountain's old City Hall building. We also offer workshops and summer camps.

Located in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall since 2000, the Black Mountain Center for the Arts offers public Exhibits, Concerts, Theatre, Festivals, Special Events and a myriad of classes for all ages in music, dance, visual arts, writing, and more. We have a separate building for our Clay Studio with classes and independent study opportunities (including a handicap accessible potters wheel

). The main building is in the heart of the historic district, right next to the history museum. Our facility is nearly 100 years old, and is a wonderful site to visit as an historic landmark as well!

Tonight is our Art in Bloom: The First Bloom - 20th Anniversary Sneak Peek, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitud...
06/18/2026

Tonight is our Art in Bloom: The First Bloom - 20th Anniversary Sneak Peek, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the generous local businesses who stepped up as in-kind sponsors to donate delicious drinks and desserts for this special evening! 🧁🥂When local businesses support the arts, they are directly raising the quality of living right here in the Swannanoa Valley. They help us keep our mission alive: bringing the arts to the people and people to the arts.
👇 Let’s show them some major love! Please join us in thanking our wonderful sponsors:

Dynamite Roasting Company
Annie's Culinary Garden
Foothills Butcher Shop
Trillium Table
Cheshire Arms
Nutmeg Black Mountain
Louise's Kitchen
The Bush Farmhouse
Rooted In Wine

Next time you visit these shops, make sure to thank them for supporting the Black Mountain Center for the Arts!

📸 If you're joining us tonight, be sure to take photos, tag us, and share your favorite moments from the party!

Before the doors open tomorrow and the weekend gets wonderfully busy, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitude...
06/17/2026

Before the doors open tomorrow and the weekend gets wonderfully busy, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitude to the incredible event sponsors who have made this spectacular milestone possible. A celebration of this scale thrives because of the generosity of our community.

Please join us in sending a massive thank you to:
Dawn Wilson
Tyson Furniture Company Inc.
Jay Moynahan (In memory of Susan MacDonald Moynahan)

Because of your support, we can bring the magic of local art and stunning floral design under one historic roof once again.

Drop a 🌸 or a 🎉 in the comments to help us thank these amazing sponsors, and tag the friend you're bringing to opening day tomorrow! 👇

🔗 Get all the event details, hours, and ticket info here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-bloom-2026-tickets-1985537408839?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Art in Bloom: The First Bloom - 20th Anniversary Sneak Peek
Art in Bloom: Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists
Art in Bloom: Bonus Day Floral Exhibit Tour

06/17/2026

🌸 Our 4th Annual Art in Bloom Vase Auction is officially LIVE! 🌸
There is nothing quite like the feeling of holding a piece of handmade art. This year, the incredibly talented potters working in our Clay Studio have outdone themselves, donating a breathtaking collection of unique vases specifically for this auction.
Best of all? Every single bid directly supports our mission of bringing the arts to the people and people to the arts right here in the Swannanoa Valley.
📅 Bidding Details:
Where: Online right now!
When: Bidding closes at 6:30 PM on Friday, June 26th (the grand finale of our "Art From the Garden" opening reception).

Take a look at the gorgeous creations, find the perfect new piece for your home, and place your bids early!

👇➡️ Start Bidding Now: https://4thAnnualVaseAuction.fundraiser.bid

06/16/2026

Our hearts are so full today! ❤️ Last night, we gathered in our creative home for our second annual Art in Bloom volunteer orientation and appreciation reception.

To every single neighbor who showed up—and to all of those who support us behind the scenes—THANK YOU!

🌸✨ Art in Bloom simply would not be possible without your hands, your time, and your beautiful energy. There is truly nothing better than getting to put names to wonderful new faces and sharing a smile over our shared love for the Swannanoa Valley arts community.

Missed the orientation last night? Don't worry—there is still plenty of room at our table! We still have open volunteer shifts available for Art in Bloom. Come be a pART of the ARTs with us and help make this year's landmark 20th anniversary unforgettable.

👇 Check out the available shifts and sign up using our SignUpGenius link below! What shift are you planning to grab? Let us know in the comments!🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BABAC2EA5FFC25-62766010-artinbloom #/

06/15/2026

Looking to add some extra magic to Art in Bloom 2026?
We are hosting two incredible workshops designed to help you connect to and learn even more about the connection between art and nature. Which one sounds best to you?

Flowing with Flowers: Art in Bloom Yoga
When: Sunday, June 21st • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuition: $15 (Ages 12+)
The Experience: Start your Sunday with a gentle flow yoga sequence inside our spectacularly transformed dance studio—bursting with fresh blooms for the annual Art in Bloom fundraiser. It's a rare, once-a-year opportunity to ground yourself and literally stop and smell the roses!
• Register for Flowing with Flowers: https://wix.to/ObSFS9G

An Artful Journey: Special Art in Bloom Edition
When: Friday, June 26th • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuition: $25 (Delicious coffee, tea, and pastries included!)The Experience: Join us for a fascinating illustrated journey across centuries of landscape design. We’ll travel from the architectural villas of ancient Rome through Europe’s grand historic eras, all the way to how these traditions shaped American landmarks like Central Park and our own neighboring Biltmore Estate.
• Register for An Artful Journey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8Bx3798qyj8YMJcoVsDZfVPYb6jTd1aLLL9zPvoUnDC2uPg/viewform

Whether you’re looking to move your body among the blossoms or dive into the rich history of landscape philosophy, there is a seat at the table for you—no prior experience necessary!

👇 Let us know in the comments: Are you choosing the mindful yoga flow, the historical garden journey, or treat yourself to both?

🎟️ Save your spot before they fill up!

Lady & Labyrinth

Turn your Monday afternoons into a fun-filled family musical celebration! Starting June 22nd through July 20th (3:30–4:1...
06/14/2026

Turn your Monday afternoons into a fun-filled family musical celebration!
Starting June 22nd through July 20th (3:30–4:15 PM), BMCA is hosting the research-based Music Together® Kazoo Collection summer session for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups!

For 45 minutes each week, you’ll sing, dance, and play instruments together—helping your child achieve basic music competencies like keeping a steady beat while supporting cognitive and social growth.

Tuition: $135 (includes a beautifully illustrated songbook, digital streaming access, and a $50 sibling discount. Babies under 9 months attend FREE!).
Space is limited, register your family today: https://www.blackmountainarts.org/service-page/music-together-kazoo-1?referral=service_list_widget

06/13/2026

Right now, the floor of our dance studio is vibrating with a completely different kind of energy. We are officially rolling up the marley, disassembling the barres, and building pedestals to transform our everyday movement space into a second beautiful gallery!
It takes a lot of heavy lifting behind the scenes to get ready for the floral designers to load in on Thursday, the 18th. We love the "messy" middle of the process because it reminds us how much love our community pours into making Art in Bloom happen every year.
Drop a 🌸 in the comments if you’re planning to join us for Art in Bloom! Who are you bringing along to experience the transformation with you?

👇 Be a pART of the arts this week:
Click the link below to view the full Art in Bloom schedule, gallery hours, and ticket info. We can't wait to welcome you! https://www.blackmountainarts.org/artinbloom

06/11/2026

🌸 SNEAK PEEK: Our 4th annual Art in Bloom vase auction is just around the corner, and we couldn't wait to give our community a little preview! This year, our incredibly talented local potters have outdone themselves, donating gorgeous, handmade pieces to support our creative home.
Mark Your Calendars:
🗓️ Bidding Opens: Monday, June 15th (Online)
🗓️ Bidding Closes: Friday, June 26th at 5:00 PM

The auction wraps up right at the end of our "Art From the Garden" Reception on June 26th, so you can see these beautiful works in person before the final virtual gavel falls!

Every single bid ensures our programming stays vibrant and accessible to everyone in the Swannanoa Valley.

👉 Click the link to preview the pieces and get ready to bid: https://4thAnnualVaseAuction.fundraiser.bid.

Which vase do you have your eye on? Let us know in the comments below, and tag a neighbor who loves local pottery! 👇

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06/10/2026

Babies might be expensive, but high-quality improv comedy is an absolute steal!
This Saturday, June 13th at 7:30 PM, the award-winning comedy troupe "Reasonably Priced Babies" is storming the BMCA stage for A Little Summertime Show.
Local legends Tom Chalmers, Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Josh Batenhorst, and Kim Richardson will transform your wildest audience suggestions into hilarious, spontaneous scenes right before your eyes.

🎟️ Tickets are just $20. Laughs are completely priceless! Secure yours now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reasonably-priced-babies-present-a-little-summertime-show-tickets-1988023943130?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true


Reasonably Priced Babies Improv Show | Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Address

225 W State St
Black Mountain, NC
28711

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18286690930

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