Blue Spiral 1, Gallery of Fine Art and Craft, Asheville NC Information

Founded in 1991, Blue Spiral 1 presents the works of Southeastern artists and object makers in elegant and spacious surroundings. The 15,000 square-foot gallery spans three floors connected by an open stairway. Blue Spiral 1 presents over twenty annual exhibitions of sculpture and paintings, objects and photography. They are either discipline based or developed around fascinating themes. The gallery's upper level features a diverse collection of works by nearly 100 regularly represented artists. This premier gallery is also home to the estate of Will Henry Stevens (1881-1949), an early 20th century modernist. Stevens' oil paintings and pastel drawings are included in over 40 museums and significant private collections throughout the United States.