OpenDoors Asheville and Hunter Subaru present

Art Affair 2026:

Rooted in Community

Saturday, March 7th 2026

The Crest Center | 6:30pm | VIP early access at 6pm

$500 Community Champion Ticket - A meaningful charitable gift with special access.

Community Champion tickets are for guests who want to make an extraordinary impact while enjoying an elevated Art Affair experience. These tickets grant early access to the event, exclusive VIP cocktail hour, expedited check-in with a dedicated line, priority on-site parking, reserved table seating during the live auction, and all Classic Admission benefits.

$250 Classic Admission Ticket - An unforgettable evening celebrating art, community, and opportunity.

Classic Admission guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and specialty libations, time to explore and preview our live and silent auctions, and an energetic evening featuring the live auction, scholarship awards, and entertainment. This ticket offers full access to the heart of Art Affair - a joyful, inspiring night where creativity and generosity come together to support local students.

Art Affair 2026 Featured Artist:

David Sheldon

Represented by Mark Bettis Gallery

Thank you to our sponsors!

What is Art Affair?

OpenDoors’ annual Art Affair fundraiser celebrates students while raising awareness and critical funds to eliminate the opportunity and achievement gap in the Asheville community.

A black and white photo of a group of people at an auction, with some holding auction paddles numbered 110, 188, and 134, in a room with an exit sign overhead.
Three women standing on stage at an event, with one speaking into a microphone. The woman in the middle is wearing a white dress, smiling. The woman on the right is wearing a black dress, holding the arm of the woman in white. The woman on the left is smiling and dressed in a dark blue outfit.

Proceeds directly support OpenDoors students moving to and through college and career by providing increased access to education, enrichment, and other critical resources.

Two people, a woman with shoulder-length blonde hair holding a glass of red wine and a man with curly hair and glasses, looking at artwork in a gallery with brick walls. The artwork includes a black and white portrait and a large abstract painting.
A young man with dreadlocks stands at a podium in front of two microphones, holding a certificate. He is wearing a dark, patterned dress shirt and dark pants, and appears to be at an award or recognition event. In the background, people in formal attire are seated, with one man in a tuxedo and bow tie visible.

Thanks to generosity of donors, supporters, artists, and local businesses, last year’s Art Affair raised $340,000 for OpenDoors Asheville, which led to an increase in our students served, hours of tutoring, students at summer camp, and so much more.

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Event highlights include:

  • Live and mobile auctions featuring extraordinary artwork and experiences donated by area artists and supporters

  • Annual “To & Through” scholarship and Laureate of the Year awards

  • Live entertainment by top-notch regional musicians and DJs

And so much more!

Want to get in on the action?

Join our Art Affair Committee!

We are always looking for new members to give us ideas and inspiration for artist outreach, decor, hospitality, venue, entertainment, and more.