OpenDoors of Asheville

Breaking the cycle of poverty through education, one child at a time.

Events

On leap year, February 29th, 2020, in downtown Asheville, we celebrated our 11th Annual Art Art Affair. LOOK2020 raised over $250,000, providing critical support for our students and families as they navigate their educational journey to a successful future. We were blessed by the timing, and grateful for everyone who made this event a success including: Donating Artists, Corporate Sponsors, Restaurant Donors, Committee Members, event Volunteers, Ticket Buyers, Art Buyers, Raise the Paddle Supporters, and many more. The income generated provided much needed financial backing as we entered the era of pandemic. Due to current regulations and uncertainty around vaccines, we have decided to suspend Art Affair planning, and come back with a BANG! in 2022.

A series of more personal mission focused events are being planned this fall, so please subscribe to our newsletter, visit our website, or call Dosty or Jen personally to stay informed on these gatherings! We’d love to see you soon.

We wish you all well and thank you for investing in our students and strengthening our community.

Connor’s 100 Miles – A Benefit for OpenDoors

WHEN: June 19th & 20th, 2020 WHERE: 100 miles beginning in Mills River, NC mostly on the Mountains To Sea Trail WHY: Connor’s goal is to raise $100k to help local students break the cycle of poverty through education. All funds raised will benefit OpenDoors’ To & Through College Access program. We are so excited […]

Celebrating SoulKu, our 2020 Laureates of the Year

This year we are more than happy to honor local handcrafted inspirational gemstone jewelry business SoulKu, owned by Allison Blake and Elisa Van Arnam.    This award is the highest honor bestowed by the organization upon a member of the community and is awarded for selfless service to eliminate child poverty. The award is presented once a […]

Art Affair: Look 2020

LOOK 2020, the magical, creative jewel of a team of OpenDoors volunteers, artists, craftsmen, and local visionaries, will take place on Leap Night, February 29th. Most certainly, this year will open your eyes, blow your minds, and offer you a clear vision of how ambitious our shared community can truly be. Seeing is believing. Exciting […]

“Swift gratitude is the sweetest” -Greek Proverb

  Thank you artists, hospitality donors, corporate sponsors, and our beautiful, bighearted guests! Art Affair 2016 was the most successful Art Affair in the history of the event, generating more than $130,000 in vital support for hundreds of local children as they grow, succeed, and shine their brightest. Green Man Brewery owners Wendy and Dennis […]