Asheville gets so much hype in today’s media. In fact, Liveability.com just ranked Asheville as the 12th best place in the country to live. As a community we must work together, so that Asheville can be a great place for the kids who already live here, to call home. A recent New York Times news analysis says […]
OpenDoors Kids Treated to a Hiphop Art “Trek”
May 17, 2016 by
OpenDoors was excited to partner with PATH (Preserving, Archiving, and Teaching HipHop) during a 3-day urban visual arts workshop, led by the internationally-renowned artist Trek6 – who divides his time between Asheville and his hometown of Miami, FL, and celebrated Miami based HipHop MC, Sekajipo. PATH is an innovative organization that uses HipHop culture and education to advance academic […]
“Swift gratitude is the sweetest” -Greek Proverb
March 10, 2016 by
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 […]
Laureate Yolanda Fair Acceptance Speech
March 9, 2016 by
OpenDoors’ 2016 Laureate Acceptance Speech By Yolanda Fair (pictured far right) Thank you all very much for this honor. It means a lot and I am very grateful to be able to work in a position that I love and in a position where I am able to advocate for and help so many amazing […]
“I believe that children are our greatest asset.”
February 27, 2016 by
“Voyage” by Josh Copus “If I decide to donate a piece to an art auction, I want to feel proud of what that piece represents, because it is an honor and a privilege to be approached for a donation to a worthy cause. When I give, I always make sure to give something that I […]
