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Portrait of Martin with his guitar, “the most powerful weapon” in his life, besides his “little dog” and his faith. He came to Asheville for college and enjoys its arts and “closeness to God”.

Portrait of Taylor with her accordion, which, she says, is “loud and squeaky and annoying but you like it anyway and you don’t know why.” She describes Asheville as “the most comfortable black hole there could be.”

Portrait of Freeman with her press pass. “Being a newspaper reporter makes me happy.” She is an Asheville native.

Portrait of Will with his wig and onesie. Disguises, he says, “survive in all creatures”. He came to Asheville in 2007 for the topography.

Portrait of McIntee with a knife, symbolizing “protection”. He came to Asheville in 2008.

Portrait of Geib with a steel drum, the instrument he’s played since he was 13. “It’s cheerful, versatile, beautiful and unique – just like me.” He came to Asheville in 2004 and is drawn to the diversity, consciousness, creative expression and…

Portrait of DuBose and Flynn. Dubose brought her son, “the greatest thing that has happened in my life”.

Portrait of Ball with a Cuban cigar. Having traveled to Cuba in support of the people, she claims to be “a quiet revolutionary at heart”. She moved to Asheville in 1977 to “get off the grid” and back to the earth.

Portrait of Bower with a right angle grinder, representing his profession as a stoneworker. He moved to Asheville in 2008.

Portrait of Widenhouse with her top hat. As a parade director she’s drawn to the concept of “ringleader” and “the mystery of what’s inside”. She came to Asheville in 1992.