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Portrait of Palmer with her guitar, for “making music to the world,” which she hopes will bring joy to people’s lives. She was born in Asheville, a “great music town”.

Portrait of Allen with her great-great-grandfather’s violin and compositions. “He didn’t know it at the time, but I think he made it for me.” She came to Asheville in 2002 for the “fantastic musicianship” and stays for the “insane” people, whom she…

Portrait of Mo with what she describes as “a beautiful mind – the thing that is hidden in the open”.

Portrait of Reed singing into a condenser microphone and stand. Singing is her passion, and she is in a band, The Barrel House Mamas, acting as a singer and songwriter. She came to Asheville to attend Warren Wilson College and stayed for her band.…

Portrait of Williams with his football, which provides him with “fun” and “exercise”. He was born in Asheville and thinks it’s a “fun place”.

Portrait of Veal with a cigar that to him represents “porch time”. He love Asheville’s people and beautiful mountains.

Portrait of Griggs with her dog, which represents companionship and love. She was drawn to Asheville for the thriving downtown that supports local businesses, and stays for the affordability and “the vibe” of the people she meets.

Portrait of Davis with a jar of waters from all over the world, “a blend of sacred places, including sweat from a Katrina rescue worker who had not showered for weeks”. She came to Asheville in 1999 for the forest and quality of life.

Portrait of Mr. Feathermilk with his keyboard, which represents “everything” to him and without which he is “weak”. He is a native of Asheville.

Portrait of Hubbell with her sewing machine and scissors, the tools that have allowed her to bring her creative passion to life, and “clothed many an Asheville freak”. She moved to Asheville in 1994 and loves the mountains, the art scene and the…