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.
Portrait of Forbes with a jade necklace, which represents “local art” she can wear. She came to Asheville in 2005 and enjoys the artistic potential and support systems.
Portrait of Repoley with her “sweet, smart and lovely” dachshund Gretchen. She came to Asheville in 2001 and loves the locally owned businesses, downtown architecture, arts and artists, neighborhoods, and gardens. The mountains, she says, “have…
Portrait of Rayl holding a book containing a Davidson family portrait. The Davidsons were the first white settlers west of Old Fort. Rayl moved to Asheville in 1986 with his parents, and has stayed because he loves it.
Portrait of Glawson with her sketchbook, “the most important physical item” she owns. “All my valued lessons I’ve learned in life are in there.” She came to Asheville in 2002 for the arts, music and “like-minded” people.
Portrait of Capezzali posing with an "Allah" picture and amethyst crystal. The picture reminds her to keep searching for answers and the crystal is a healing gift from her mother. On Asheville, Capezzali says "[It] feels like home, the people are…
Portrait of Carmean and Burich. Carmean holds a pincushion from his grandmother, who taught him to cook, crochet and sew; and a portrait of The Pink Ladies, a San Francisco based project he participates in. He loves Asheville for the community,…