Portrait of Lierz with a coffee cup and two books of poetry, representing a book she is writing about her life as a business owner and president of a coffee company. She came to Asheville in 2003 to start her own business and explore a creative path.
Portrait of Catalano with a pool cue. She plays for “fun, for meditation, for analytical thinking, and creative release”. She came to Asheville in 2006 for the community and beauty of the area and to shoot pool.
Portrait of Simmons with the earth in glass, which represents her “commitment to promote peace everywhere”, and a braid of sweetgrass to suggest her native roots. She came to Asheville in 1988 and stays for the spirit of the land and diversity of the…
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 Lavender with her running shoes. Running, she says, changed her life, improving her self-image, increasing her self-confidence, and allowing her to “truly savor places that I run, be it in nature or in cities.” She moved to Asheville in…
Portrait of Mulkey with a “Circle of Friends” sculpture. “We are all connected,” he says. He came to Asheville in 1997 and fell in love with “the mountains, the four distinct seasons, the folkiness, the eclectic downtown, the friendly people and the…
Portrait of Troester with a drum, which she values for where it takes her “spiritually”. She came to Asheville in 2002 to build a new life and stays for the mountains, people and Womansong chorus.
Portrait of Sutherland with a plant. “I’ve grown plants my whole life.” She came to Asheville in 1995 and fell in love with the character of the city. She loves the mountains and the spirit of the people.