Our hearts go out to area artists affected by the devastation and economic losses of Hurricane Helene, especially in the RAD.  While we suffered no physical damage downtown, we lucky ones are still reeling from the shock and aftermath of the storm.  Bender Gallery is committed to Asheville and the arts community and would like to help in this time of need.

Bender Gallery will host an exhibition of work by local artists with all proceeds going to the artists.  In addition any donations will be going to the RAD to support the artists that are going to continue to need assistance to sustain their art practice in Asheville.

Annie Kyla Bennett,  Elizabeth Porritt Carrington,  Greg Carr,  Heather Clements,  Lissa Friedman,  Amanda J. Kendrick,  Kelcey Loomer,  Daniel McClendon,  Kasey Moran, Jodi O'Hara,  Jeremy Phillips, Peter Roux,  and Jeff Snell.

Artists donating their work for purchase include Laine Bachman, Linda Gritta, Michael Hedges, and others. The proceeds from these artists work will go directly to the RADA fund to directly help the artists effected by the hurricane.

To donate, go to this website:

https://www.riverartsdistrict.com/donate/

Image by Stephen Pruitt https://www.fiasco-media.com/