T-minus 1 day ‘til Artisphere 2019, presented by TD Bank. 🎉 To celebrate, we asked our readers for their favorite pieces from Artispheres past – what artwork they bought, who made it + why they love it.

Here are a few of your favorite Artisphere finds:

Joey Bradley Artisphere piece | Alison S.

“Here’s a picture of my Joey Bradley! I bought it a few years ago at Artisphere and I still love it more than ever. Goldfinches are the Iowa state bird and since I’m from Iowa this piece is extra special to me.”

–Alison S.

“I bought this mixed media piece from Kreg Yingst in 2013. It is now one of my prized possessions. Robert Johnson was probably the first recorded bluesman and continues to be rediscovered by new generations. My favorite song is Love in Vain which was covered by the Rolling Stones on their 1968 Beggars Banquet album. Eric Clapton did an entire album of covers a few years back. And Cream, a band Clapton played in, did a magnificent cover of Crossroads.

We've bought something most years at Artisphere. We miss Bele Cher in Asheville but Artisphere has matured into a great arts festival.”

–Don R.

“This is a print called “Captain Zeb” by the artist Chris Hartsfield. I loved shopping his booth every year at Artisphere and purchased this in 2008. It reminds me of the fishing boats I watch on beloved Shem Creek in Charleston.”

–Erin H.

Check out the 135 visual artists who will be featured at this year’s Artisphere, May 10-12, 2019, and make sure to note your favs so you don’t forget to stop by their booths + shop their handmade goods to fill your own home. 🖼

Our top overall picks for Artisphere 2019? Brian Olsen’s “Art in Action” live painting; music by Sparkle City band The Apartment Club, this year’s 3D chalk art mural by Nate Baronowski; the glassblowing demo at BMW Manufacturing & Michelin Demo Row; and, of course, frites from Trappe Door in the Culinary Arts Café.

See more 2019 highlights here + explore everything that’s happening this year here. Ⓟ

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