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Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
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Do
Review №1

BE WARY....don’t be fooled. At first you may be impressed by the facility. Pre-sale service was good as well. Once we paid their very full prices for a number of works, the situation changed. Client satisfaction was not on the radar. We have done business with galleries for 30 years. We count gallery owners and artists as some of our closest friends. We were hopeful to continue that tradition, but to the contrary we experienced total disappointment and dissatisfaction. Visit the museum but don’t buy.

Kw
Review №2

Lots of wonderful art on display! Some if it was definitely quirky and esoteric, but others were more the normal type that someone actually put a lot of thought, time, and effort into making realistic and beautiful! The variety was great, because just when you thought you saw it all, something new was around the corner or up the stairs!

St
Review №3

Premier fine art gallery with constantly rotating exhibits representing a number of widely varied artists and artisans. Top dollar.

J
Review №4

Wonderful large gallery - 3 levels- with so much interesting and special artwork. I still wish I had purchased a particular piece I admired. I immediately told friends that if ever in the area, they should make a point to visit this art gallery.

Di
Review №5

Respectful staff to International guest. Beautiful collections, and its free entrance with clean restrooms.

Am
Review №6

This is a beautiful, three floor, art gallery. I wish we had visited here before. Lovely paintings, glass, and pottery. Plenty of art to admire and lots of space to see each item in an enjoyable setting.

Ch
Review №7

My favorite art gallery in town. I try to go every time a new exhibit is installed and have a new and wonderful experience each time. It will continue to be one of my “must see” recommendations when I have visitors in town. Three floors to explore and welcoming staff. Not “stuffy” or pretentious and the quality of artistic work is inspiring.

Sh
Review №8

Most inspiring gallery Ive visited in ages. All local, all gorgeous.

Ni
Review №9

I really enjoyed walking through the gallery. There were some awesome pieces for sale. I just wish I had the money to spend on all the cool art!

J
Review №10

My favorite gallery in Asheville. Nice friendly knowledgeable. Three floors with 6-8 different spaces. Nice selection and variety of artists and mediums.

Je
Review №11

Wonderful, inspiring work! It makes one think and gives one new perspectives. I think work by Richard D. Weis would be an excellent choice in the future.

Er
Review №12

3 floors of contemporary art. I was there for at least an hour and a half and could have spent more but I didnt have time. If you want to spend time looking at art I highly recommend blue spiral one. If you are in from out of town this is one of the first galleries in Asheville. It is one of the reasons Asheville is what it is today.

Ti
Review №13

I really enjoyed all the different styles.

Ka
Review №14

This was my favorite piece in the gallery!!! They have some really nice art work in there!

al
Review №15

Large three level gallery with lots of different types of art, mostly modern art. Some of the items cost more than I make in 9 months.

Tr
Review №16

Blue Spiral 1 was amazing. A long time in getting there but worth it. Art from quaint to exquisite. Something for all collectors. Enjoy!

Ca
Review №17

An amazing place to explore your artist side! Amazing artwork to view and purchase. The staff are so happy to help with any questions or concerns.

Gr
Review №18

This is a lovely gallery with a large collection and wide variety. The pieces are beautiful and well crafted. I feel inspired every time I visit!

Ri
Review №19

Wide variety of art. I came mainly for wood exhibit which was wonderful.

Je
Review №20

An amazing gallery with top of the line art

St
Review №21

Great gallery, 3 floors. Beware though, called to ask about wheelchair accessible, was told yes, and they are NOT. Our wheelchair person wasnt able to go on the 3rd or 1st floor. Great local artists represented. Interesting displays!

To
Review №22

Always has stunning pieces of artwork

Da
Review №23

Wow. Great gallery. Almost like an art museum. Good combo of modern art and older pieces. I will visit again and again.

Mi
Review №24

Beautiful gallery with lovely arranged art work from paintings, lithography, printmaking, ceramics, and wood objects. Very large with at least 2 levels and multiple rooms on the levels. Nicely arranged with a lot of space between pieces. Even if youre not buying any art just about as good as going to an art museum for local artists.

Jo
Review №25

Art is judged by some as wonderful and others as hideoys. There were a few nice pieces but too many nudes...

Jo
Review №26

Amazing art. Worth visiting.You break it you buy it! :-0

Ev
Review №27

Like walking through an art museum, AMAZING! My favorite gallery in Asheville! Such a variety, and sooo much profound art!

Fr
Review №28

Great gallery! The space is very well laid out. The works on hand when we went were very interesting!!

Be
Review №29

Warm staff, HUGE studio, intriguing work at every step

Ah
Review №30

Dope gallery! I liked the exhibits they had at the time. I’d like check it out again.

Ca
Review №31

Beautiful things to drill over

Le
Review №32

The best art gallery Ive ever been to. Its world class.

Ho
Review №33

This gallery is a lot bigger than it looks! There are 3 floors of awesome artwork.

CP
Review №34

Nice selection of artists and variety. Some really stunning work to look at and/or buy.

Ma
Review №35

We visited this lovely art gallery while in town during the Thanksgiving holiday. We were very impressed with the exhibitions. This was certainly an interesting way to break up some of the monotony of restaurants and breweries in Asheville. We would certainly stop by again on future visits.

An
Review №36

With galleries like this, who needs museums? Ok, ok, we still need museums, but this gallery is amazing. I could literally spend hours here... and could also easily spend thousands of dollars if I had the dollars to spend. When that day comes, I look forward to purchasing art at Blue Spiral. And in the meantime, I will enjoy this exceptional display of the truly world-class creative beauty Asheville has to offer.

Ju
Review №37

I always enjoy visiting Blue Spiral. On my last visit I nearly bought something by their featured artist. However I wish they served alcohol and maybe sold hamburgers. Hot dogs or corn dogs with chips or French fries would be good too.

To
Review №38

Blue Spiral has a long history of being the top art gallery in Asheville.

Sa
Review №39

This is a beautiful gallery with well crafted, and excellent fine art. The staff was very friendly and answered all my questions. The paintings, glass, and ceramics were of a fine quality. I look forwardto visiting again!

Jo
Review №40

Great gallery. Wide variety of art. All excellent quality.

Ka
Review №41

Always a stop when in Asheville. A beautiful multi level space with a highly curated selection of fine crafts.

Br
Review №42

Beautiful gallery of modern & contemporary art! Was my 1st experience wont be my last.

Ca
Review №43

Best of the best! A MUST visit, especially for art enthusiasts.

Da
Review №44

A real deal art gallery not just a bologna sandwich in a plastic bag hanging on the wall

Br
Review №45

Blue Spiral is one the best (and oldest) galleries in Asheville. Its three floors of art are amazing and the artist they highlight are fantastic. I used to visit Asheville as a tourist and this gallery was on our must visit list every time we came. Now that I live here I love attending their gallery openings whenever I can.I recently went to an opening where they highlighted many local artist from the Asheville River Arts district and it was one of the best gallery openings that I have ever been too. It was well attended. Based on the quality of the work being shown, that is no surprise.

Pa
Review №46

Awesome art gallery with an awesome staff as well! If you are in Asheville and need something to do, definitely stop by and check this beautiful gallery out! Always an awesome rotation of contemporary art. Many of the artists are local as well!

Je
Review №47

Within the bright, open space, the Blue Spiral 1 gallery showcases myriad works upon three levels in their building. I loved the diversity of mediums and perspectives present. As a visitor from Milwaukee, WI, I really enjoyed my experience in the Blue Spiral 1 among the general exhibit, native exhibit, and varied special exhibits offered. Its also right in the middle of the action in downtown Asheville!

St
Review №48

One of the nicest galleries in Asheville. Incredible selection of different types of art and craft.

Ki
Review №49

Gigantic art gallery full of many kinds of art. VERY EXPENSIVE. As both an artist and art collector I found some of the art perplexing, one example would be what appears to be pages ripped from a text book, covered in handwritten, misspelled notes framed and for sale to the tune of $500 or more. I dont get it. Some of the work is gorgeous, creative and simply amazing but all very pricey. Made for an enjoyable stop on a rainy afternoon

We
Review №50

This was a wonderful gallery to walk through. And thats coming from a guy whos normally not into art galleries!

Wa
Review №51

This place was so much bigger than expected! The variety of work was impressive.

Wi
Review №52

Surprisingly huge! 4 levels of art, public accessible archives. This place is great!

Ne
Review №53

Fantastic gallery for a town like Asheville. They do an amazing job of showcasing regional artist that can completely hold their own on a national stage. Always a great mix of creative expression and most of their artists are very reasonably priced. Ive been visiting this gallery for almost 20 years and Ive never been disappointed.

De
Review №54

Excellent collection of modern art pieces. Many different artists represented here. Colorful, fun,and quirky styles.

Ju
Review №55

Amazing art gallery! Beautiful.

Ka
Review №56

Three floors of high quality arts with new artists and works featured once a quarter or so. I visit about four times a year and am always delighted. Theres a wide range of mediums: screenprints, woodcuts, photographs, quilts, watercolor, sculpture, glass, ... its so easy to spend an hour breathing it all in.

Me
Review №57

Wow! Amazing selection of art and wonderful people. Just wonderful.

Vi
Review №58

Name doesnt really make sense but over all a nice gallery.

Je
Review №59

Amazing space to showcase a variety of artists

Mi
Review №60

This gallery is like visiting a museum where everything is for sale!

Dr
Review №61

We are so fortunate to have this amazing gallery in Asheville. This place carries some of my favorite local artists, like Robert Johnson, as well as an amazing selection of other modern artists in diverse mediums, including paintings, ceramics, wood, and glass. There are three floors and multiple galleries to check out so give yourself plenty of time to browse. This has got to be one of the premier galleries in the USA so dont miss it.

Ca
Review №62

Great variety of art. Friendly, approachable staff.

Za
Review №63

Neat place, over priced art, and snobby customersBut you cant beat how nice some of the art is and the employees are nice.

Bi
Review №64

We visit this gallery often when we are in the Asheville area. They have a very broad range of artwork. Painting, glasswork, ceramics, wooden pieces, whatever your interest is, they probably have some of it. The staff is always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.This would be a nice addition to you Asheville visit.

Ra
Review №65

Very unique pieces of art, and a pleasure to walk around

Da
Review №66

Great collection of artists in a unique showroom

Em
Review №67

My favorite gallery!

Sa
Review №68

Innovative, beautifully procured gallery. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.

Ra
Review №69

Unique and diverse

Pe
Review №70

As we contemplate moving from the Washington, DC area to Hendersonville, NC, we hoped Asheville would have a quality art experience to offer. Even though the Asheville Art Museum virtually doesnt exist, a fabulous alternative does! We were knocked out by the sophisticated museum-quality spaces and collections of the Spiral 1 Gallery! It is a MUST experience for art and craft lovers.

Aa
Review №71

Amazing gallery, glad to see they have expanded and now have a lot more work by photographers!!!

Ka
Review №72

Its beautiful and free. Great way to spend an hour.

Ju
Review №73

Beautifully curated gallery, with fine art, glass, metal. It is always a treat to see such fine American artists.

JO
Review №74

Great high end art for the home and office.

Ke
Review №75

Always display top-quality artists in an attractive setting. Terrific work!

Ly
Review №76

Great, diverse gallery

St
Review №77

Nice diversity of art mediums and style.

Ro
Review №78

This gallery is huge, with a tremendous variety of excellent art.

Te
Review №79

Great gallery, showing their deep roots with recent showing

Kr
Review №80

The variety of art represented. You can find something to appreciate if you look around. ;)

me
Review №81

One of the primo galleries in the US

Ca
Review №82

The blue spiral is always a great gallery to visit when you have a chance. They always have very high quality art.

Ri
Review №83

Extensive collection of contemporary art with a great team of art consultants. A must on any trip to Asheville, North Carolina.

Mi
Review №84

Interesting artwork. Expensive art!!!!

Sc
Review №85

Very cool and surprisingly large art gallery in downtown Asheville

Ge
Review №86

Cool gallery!

Jo
Review №87

Very interesting

ka
Review №88

Weird art. Not my thing.

Vi
Review №89

Its huge, youre bound to find a style and artist that interests you.

Lu
Review №90

Very well set up gallery

St
Review №91

Incredible

Gi
Review №92

Great art and a wonderful space.

An
Review №93

Our go to gallery for total amazement!

Kr
Review №94

Always on my list when in Asheville-- its a MUST.

Se
Review №95

Love it.

Ju
Review №96

Beautiful stuff

Mi
Review №97

Nice place, but some of the art is questionable...

Le
Review №98

Must visit for art lovers

to
Review №99

Diverse art

ma
Review №100

Beautiful

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  • Address:38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States
  • Site:http://bluespiral1.com/
  • Phone:+1 828-251-0202
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–5pm
  • Tuesday:11am–6pm
  • Wednesday:11am–6pm
  • Thursday:11am–6pm
  • Friday:11am–6pm
  • Saturday:11am–5pm
  • Sunday:11am–5pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Restaurant:No
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