YMI Cultural Center
Cultural center · Asheville ·
History exhibits, art, performance spaces, community events, African-American heritage
History exhibits, art, performance spaces, community events, African-American heritage
"Fresh from a $6 million refresh, this hub for Black creatives in Asheville now features updated programming with exhibitions from Affrilachian and Black Highlander artists in residence and live performances." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I learned about the ongoing legacy of the YMI Cultural Center, noted as one of the first Black community centers in the country and designed by Biltmore architect Richard Sharp Smith." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
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