Happy New Year, Happy New LEAF!
2026 kicks off with a full month of classes and events at LEAF Global Arts (19 Eagle St.) plus our LEAF Love Gala on February 14! An intimate night with live music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres for you and your loved one, and the culminating event of our LEAF Love Giving Campaign. Tickets on sale January 14!
This is followed by Deep Roots on May 30th at Pisgah Brewing in Swannanoa, where we had our beautiful post Helene gathering filled with LEAF love!
Deep Roots will be a family-friendly, one-day event featuring local musicians alongside youth performers of LEAF Schools & Streets and LEAF International.
In the fall, the time-honored LEAF Festival returns October 16–18 at a brand-new location, providing a fresh setting for the immersive arts and community experience that LEAF is known for. Additional details to follow, soon!
The year will conclude with an elegant Masquerade Ball on November 7, a festive celebration of global arts and a vital year-end fundraiser.
In addition to acting as celebrations of global creativity and culture, each event in 2026 is also critical to sustaining LEAF’s impact programs and services. At a time when grants are limited and costs continue to rise, community participation and support directly determine whether LEAF can continue to serve artists, educators, and audiences locally and globally.
“LEAF gatherings are essential,” says Erinn Hartley, LEAF’s Executive Director. “They ensure that LEAF can continue its work in global arts education, cultural preservation, and community connection. Every ticket, every donation, and every act of support helps keep the magic possible.”
More event details, tickets, and ways to support, following soon!
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