#SPARKTHEARTSNC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: LEEDA LYRIC JONES

Musician Leeda Lyric Jones, who is LEAF's SparktheArtsNC Artist in Residence for March 2024.

Join us on Friday, March 15, for a performance by Leeda Lyric Jones, LEAF’s Spark the Arts Artist in Residence for March. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a community conversation, followed directly by live music. Free event! The North Carolina Arts Council created Spark the Arts as an awareness campaign. It was designed to […]

Registration for LEAF Summer Camps

Children in purple shirts at LEAF Summer Camp.

Looking for the best summer camps in Asheville and WNC? LEAF Schools & Streets invites your students to join us at LEAF Global Arts for summer camps, which run June 17-August 23 at 19 Eagle Street downtown. Registration is open! Most camps are for rising first-graders through rising sixth-graders, with the addition of the ‘Making […]

#SparktheArtsNC Artist Spotlight: Ryan ‘RnB’ Barber

Ryan “RnB” Barber is LEAF’s Spark the Arts artist in residence for February 2024. He will perform on Friday, February 23, at 7 p.m. in LEAF Global Arts’ Sound Underground. Free event. The North Carolina Arts Council created Spark the Arts as an awareness campaign. It was designed to inspire public participation in the arts […]

Kevin Spears, the “Kalimba Man”

Join us on Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. for a performance by Kevin Spears, aka the Kalimba Man. Suggested donation: $10-$30. Hailed by many as one of the best kalimba players alive today, musical renegade Kevin Spears the ” KalimbaMan ” has astounded audiences far and wide reimaging what is possible on this traditional […]

Juan Holladay solo performance

On Friday, December 16, Juan Holladay will be performing solo singer-songwriter style, with a surprise guest or two. He will also share a sneak peek of new material from his forthcoming album, ‘Bedside Lights.’ Free show! Juan has been singing, writing songs, and playing in bands since he was twelve years old. In 2006, he […]

Recording 101

Whitney Monge's Recording 101 flyer

Learn the basics of home recording, with Whitney Mongé, at the LEAF ONEmic Studio. For ages 18-24. Fridays 3:30-5pm. $15 drop in class or $50 for full four-week series beginning March 8. REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR WEEKS

LEAF Lights Junior Class with Melissa

Young student holding an ukulele.

LEAF Lights Music Class – This class is for young musicians who have the desire to perform regularly while sharing the LEAF Global mission to connect cultures and create community through music, education, and experiences. NOTE: This class is full, but you can inquire about waiting list or new class. While participating in the Lights program, […]

LEAF Lights Senior Class with Melissa

Four young music students with ukuleles.

LEAF Lights Music Class – This class is for young musicians who have the desire to perform regularly while sharing the LEAF Global mission to connect cultures and create community through music, education, and experiences. NOTE: This class is full, but you can inquire about waiting list or new class. While participating in the Lights program, […]

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.