Filmed over three years, “Sick-Amour” chronicles multimedia artist Joel Tauber’s three-year love affair with an abandoned sycamore tree, which he ventures to revive and protect. This film screening is followed by a Q&A session with the artist and filmmaker himself. Free with Membership or General Admission.

The Museum welcomes, for the second time, pianist Teresa Sumpter who will perform a selection of pieces by Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy and Schoenberg. Dr. Sumpter has performed in venues throughout the U.S. and teaches piano and music theory at Mars Hill College. Advanced reservations are recommended. Call 828.253.3227. Pricing: $6 Museum Members, $8 + admission non-Members.

This July the Asheville Art Museum once again hosts The Big Crafty, a lively celebration of handmade commerce. Reviving the tradition of the community bazaar, there will be music, food and refreshments to enjoy, as well as the fine wares of over 100 independent crafters. The Big Crafty has consistently been voted Asheville's favorite art/craft fair. For more information visit www.thebigcrafty.com. Free Event for All Ages.

Join us during The Big Crafty (arts & crafts fair) in front of the Museum to enjoy hands-on art activities designed for all ages. All supplies are provided. For details call Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager, at 828.253.3227, ext. 122. Free Event for All Ages.

In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z”, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria, TX, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages, unleashing the potentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin’s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recent works by the artist in this exhibition.

Legendary folk, blues and rock guitarist Danny Kalb from The Blues Project.