To call Asheville artistically inclined, unless you’re a visitor, is a bit of an “is water wet” scenario. Our paint bucket runneth over. The same is so for music (possibly more so). It’s difficult when all of these artists have to pick their favorite artists. Fortunately there are plenty of fans and admirers among us — or some humble practitioners who prefer the works of others over their own. What a town, kid, what a town.

• Public art event

• Local art gallery

• Local visual artist

• Sculptor

• Ceramics artist potter

• Glass artist

• Painter

• Photographer

• Metal artist

• Jewelry artist

• Woodworker

• Fiber artist

• Etsy-style crafter

• Mural artist

• Graphic designer

• Favorite local band

• Best classical ensemble

• Local band: R&B Blues

• Local Band: Jazz

• Local Band: Soul

• Local band: Americana country

• Local band: acoustic folk

• Local band: Pop

• Local band: Electronic

• Music series

• Local band: old-time bluegrass

• Local band: hip-hop

• Local band: rock

• Local band: noise drone

• Local band: Traditional seagull

• Local band: jam progressive

• Local band: metal

• Local band: punk

• Local band: world reggae

• Local band: next big thing

• Local busker street performer

• Local comedian

• Local comedy troupe

• Local gypsy absurdist punk rock band

• Local DJ

• Local recording studio

• Local dance company

• Local poet

• Local author

• Local live theater

• Local actor

• Local filmmaker

• Local music video

• Local video store

• Local drag night

• Local trivia night

• Local karaoke night

• Movie theater

• Place to hear live music

• Place to dance

• Listening room