Arts District, Decades in the Making, in Ruins After Helene
Briefly

The River Arts District in Asheville has transformed over the past 40 years into a creative hub, supporting over 300 artists and establishing its cultural significance.
Jeffrey Burroughs, president of a local art group, states there's nowhere like the River Arts District, where artists control their businesses and lives.
Hurricane Helene has devastated the River Arts District, causing substantial damage to galleries and creative works, leaving many artists to salvage what's left.
Judi Jetson from Local Cloth highlights the heartbreak of the damage, with art spaces covered in mud, and emphasizes the challenges faced by artists trying to recover.
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