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Here you’ll find press mentions, community updates, and reflections from Jeffrey Burroughs as the campaign continues to grow.
“The Heartbeat is Starting to Patter Again”: River Arts District One Year After Hurricane Helene
Jeffrey Burroughs, president of the River Arts District Artists, described watching floodwaters sweep through the district during Hurricane Helene.
Artists Rebuild After Hurricane Helene Devastates Asheville
Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across Asheville’s River Arts District, damaging studios and disrupting the livelihoods of hundreds of artists.
River Arts District Artists Celebrate Return with RADFest
After Hurricane Helene devastated the River Arts District, artists organized RADFest to celebrate the reopening of studios and galleries.
You Can Help Asheville Artists Recover: River Arts District Festival and Soft Reopening
After Hurricane Helene damaged roughly 80 percent of the River Arts District, community leaders organized festivals and markets to support artists who lost studios and inventory.
Resilience in Asheville’s River Arts District After Hurricane Helene
After Hurricane Helene devastated much of Asheville’s River Arts District, community leaders began organizing emergency meetings and recovery plans for artists.
Asheville’s River Arts District Devastated by Hurricane Helene
Historic flooding from Hurricane Helene destroyed large portions of Asheville’s River Arts District, a hub for hundreds of artists and creative businesses.
Asheville’s River Arts District Begins to Recover
After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville’s River Arts District, artists and community leaders worked quickly to rebuild.