Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding across Asheville’s River Arts District, damaging studios and disrupting the livelihoods of hundreds of artists.

Jewelry designer Jeffrey Burroughs, president of the River Arts District Artists organization, described the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the long recovery ahead.

Following Hurricane Helene, artists across Asheville began organizing events and fundraisers to support those who lost studios and artwork.

After Hurricane Helene devastated the River Arts District, artists organized RADFest to celebrate the reopening of studios and galleries.

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.

Hurricane Helene left Asheville’s River Arts District heavily damaged after floodwaters from the French Broad River inundated artist studios and galleries.

After Hurricane Helene devastated much of Asheville’s River Arts District, community leaders began organizing emergency meetings and recovery plans for artists.

Historic flooding from Hurricane Helene destroyed large portions of Asheville’s River Arts District, a hub for hundreds of artists and creative businesses.

The River Arts District of Asheville, long considered one of the city’s defining cultural hubs, suffered catastrophic damage during Hurricane Helene. More than 300 artists had been working across studios in converted industrial buildings along the French Broad River.