Explore Asheville, the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, and Riverfront Development Group invite you to the unveiling of the first public art installation of Phase II of the Asheville Black Cultural Heritage Trail. Join us Thursday, May 8, 3–5pm at The Whale:: South Slope for the interpretive mural's debut, located in the Southside area. This is the first of three murals planned for Phase II, with others to be located throughout the community.

Festivities will take place in the parking lot between The Whale and Green Man on Buxton Avenue, featuring remarks from project partners and muralist Tommy Lee McGee, tunes by Zati and Mesi, beverages from The Whale, and tasty bites by Cooking with Comedy.

Stick around to take part in the Black Cultural Heritage Trail Makers Scavenger Hunt, highlighting local Black-owned pop-ups at various businesses in the area including Urban Orchard, The Funkatorium, The Whale, Green Man, Chemist, Burial, and Good Hot Fish. One lucky winner will be selected to receive a gift bag of local goods. We hope you join us in celebrating the agency, achievements, and contributions of Asheville’s black community.