The West Jefferson Art District is home to nurmerous gallery crawls, downtown murals, & concrete pedestal art. Throughout the summer months, the gallery crawls are a great opportunity to mingle with artists and do some shopping. They are held from 5-8 pm on the second Friday of the month June thru October. The Ashe Arts Center features local and regional artists & holds rotatating gallery exhibits, concerts, special speakers, holiday events, fundraisers, and outdoor arts and craft exhibitions.