The Kress Emporium

The Kress Emporium A Showcase for Beautiful Expression Our Philosophy

Love Art. We Do. Winston Churchill did. This is a showcase for beautiful expression.

When asked to sell England's national treasures, to finance the war effort, he replied,

"Hell no, What do you think we are fighting for?"

We believe a well-made piece of jewelry, clothing, furniture, sculpture, painting or object d'art will endure and appreciate. This is not a museum or a gallery, but a retail establishment where objects of beauty are sold for your enjoyment. Asheville's Kress E

mporium showcases the work of over 80 regional artists and crafts people along with a wide selection of fine antiques and collectibles. Built in 1928, the historic Kress Building is an outstanding architectural landmark with its rich ceramic tile and neoclassic motifs.

Thank you to the ALL the talented urban sketch artists on the Carolina’s Sketch Crawl who took some some inspiration fro...
06/13/2026

Thank you to the ALL the talented urban sketch artists on the Carolina’s Sketch Crawl who took some some inspiration from our building! ✨🎨Art is all around us 🎨✨thank you Cole Johns Ken Wong Gláucia Mir Shane Lenord, Heather Woodruff , and Dgwarchitect@gmail!

We are very excited about Doug's NEW frames on his photographs! These look so good!
05/19/2026

We are very excited about Doug's NEW frames on his photographs! These look so good!

Did you say citrus? 🍋🍊Check out the fun lemon and orange slices, they are also bud vases. 🌼The pretty yellow flowers are...
05/18/2026

Did you say citrus?

🍋🍊Check out the fun lemon and orange slices, they are also bud vases.

🌼The pretty yellow flowers are bud vases too, those are made by Anne Shelly.

Tea time 🫖 This beautiful tea pot & sugar jar is made by
05/17/2026

Tea time 🫖
This beautiful tea pot & sugar jar is made by

05/14/2026

Husband and wife duo, The Schweikarts, are the makers of these super cute earrings

Our featured artist for the month, , have some amazing pieces here at Kress! Check out Heather & Jenn for all your handm...
05/09/2026

Our featured artist for the month, , have some amazing pieces here at Kress! Check out Heather & Jenn for all your handmade stained glass (or tattoo) needs! 💐🌅🐉

05/06/2026

It's always exciting when Melody comes in with a restock!

Our iconic glass booth, a Kress staple. Forever our favorite collection of the cutest glass bud vases. 🌷🌻🪻
05/05/2026

Our iconic glass booth, a Kress staple. Forever our favorite collection of the cutest glass bud vases. 🌷🌻🪻

05/04/2026

We're so grateful to be surrounded by the vibrant art scene in Asheville! This town is bursting with talented individuals and we're thankful to showcase various forms of art with over 100 local and regional vendors ❤️

Need a new switch plate? Come check out art at Kress! 🦉✨🌃
04/26/2026

Need a new switch plate? Come check out art at Kress! 🦉✨🌃

Address

19 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC
28801

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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+18282812252

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