PLEASE DO GALLERY
IN RENDEZVOUS @ THE RAD
87 roberts street. suite h
River arts district. asheville, north carolina
PLEASE DO Gallery is a brand new booth gallery within Rendezvous @ The RAD.
We aim to showcase an eclectic variety of creative talent. Whether established as a working artist, or looking to gain a foothold in the Asheville arts community, PLEASE DO Gallery is proud to exhibit the work of dedicated artists from the area and beyond.
Our space is an inclusive place, devoted to the beauty of free expression. We offer a home to artists and makers who want to show their work along side dozens of Ashevilleβs most talented; Rendezvous represents a broad cross section of the many styles and disciplines that our community has to offer.
PLEASE DO Gallery devotes a section of wall space to rotating showcases from around the world; to offer exposure, amplify voices, and to celebrate talent and expression from those without adequate opportunities. By extending reach for disadvantaged and marginalized creatives, we aim to cultivate a global network, and establish our space as an artistic embassy. The βArt Diplomacyβ wall is dedicated to this purpose.
For available display space
Please contact: james.kellis.art@gmail.com
Upcoming showcase featuring archival reproductions, from artists working and struggling to survive in Gaza, Palestine.
These valuable creative voices add a rich perspective to our own sphere of art appreciation. We will provide a space for expression, and access to a greater audience and market, for people who deserve more opportunities.
More information to come; this project is in early stages. Currently seeking allies, collaborators, patrons and investors.
If you would like to get involved, please contact james.kellis.art@gmail.com
ART DIPLOMACY
please do gallery featured artists
James Kellis
James Kellis is a multi-disciplinary artist and Asheville original. He opened his workshop and PLEASE DO Gallery in November 2026, inside Rendezvous Studios in the River Arts District. His gallery work is primarily soft pastel and mixed media experimentation, exploring enigmatic, uncanny, and expressive themes.
Craig Toliver
Craig Toliver is an amateur artist who lives in Black Mountain, NC with his wife and two sons. Craig creates canvas paintings using oil, acrylic, and gouache, focusing primarily on landscapes and characters/portraits. He also upcycles furniture into unique pieces.
