Rental Opportunities
At LEAF, we believe the arts belong everywhere: in neighborhoods, parks, classrooms, and gathering spaces. We share our spaces, stages, and mobile resources so artists have a platform, families have a place to gather, and young people have room to create.
Easel Rider: Asheville's Mobile Art Lab
The Story
The Easel Rider, Van Go, was created to boost access to public art across the region. What started as a single, out-of-use delivery vehicle has now grown into a robust, multi-table program. The City of Asheville Parks & Recreation Division has been a long-time partner, helping expand public access to visual art for all.
Our Purpose
The Easel Rider mobile art lab program is a community asset. We created it to break down barriers between art and audience, ensuring creative expression is accessible, inclusive, and free to move beyond traditional gallery walls
Availability & Booking:
The Mobile Art Lab program is available year-round in three formats:
Van GO - Mobile Art Van
Standalone - Includes table, tent, and crafts
Rental Rates:
Starting at $150 (1–3 hour session)
Starting at $300 (4–6 hour session)
*Prices vary depending on size of group and customizations
U-LEAF:
Mobile Stage
The Story
The U-LEAF was built through a grant project featuring 13 scholarshipped students from 7 different universities. Drawing on a wide range of design and technical disciplines, these students spent two months fabricating models, workshopping blueprints, surveying community needs, and ultimately constructing the final product — now available to all of Asheville.
Our Purpose
The U-LEAF was created to foster pathways of access, inclusivity, and community-building through the collaborative production of high-integrity events in neighborhoods, community centers, public parks, and private functions.
Pricing
Pricing is determined based on the nature of your event, your organization's status (private vs. non-profit), and partnership status with LEAF.
Rental Rates:
General Rate $800 per Day (excluding PA Rental)
Partner & Non-Profit Rate $450 per Day (excluding PA Rental)