Located in one of the country's major studio glass centers, Vitrum is committed to presenting the best in local and regional glass art, as well as work by carefully selected artists from other parts of the US. The gallery also showcases paintings and prints by innovative two-dimensional artists.

Vitrum is a young, vibrant gallery that celebrates the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary glass art. Originally opened in 1995, the gallery moved to its current location in Asheville's historic Biltmore Village the next year. Vitrum was then purchased by David Ross, a young businessman with a passion for glass. David redesigned the gallery to take full advantage of the building's charming architectural quirks and superb natural light.

Many galleries include glass pieces in a mix with crafts and other art forms. Ross believes there's something very special about seeing glass art on its own. Vitrum was carefully designed to provide the best possible showcase for this medium, capitalizing on the interplay of light, color, and form. The effect on first-time visitors is hard to describe--"wow" is a common reaction.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesdays (closed) and Sundays (1-5 p.m.)