ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — As Asheville’s River Arts District continues recovering from Helene, some artists say rising studio rents are creating a new obstacle that could threaten the area’s creative community.
Artist Spencer Beals said making a living as an artist has always been financially challenging, but the cost of maintaining a studio has changed dramatically since the storm.
Before Helene, Beals said he paid about $400 a month for studio space. Now, he said, the cost has increased to more than $1,000…