Art Collection
Featuring the Works of Local and National Artists
The Umstead Hotel and Spa's private collection is carefully curated and features the works of renowned local and national artists, including famed glass artist Dale Chihuly.
In the Air, On the Ground
Works by Peter Roux
A celebrated contemporary painter based in Asheville, North Carolina, Peter Roux is known for his ethereal landscapes that explore memory, movement, and the passage of time. Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, which destroyed his studio of more than twenty years, Roux rebuilt his practice, both literally and creatively, transforming loss into renewal.
His new body of work, created in the aftermath of the storm, reflects themes of resilience, reconstruction, and hope. Each painting captures the delicate balance between destruction and rebirth, inviting viewers to consider the beauty that can emerge from adversity.
As Roux shares, “This studio sits in my mind as a symbol of resilience, new possibilities, and the growth that can emerge from a devastating experience.”
This exhibition represents a deeply personal chapter in Roux’s career: an homage to endurance, the creative spirit, and the restorative power of art.
The Art Show will be on display from Mid November - December 2025
About The Art Gallery
The Umstead rotates new artists' work seasonally into the hotel to complement the permanent collection. The pieces featured in the collection are modern and minimalist, adding to the contemporary, clean design of the hotel.
Guests are invited to take self-guided tours of the hotel's collection with the guidance of an art brochure that’s available at the concierge desk.
For upcoming art gallery openings, please visit our event calendar.
Pictured: Lynn Boggess 2025 Gallery Show