Bearing Witness: The Arts and the Call to Justice
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center | Asheville, NC
About this Event
Come celebrate the 106th birthday anniversary of the amazing Wilma Dykeman at the Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center!
Honoring a Legacy of Change
Wilma Dykeman was a native of these mountains, an author, and an activist for the people and places of Appalachia. The Wilma Dykeman Legacy continues her work by protecting natural resources, advancing social justice, and uplifting Appalachian culture through education, advocacy, and the arts.
Doors open at 5:00 P.M.
Program begins at 5:30 P.M.
Free parking in the spacious parking deck connected to the A-B Tech Conference Center.
Each ticket holder will receive a copy of the Digital Keepsake.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres from Kente Kitchen, birthday cake and cupcakes.
PROGRAM:
Asheville singer-songwriter Lyric - a perennial Best of WNC winner.
Storyteller Becky Stone offering a tribute to photographer and theater artist Andrea Clark.
Wilma Dykeman Legacy President Jim Stokely reflecting on his mother's life and legacy.
Line dancing led by Asheville's own Brenda Mills.
Become a Sponsor!
Your sponsorship directly supports the Wilma Dykeman Legacy’s ongoing work while giving your organization visibility among our dedicated supporters. We offer several sponsorship levels:
Personal Birthday Greeting – $75
• Birthday greeting (Up to 10 words) in the Digital Keepsake
• Two tickets to the Wilma Dykeman Birthday Celebration
• Subscription to the Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
Friends’ Level – $125
• ¼ page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)
• Four tickets to the celebration
• Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
Advocates’ Level – $250
• ½ page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)
• Six tickets to the celebration
• Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
Motivators’ Level – $500
• Full-page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)
• Eight tickets to the celebration
• Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
Inspirers’ Level – $1,000+
• Full-page ad in the Digital Keepsake (Digital-ready ads required. Dimensions in FAQ)
• Eight tickets to the celebration
• Recognition at all 2025 Wilma Dykeman Legacy events
• Logo placement on the Wilma Dykeman Legacy website for one year
• Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
Ad Submission Guidelines
Sponsors at the Friends’, Advocates’, Motivators’, and Inspirers’ levels must provide digital-ready ads for inclusion in the Digital Keepsake.
• Accepted Formats: High-resolution PDF, PNG, or JPEG
• Deadline for Submission: Friday, May 16th.
• Submit Ads To: [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Mission Health / A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19 to USD 1068.91
