Ginger Huebner

With a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a MAT in Visual Arts from The University of the Arts, Ginger's brings a unique perspective to the worlds of visual art, education, and creative facilitation.

As the visionary behind Roots + Wings School of Art and Design in Asheville (2009-2023), Ginger established a dynamic educational platform fostering creativity across all age groups. In 2023, she expanded her impact with the launch of her working studio, offering a spectrum of creative offerings including classes, private lessons, portfolio development coaching, retreats, and professional development / consulting services for schools. This endeavor reflects her commitment to cultivating authentic connections through creativity and empowering creativity in educational institutions worldwide. 

Ginger's dedication extends beyond her studio walls. She is the new Program Director of Horizons at Carolina Day School, overseeing all summer and year-round education programs and fostering strong relationships with students, families, staff, volunteers, and local partners. As an A+ School of NC Fellow, she collaborates with schools statewide to integrate creativity and collaboration into educational frameworks. Through similar work, she works with Mississippi Whole Schools delivering professional development workshops to teachers from across the state in the summer. She has been a TAPAS Teaching Artist since the inception in 2010 for the Asheville City Schools Foundation where she helped coordinates the program over the years. She also serves as the Visual Art Advisor for PBS for the ‘Pinkalicious’ series, the PBS’ Online Learning platform and the PBS Arts Curriculum development.

Her TEDxTalk, "Conversations Beyond Words - Translating Life through Imagery & Color," curated as an Editor's Pick on TED.com, encapsulates her mission of fostering authentic connections through creative expression.