Who We Are
AR Asheville is a community-first platform that brings advanced AR and XR technology to local businesses, artists, cultural institutions, and governments. We make the tools free for users, accessible, and open, providing simple entry points, shared standards, and hands-on support so communities can create, host, and benefit from mixed-reality experiences without technical friction.
Our Expertise
Built by creators. Built for communities.
We’re a hands-on studio of storytellers, designers, and engineers who build AR experiences that work for both global brands and neighborhood storefronts. From concept to code we translate great ideas into playable public moments, cinematic content, reliable marker tech, data-backed engagement, and marketing-ready campaigns that drive foot traffic and real revenue.
Meet Our Team
Ashley E Shiver
Co-Founder
Ashley Elizabeth Shiver blends event planning, community development, and digital strategy to craft experiences that connect and inspire. With generations of family in Asheville, she brings deep local understanding to projects that fuse culture, commerce, and creative practice. Ashley founded LiLA Studios, a digital agency specializing in metaverse development, brand design, and edutainment, and she leads Experience AR, helping businesses leverage AR, AI, and web3 to captivate audiences. She trains teams, consults on cross-disciplinary projects, and builds programs that turn engagement into measurable growth and memorable storytelling.
Juan Carlos Gallo
Co-Founder
Juan Carlos Gallo is the founder of AR Miami and the creative force turning streets into living canvases with augmented reality. An artist, filmmaker, and technologist, he combines multimedia production, spatial computing, and field research to build AR experiences that work on today’s phones and activate walkable neighborhoods. He also founded Experience AR, a creative-tech studio that delivers immersive campaigns for brands, cultural institutions, and local partners. Juan’s work blends storytelling and historical curiosity to make public space more playful, discoverable, and commercially vibrant.
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