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"Remember that when people say you’re weird, it’s always a compliment – even if they don’t mean it that way."
We spoke with the collaborators of Soft Monitor, who received the 2020 Materials-Based Research Grant.
This conversation allowed for a deeper investigation of the exhibition's themes and history as intended by 2020 Curatorial Fellow Kayleigh Perkov, supplemented by the additional perspectives of guests Elissa Auther (MAD), Bobbye Tigerman (LACMA), and Lisa Nakamura (U-M LSA).
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A new plan further activates craft’s potential by focusing on communities.
ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket recenters Cherokee cultural expression in downtown Asheville
Interdisciplinary convergence and discussion to shape the Center for Craft’s future direction
Asheville Citizen-TImes
The gallery will support emerging makers and foster talent with the help of local donors.
The Center for Craft received a $5.7 million gift from the Windgate Charitable Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas to endow the Center’s longstanding fellowship programs. Named after celebrated wood sculptor Stoney Lamar, the Stoney Lamar Craft Endowment Fund supports the perpetual offering of fellowships to emerging artists and curators.
Juliana Barton, photo by Sarah Milinski
Introducing ACLS Leading Edge Fellow: Juliana Barton
"Soft Monitor," Victoria Manganiello and Julian Goldman
This year’s recipients receive a total of $30,000