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April 16, 2025
The JRACraft One-of-a-Kind Award honors the Center’s extraordinary support of craft
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"Creativity is at the foundation of what I do professionally and personally. It's a necessary outlet for me."
We asked this year’s awardees to tell us how previous research informs their current studies and what they are excited about for the future.
Jake Holler
Max Adrian’s playful interrogations of queer identity explore infrastructure, surveillance, and desire
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ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket recenters Cherokee cultural expression in downtown Asheville
Interdisciplinary convergence and discussion to shape the Center for Craft’s future direction
In total, the 2022 Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship, Exhibition Grant, and Project Grant awarded $137,135 to eleven organizations, scholars, and makers in support of craft research, exhibitions, catalogs, and projects in the United States.
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Jason’s work, commitment, and career success demonstrate the power of investing in emerging artists through impactful programs like the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship.
Jake Holler
Max Adrian’s playful interrogations of queer identity explore infrastructure, surveillance, and desire
David Huff Creative
Unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 are available through Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund