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October 17, 2024

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Center for Craft Relaunches Craft Futures Fund for Hurricane Helene Relief to Western North Carolina

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Oct 17, 2024

Featured:

Center for Craft Relaunches Craft Futures Fund for Hurricane Helene Relief to Western North Carolina

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Most Recent News

Three portraits of women, side-by-side. All professional headshots.

July 9, 2020

News Article

Introducing Three New Board Members

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Portrait of man standing in front of a brick wall, looking away from camera, showing the side of their face. Man is wearing white shirt with black abstract design.

Courtesy of Reggie Tidwell

July 6, 2020

News Article

Meet a Maker Monday: Reggie Tidwell

"Creativity is at the foundation of what I do professionally and personally. It's a necessary outlet for me."

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Left to right: "Response Patterns," Work Sample: Millington, Fitch, Zhang. // "Knit Structure Exploration, Short Row in Cashmere and Monofilament” Photo credit: Melissa Conroy. // “C O M P U T E R 1.0” - 2019 (MAD Museum) Photo by Kelly Vigil.

May 29, 2020

News Article

Resources from 2020 Materials-Based Researchers

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.

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Craft Watch to Catalyze the National Craft Community

Oct 17, 2024

Press Release

The inaugural event on October 18 features Tan France and other luminaries in a wholly new benefit model, supported by national watch parties

The inaugural event on October 18 features Tan France and other luminaries in a wholly new benefit model, supported by national watch parties

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Krafthouse 2023 Opens September 28

Nov 29, 2023

Press Release

An immersive “post-event Appalachia” will soon welcome explorers at the Center for Craft

An immersive “post-event Appalachia” will soon welcome explorers at the Center for Craft

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Most Recent PRESS RELEASES

gold line illustration of four faces side by side

Lara Nguyen, Connective Contours (Lara, Steven, Sather, Jess), Digital illustration. Image courtesy of the artist.

January 21, 2021

Press Release

Warren Wilson College Announces New Sponsored Exhibit at the Center for Craft

Warren Wilson College has organized a new exhibit, “Mirror/Mentor,” now on view at the Center for Craft’s John Cram Partner Gallery.

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December 2, 2020

Press Release

Center for Craft Receives Planning Grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation for Cherokee Basketry Public Art Parklet

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ceramic sculpture of cactus with the face of a man sticking his tongue out, with something written on his tongue, in a bright light in front of a white wall.

Salvador Jiménez-Flores, "The Resistance of the Hybrid Cacti" (Detail), 2017.

October 27, 2020

Press Release

Center for Craft Celebrates the Opening of "Sleight of Hand"

Six contemporary artists of color use humor to interrogate social issues in the latest Curatorial Fellows exhibit

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Archive

2023 Teaching Artist Cohort Announced

Twenty-one artists have received $10,000 and supportive connections.

May 15, 2023

Press Release

Graphics by Elephant in the Room

Twenty-one artists have received $10,000 and supportive connections.

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2023 Curatorial Fellows to Speak at Center for Craft

An opening reception on February 17 brings the fellows together for the first time

Mar 16, 2023

Press Release

An opening reception on February 17 brings the fellows together for the first time

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Center for Craft Awards $119,700+ for Exhibitions, Projects, and Research in Craft

Since 2005, the Center for Craft has supported 223 projects in 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia by distributing over $1,800,000 through the Craft Research Fund grant program.

Feb 22, 2023

Press Release

Since 2005, the Center for Craft has supported 223 projects in 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia by distributing over $1,800,000 through the Craft Research Fund grant program.

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Center for Craft evolves strategic direction to explore how and why craft matters

A new plan further activates craft’s potential by focusing on communities.

Feb 2, 2023

Press Release

A new plan further activates craft’s potential by focusing on communities.

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In celebration of "ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket"

ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket recenters Cherokee cultural expression in downtown Asheville

Nov 28, 2022

Press Release

ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket recenters Cherokee cultural expression in downtown Asheville

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For the Art Lover

Oct 11, 2022

Photo courtesty of ᎺᎵ ᏔᎻᏏᏂ Mary W. Thompson, Hoot Eye, 2019. Photograph by Alyssa Ruberto.

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AllNewsPress Releases

November 19, 2024

Now Hiring: Director of Development and Marketing

News Article

October 17, 2024

Center for Craft Relaunches Craft Futures Fund for Hurricane Helene Relief to Western North Carolina

September 4, 2024

Craft Watch to Catalyze the National Craft Community

Press Release

May 20, 2024

RIPSTOP's Transformational Inflatables

Press Release

March 28, 2024

Alumni Highlight - Jason McDonald

News Article

February 27, 2024

Upscaling WNC Creative Manufacturing

News Article

November 29, 2023

WNC Artists Get Spotlight in Center for Craft's New Residency

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November 29, 2023

WNC Artists Get Spotlight in Center for Craft's New Residency

Press Release

September 5, 2023

Krafthouse 2023: Forest of the New Trees, an Immersive Installation at Center for Craft

News Article

June 6, 2023

Krafthouse 2023: Forest of the New Trees

Press Release

June 28, 2023

Exploring Community Vitality Through Craft

Press Release

May 30, 2023

A Foundation for Success

News Article

March 15, 2023

2023 Teaching Artist Cohort Announced

Press Release

February 6, 2023

2023 Curatorial Fellows to Speak at Center for Craft

Press Release

February 2, 2023

Center for Craft Awards $119,700+ for Exhibitions, Projects, and Research in Craft

Press Release

November 30, 2022

Center for Craft evolves strategic direction to explore how and why craft matters

Press Release

September 21, 2022

In celebration of "ᏔᎷᏣ The Basket"

Press Release

October 1, 2022

For the Art Lover

October 1, 2022

For the History Buff

October 1, 2022

For the Adventure Seeker

October 1, 2022

For the Foodie

August 30, 2022

Craft Think Tank Report highlights craft’s multipotentiality

Press Release

June 23, 2022

“The past is the present”: Ayumi Horie on the Center for Craft Archive Fellowship

News Article

June 10, 2019

Keeping Asheville Creative

January 26, 2022

Center for Craft Awards $135,000+ for Exhibitions, Projects, and Research in Craft

Press Release

December 13, 2021

"Weaving Across Time" traces living tradition through basket making

Press Release

December 21, 2021

Celebrating 25 Years of Investing in Craft Artists

News Article

December 20, 2021

Meet a Maker Monday: Hannah Lowman

News Article

May 18, 2021

Ten Emerging Craft Artists to Receive a Total of $150,000

Press Release

October 18, 2021

Meet a Maker Monday: Tessa Fontaine

News Article

May 13, 2021

Center for Craft launches 25th Anniversary with Virtual Benefit on May 26

Press Release

April 9, 2019

NCECA Recap

News Article

April 29, 2019

Following up with the 2018 Center for Craft Raffle Recipient

News Article

March 1, 2019

Applications Open for 2019 Windgate Museum Internships

News Article

January 1, 2018

Spotlight on 2017 Windgate Fellow Breana Hendricks

News Article

October 12, 2018

Arts Market Study Reflects Significant Demand for Affordable Housing

Press Release

March 7, 2019

Curatorial Fellowships Give Emerging Craft Curators a Unique Opportunity

News Article

January 1, 2019

Collaborating from the Ground Up

News Article

January 18, 2019

Center for Craft Announces 2019 Craft Research Fund Recipients

Press Release

July 9, 2020

Introducing Three New Board Members

News Article

January 3, 2019

Craft in Public Spaces — Winter Residency

News Article

August 3, 2020

Center for Craft reopens with first exhibition from 2020 Curatorial Fellows

Press Release

July 25, 2019

Building Spotlight: Reading Lounge

News Article

May 6, 2020

WATCH: Ask the Artist: Joshua Adams and Jiha Moon

News Article

June 5, 2019

Center for Craft Announces the 2019 Materials-Based Research Grant Recipients

News Article

July 21, 2020

“Crafted Roots” Exhibition to Open at Center for Craft

Press Release

June 18, 2019

Center for Craft Announces Two New $20,000 Craft Research Fellowships for Mid-Career Artists

Press Release

November 15, 2018

Center for Craft Announces Public Phase of Comprehensive Campaign Building a Future for Craft

Press Release

July 25, 2019

Broadway Cultural Gateway Report Calls for Changes to Downtown Asheville’s North End

Press Release

June 5, 2019

Materials-Based Research Grant Recipient Spotlight

News Article

November 18, 2020

Virtual Events With Center for Craft Grant Recipients

News Article

September 12, 2020

WATCH: Ask the Researcher with Victoria Manganiello and Julian Goldman

News Article

June 13, 2019

Center for Craft Receives $100,000 Matching Challenge from Sara and Bill Morgan to Support the Building the Future for Craft Campaign

January 21, 2020

Expanding Research and Knowledge through Craft Process: Announcing the Inaugural Craft Research Fund Artist Fellows

Press Release

July 6, 2020

Meet a Maker Monday: Reggie Tidwell

News Article

May 12, 2020

10 Questions for 10 Fellows

News Article

December 2, 2020

Center for Craft Receives Planning Grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation for Cherokee Basketry Public Art Parklet

Press Release

November 13, 2019

Center for Craft Celebrates Reopening and National Craft Innovation Hub with Craft Futures 2099

Press Release

February 17, 2021

Center for Craft Awards $135,000+ for Exhibitions, Projects, and Research to Advance the Field

Press Release

September 2, 2020

WATCH: Ask the Curator with Kayleigh Perkov

News Article

September 25, 2019

Center for Craft Invites Public to Grand Reopening on November 16

Press Release

April 15, 2020

Tour the Center for Craft in 3D!

News Article

June 24, 2020

We're Open! COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates at Center for Craft

News Article

August 12, 2020

Center for Craft Celebrates the Success of $11 Million Building a Future for Craft Campaign

Press Release

May 29, 2020

Resources from 2020 Materials-Based Researchers

News Article

October 27, 2020

Center for Craft Celebrates the Opening of "Sleight of Hand"

Press Release

September 22, 2020

Meet a Maker Monday: AVL Today

News Article

May 6, 2020

Center for Craft Introduces Craft Futures Fund

Press Release

April 20, 2020

Announcing the 2020 Center for Craft Windgate-Lamar Fellows

Press Release

May 16, 2019

The Center for Craft Announces 2019 Windgate Fellows

Press Release

February 11, 2019

JRA Craft Quarterly Features Article About the 2018 Shared Ground Symposium

News Article

January 21, 2021

Warren Wilson College Announces New Sponsored Exhibit at the Center for Craft

Press Release

January 29, 2019

Shapeshifters Opens at Center for Craft

Press Release

March 18, 2020

A Letter from Executive Director Stephanie Moore Regarding COVID-19

February 5, 2020

Center for Craft Announces 2020 Awardees for Exhibitions, Projects, & Research in the Field

Press Release

May 22, 2019

Center for Craft's 2019 Windgate Museum Interns

News Article

May 23, 2019

The Center for Craft Announces Curatorial Fellows

News Article

September 23, 2020

Meet a Maker Monday: Liz Anupama

News Article

August 22, 2019

Center for Craft Honors Local Arts Advocate John Cram with a Named Partner Gallery

Press Release

August 20, 2020

The Craft Futures Fund Celebrates Three Months of Grants

Press Release

May 13, 2020

Craft Connections: Brian Fleetwood’s “Symbiosis Project”

News Article

November 12, 2018

Center for Craft Receives $5.7M Endowment

News Article

October 20, 2020

Five Questions for an ACLS Fellow

News Article

April 20, 2020

Announcing Three Teams to Receive 2020 Materials-Based Research Grant

Press Release

November 20, 2019

Center for Craft Launches Donor Tile Appeal as part of Liminal Public Art Commission

Press Release

May 9, 2019

Center for Craft Receives a 2019 Sky High Growth Award

News Article

May 23, 2019

Center for Craft Receives $100,000 Matching Challenge from Susan and Don Sherrill to Support the Building the Future for Craft Campaign

Press Release

February 2, 2021

Desire Paths charts new courses at Center for Craft

Press Release

May 19, 2020

Meet a Maker Monday: Ursula Gullow

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Gallery Hours: Closed — Reopening Fall 2019

The Center for Craft is providing emergency relief in response to Hurricane Helene, directing critical resources to the artists of Western North Carolina. Donate now to join us in this effort. The first round of relief funding for $500 grants to artists is now closed. Please check back for details on the second round of recovery funding that will launch soon.

The Center for Craft galleries are now open on a modified schedule Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Cowork at Center for Craft is open regular hours for registered Coworkers and 10 am - 4 pm for guests or day passes, offering reliable wifi, access to coffee, and community—free to makers in the region who were impacted. Email cowork@centerforcraft.org to learn more.

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