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WNC Craft Futures Cohort
2025
Luke Haynes is an architect turned quilter who loves creating tactile objects with a history of utility. After surviving a childhood of poverty and an Autism diagnosis, Haynes values using recycled textiles in his work and is passionate about using quilts to convey comfort, systems of support, and accessibility for all. Luke is recognized as a core pillar of the "modern quilting movement" for his projects that bring quilting techniques into public art installations and community activations. His quilts have been shown in over 160 shows in 10 countries. They are in the private collections of art museums and institutions including the Brooklyn Museum, Newark Museum, Folk art Museum, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and The Norton Collection plus many more.
Location
Asheville, NC
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Grant amount
$15,000
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