Lyrical Tendencies

woodwind instruments by Lee Entrekin

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents Lyrical Tendencies Focus Gallery Exhibition | March 28 – June 14, 2026 Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is pleased to present Lyrical Tendencies, a spring Focus Gallery exhibition on view March 28 through June 14, 2026, at the Folk Art Center on the…

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Curves Ahead: Focus Gallery Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curves Ahead Exhibition Opens at the Folk Art Center Focus Gallery Exhibition January 3 – March 22, 2026 Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents Curves Ahead, a Focus Gallery exhibition on view January 3 through March 22, 2026, celebrating the expressive power of form through work that…

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2026 at a Glance

Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces 2026 Season: Jury Deadlines, Educational Events, Fairs, Exhibitions, and Expanded Opportunities for Artists and Visitors Asheville, NC — January 2026 — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is ushering in the new year with a robust slate of programming, exhibitions, and opportunities designed to uplift Appalachian craft and expand engagement with…

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Kaleidoscopic Whimsy Opens at the Folk Art Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild [email protected] | 828-298-7928 Kaleidoscopic Whimsy Focus Gallery Exhibition | October 11 – December 28, 2025 Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents Kaleidoscopic Whimsy, a new Focus Gallery exhibition on view October 11–December 28, 2025, at the Folk…

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big/LITTLE: A playful exploration of proportion in contemporary craft

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild – Folk Art Center 828-298-7928 | [email protected] Millie Davis, Director of Marketing [email protected] Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents big/LITTLE A playful exploration of proportion in contemporary craft Asheville, NC — August 2025 — This summer, the Southern Highland Craft Guild invites visitors to the Folk…

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Exhibition Opens: An Organic Edge

Flower by guild member Mary Alice Ramsey. An Organic Edge will be on display in the focus gallery upstairs at the Folk Art Center from July 19–October 5, 2025.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild [email protected] | (828) 298-7928 www.southernhighlandguild.org An Organic Edge Opens in the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Focus Gallery Exhibition Dates: July 19 – October 5, 2025 | Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway ASHEVILLE, NC – The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to present An…

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Graduating Class of 2025: Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program

The Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents the Graduating Class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program Dates: May 10 – August 20, 2025 Location: Folk Art Center, Main Gallery (Upstairs) Admission: Free The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC Asheville, NC — [March 28, 2025] The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud…

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Exhibition: Patience Makes Perfect

A Touch of Color by guild member Rita de Maintenon. Patience Makes Perfect will be on display in the focus gallery upstairs at the Folk Art Center from April 26–July 13, 2025.

Exhibition Features Five Renowned Guild Members Celebrating Craftsmanship and Patience Exhibition Dates: April 26–July 13, 2025 Location: Focus Gallery, Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to present a new exhibition in its Focus Gallery: “Patience Makes Perfect.” This exhibition, which runs from April 26 to…

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Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center

Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents Fiber Day Free Event Celebrates the Craftsmanship of WNC Artists & Supports Local Recovery from Hurricane Helene Date: May 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Asheville, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites the community to celebrate Fiber…

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A Legacy Worth Noting

Celebrating life and lifetime achievement award members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild - "A Legacy Worth Noting" is now on display at the Folk Art Center February 1-April 30, 2025. Wrap Me Up! by guild member Edwina Bringle. Member 1967 - Awarded Life Membership 2006

Two Check by Edwina Bringle Media Contact: Millie Davis, [email protected] | 828-298-7928 The Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents A Legacy Worth Noting at the Folk Art Center Exhibit Highlights Lifelong Contributions of Guild Members Dates: February 1 – April 30, 2025 Location: Main Gallery, Folk Art Center, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, East Asheville, NC…

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New Members Show 2024

Dates: September 28 – January 18, 2025 Contact: The Folk Art Center [email protected] 828-298-7928 Exhibition: Newest Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild Location: Folk Art Center, upstairs Main Gallery The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville, NC Admission: Free Exhibition: Newest Members of the Southern Highland Craft…

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