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2026 Jury Deadlines for Membership
Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces 2026 Jury Deadlines Asheville, NC – The Southern Highland Craft Guild invites regional artists to apply for membership through its 2026 jury process. Representing over 750 makers across nine states, the Guild has upheld the legacy of Appalachian craft since 1930—connecting artists, collectors, and the public through exhibitions, retail shops,…
Read MoreEmerging Artist Program
The Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Emerging Artist Program Since 1930, the Southern Highland Craft Guild has championed fine craft across the Southern Appalachian region. We’re excited to continue our Emerging Artist Program, a unique opportunity designed for two cohorts of ten promising artists to take the next step in their careers. This program is designed…
Read MoreHeritage Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild
HERITAGE MEMBERSHIP HERITAGE DESIGNATION, DEFINED: The purpose of the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Heritage Designation is to honor, preserve, and retain the skills of the unique crafts found within the Southern Appalachian region. We seek to emulate the tenacity, ingenuity, and fine skills needed for the creation of traditional crafts practiced contemporaneously with or before…
Read MoreSupplemental Heritage Application
Supplemental Heritage Membership Application Definition Statement “The purpose of the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Heritage Designation is to honor, preserve, and retain the skills of the unique crafts found within the Southern Appalachian region. We seek to emulate the tenacity, ingenuity, and fine skills needed for the creation of traditional crafts practiced contemporaneously with or…
Read MorePart Two: Object Jury Comprehensive Application
Part Two: Object Jury Comprehensive Application The five (5) items submitted for Part Two should be the best representation of your current work (completed within the past two years). While the Guild values excellence in a range of an artist’s work, for purposes of jurying, the Standards Committee would like to see a recognizable style…
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