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Celebrate Quilting at the Folk Art Center
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild Millie Davis, Marketing Director [[email protected]] | [craftguild.org] Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents Special Two-Day Quilt Exhibit and Live Demonstrations in Honor of National Quilting Day Asheville, NC — February 1, 2026 — In honor of National Quilting Day, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will present a special two-day…
Read MoreNational Quilt Day at the Folk Art Center
Southern Highland Craft Guild Presents Special Two-Day Quilt Exhibit in Honor of National Quilting Day Asheville, NC — March 2026 — In honor of National Quilting Day, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will present a special two-day quilt exhibit on Thursday and Friday, March 19–20, 2026, at the Folk Art Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The limited-time exhibition celebrates the…
Read MoreEmerging Artist Program: Application Deadline
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southern Highland Craft Guild Announces 2026 Emerging Artist Program Applications Now Open ASHEVILLE, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is now accepting applications for its 2026 Emerging Artist Program, a professional development opportunity designed to support early-career craftspeople across the Southern Appalachian region. Since 1930, the Guild has championed fine craft and the…
Read MoreWe Still Make Things: 100 Years of Craft and Culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School
We Still Make Things: 100 Years of Craft and Culture Featuring Students and Teachers of the John C. Campbell Folk School Folk Art Center’s Main Gallery | January 31 – April 29, 2026 Asheville, NC — January 2026 — The Southern Highland Craft Guild presents We Still Make Things: 100 Years of Craft and Culture…
Read MoreCurves 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…
Read More2026 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…
Read MoreHoliday Open House on Tunnel Road!
Join us at the Guild’s Tunnel Road Shop! Celebrate the season with the Southern Highland Craft Guild during our Holiday Open Houses on Tunnel Road! Step into a festive atmosphere filled with handmade treasures, warm hospitality, and live craft demonstrations by Guild members. Our demonstrating artists will share their techniques and stories—offering a glimpse into…
Read More2026 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 MoreWNC Wood Carvers Exhibition
See Wood Carvers at Work at the Folk Art Center Asheville, NC —Members of the Western North Carolina Carvers will present a live woodcarving exhibition celebrating the enduring craft of wood art in the Southern Appalachians. Throughout the event, artisans will be on-site demonstrating their techniques — transforming blocks of wood into intricate works of…
Read MoreKaleidoscopic 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…
Read MoreSouthern Highland Craft Guild Hosts Annual Holiday Sale Markets
Southern Highland Craft Guild Hosts Annual Holiday Sale Markets Event: Holiday Sale Markets at the Folk Art Center Dates: Saturdays, December 6 & 13, 2025 Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM Location: Folk Art Center Auditorium, Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC Admission: Free Southern Highland Craft Guild Hosts Annual Holiday Sale Markets Asheville, NC – The Southern Highland Craft…
Read MoreCraft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Contact: Southern Highland Craft Guild, The Folk Art Center 828-298-7928 | [email protected] 78th Fall Edition Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Where: Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood St., Downtown Asheville, NC When: Fall: October 16-19, 2025 Hours: 10 AM–5 PM, Thursday through Sunday Admission: $12 Adults | Free for Children under 12 Info: craftguild.org/craftfair | 828-298-7928 ASHEVILLE, NC — For four days…
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