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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 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…
Read Morebig/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…
Read MoreHeritage Weekend
45th Annual Heritage Weekend Dates & Times: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday, September 21, 2025 – 10 AM to 4 PM Location:Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 382, East Asheville, NCFree parking and admission Event Highlights Celebration of Southern Appalachian culture Two days of live craft demonstrations, music,…
Read MoreExhibition Opens: An Organic Edge
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…
Read MoreWood Day at the Folk Art Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Southern Highland Craft Guild’s Wood Day Returns to the Folk Art Center Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 10 AM – 4 PM • Free Admission Experience 25+ master woodworkers, a live “carve-off,” and hands-on activities along the Blue Ridge Parkway. ASHEVILLE, NC — On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will transform the…
Read MoreGraduating 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…
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 MoreCelebrating 70 Years on Tunnel Road
930 Tunnel Road East Asheville, NC 28801 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5pm Sunday–Closed Contact: 828-298-7903 Email: [email protected] Southern Highland Craft Guild Shop Celebrates 70 Years on Tunnel Road Live Craft Demonstrations and Refreshments Every Saturday in June ASHEVILLE, NC — The Southern Highland Craft Guild is proud to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Tunnel Road shop, a beloved…
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