Emerging 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…

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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,…

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Part 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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