“The Power of Distinction” Main Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCIn the main upstairs gallery of the Folk Art Center, The Power of Distinction highlights works from our Permanent Collection, honoring the Guild's 90th Anniversary.
“Inspiration” in the Main Gallery – Guild Members Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCInside the Main Gallery of the Folk Art Center: "Guild Member Exhibition" focuses on the members of our Guild showcasing works of fiber, paper, clay, glass, and wood.
Cancelled: “Class of 2020” Main Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCThe Folk Art Center's Main Gallery exhibition "Class of 2020." Showcasing work in clay, metal, wood, and fiber by the graduates of Haywood Community College's Professional Crafts Program. On view to […]
Asheville Storytelling Circle
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCCome join us for the Asheville Storytelling Circle's fourth annual spring event! From 3:00 - 5:00 in the Folk Art Center auditorium, you'll hear talented oral historians from around the […]
Cancelled: Memorial Day Concert
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCWe are pleased to welcome the Asheville Community Band back to the Folk Art Center for their Annual Memorial Day Concert! Filled with traditional marches, military songs, Appalachian music, and […]
Cancelled: Dulcimer Day
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCThe Mountain Dulcimer is an American instrument developed by immigrants moving down the Appalachians in the 18th and 19th centuries. From these times this simple 3 or 4 stringed instrument was played on porches and in the homes of the Appalachian region. Through the years it evolved in structure, tuning, and repertoire. Today Mountain Dulcimer music ranges from traditional reels and jigs, to beautiful Celtic aires, and from classical to contemporary compositions. It is played as a solo instrument or in small and large ensembles.
Cancelled: Mentoring Workshop
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCInterested in becoming a Guild Maker? Maybe you've applied and been rejected? Attend our workshop to learn what it takes to join our organization!
Existing Guild Members will take you step-by-step to prepare you for the jury process: how to fill out the application, pass the image jury, and how to compose a body of work.
If you plan on participating, bring at least five pieces of your work and digital images.
To register, contact: Paula Bowers at [email protected] and Sandie Bishop at [email protected]
Join us in the auditorium of the Folk Art Center 1 - 4 PM.
Next available workshop: late March, 2020. Check back for dates.
Virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Join us for our first-ever Virtual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, in place of our 73rd, Summer Edition of our annual Craft Fair. In order to uphold the mission […]
My Happy Place | Focus Gallery Exhibition
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCVisit the Focus Gallery on the second level of the Folk Art Center, now featuring "My Happy Place" an exhibition of four Guild Members. Sarah Tremaine (textile / felt) Marlow […]
Mentoring Workshop
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NCInterested in becoming a Guild Maker? Maybe you've applied and been rejected? Attend our workshop to learn what it takes to join our organization! Existing Guild Members will take you […]