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October 15, 2025
Two major craft organizations make a landmark transfer to foster the preservation of craft history
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The Center for Craft is hiring a part-time seasonal Visitor Services Associate to support daily operations and the visitor experience

The Center for Craft is hiring a full-time Head of Archives and Special Collections to lead the establishment and day-to-day management of the Community Craft Library & Archives

Jason’s work, commitment, and career success demonstrate the power of investing in emerging artists through impactful programs like the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship.
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On Saturday, November 16, the Center for Craft will celebrate its public grand reopening after nearly a year of renovations to its historic 1912 building at 67 Broadway in downtown Asheville.

The gallery will support emerging makers and foster talent with the help of local donors.

Visitors to downtown Asheville could soon get a new view of the cityscape at the intersection of Broadway and Woodfin Avenue.
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"Soft Monitor," Victoria Manganiello and Julian Goldman
This year’s recipients receive a total of $30,000

Juliana Barton, photo by Sarah Milinski
Introducing ACLS Leading Edge Fellow: Juliana Barton

The Center for Craft received a $5.7 million gift from the Windgate Charitable Foundation of Little Rock, Arkansas to endow the Center’s longstanding fellowship programs. Named after celebrated wood sculptor Stoney Lamar, the Stoney Lamar Craft Endowment Fund supports the perpetual offering of fellowships to emerging artists and curators.

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The gallery will support emerging makers and foster talent with the help of local donors.