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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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To mark our 25th Anniversary, the Center for Craft awarded twenty Windgate-Lamar Fellows with an additional unrestricted $10,000 to encourage continued practice in craft, in addition to participation in career consultation sessions and networking opportunities.

"Don't try so hard to figure it all out right now. Say yes to everything that comes your way."

"Don't try so hard to figure it all out right now. Say yes to everything that comes your way."
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Applications are open now for the WNC Center for Craft Artist in Residence

An immersive “post-event Appalachia” will soon welcome explorers at the Center for Craft

Center for Craft and the University of North Carolina Asheville launch new regional grant program to consider craft’s role in healthy communities.

The inaugural event on October 18 features Tan France and other luminaries in a wholly new benefit model, supported by national watch parties

Jake Holler
Max Adrian’s playful interrogations of queer identity explore infrastructure, surveillance, and desire

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Jason’s work, commitment, and career success demonstrate the power of investing in emerging artists through impactful programs like the Windgate-Lamar Fellowship.

The Center for Craft is excited to work with several partner organizations across 26 counties in Western North Carolina to invest in and grow the capacity, strength, and sustainability of our region’s creative manufacturing economy.