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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 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.

2017 Windgate Fellowship recipient and ceramicist Breana Hendricks used her $15,000 grant to travel, expanding her historical research, while further developing her skills in making.
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Center for Craft’s immersive art installation asks: What will Appalachia be in a post-major event future?

Twenty-one artists have received $10,000 and supportive connections.

An opening reception on February 17 brings the fellows together for the first time

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Two major craft organizations make a landmark transfer to foster the preservation of craft history

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Unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 are available through Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund