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May 13, 2025
Grant honors 10 graduating college seniors for excellence in craft
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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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Unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 are available through Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund
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Grant honors 10 graduating college seniors for excellence in craft
Participants awarded $600,000 in grants to help rebuild region's craft community
Unrestricted grants of up to $10,000 are available through Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund
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.