Center for Craft

Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund, will continue our support for Western North Carolina craft artists and organizations recovering from Hurricane Helene. Two incredible opportunities are now available: WNC Recovery Grants
- $5,000 or $10,000 unrestricted grants for regional craft organizations to help stabilize and rebuild. WNC Craft Futures Cohort
- $10,000 grants for approx. 35 regional craft artists
- Group exhibition at the Center for Craft
- 6-month cohort experience for rebuilding artistic practices and mutual aid
- 4 artists will also receive 6 months of free studio space in our Ideation Lab (priority for those who lost studios). Applications are open now! Deadline: January 13, 2025.
 Visit the link below to learn more and apply. https://lnkd.in/dFWTkPY

Happy Holidays! Center for Craft’s galleries will be closed to the public starting December 25, 2024 through January 1, 2025, reopening on January 2. #centerforcraft #avltoday #avl #828isgreat #community #craft #creatives #asheville

Stuff your stockings with Creativity - Looking for the perfect gift that’s both unique and affordable? The Shop at Center for Craft has got you covered with amazing options UNDER $25! From craft kits to quirky possum bandanas, clay tool bandanas, and potter-themed enamel pins — we have something for every crafty soul on your list. Stop by today and support local artists this holiday season. #HolidayShopping #CenterForCraft #SupportArtists # CraftMatters #GiftIdeas #AffordableGifts #CraftyChristmas #ShopLocal #CraftyGifts

"Connections in the Making" features works by regional artists that tell stories about the ways craft connects us. Discover your own ties to craft and why making matters today. Visit the Center for Craft to view the exhibition at the Center for Craft, located in downtown Asheville. The galleries are open Monday thru Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm thru December 24. “Connections in the Making” was supported, in part, by John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation, Arts AVL @artsasheville and Buncombe County Government @buncomecounty. The Center for Craft is supported, in part, by the N.C. Arts Council @ncartscouncil. Photo: (detail) Emmanuel Figero featuring works by Matt Jones @mattjonespotter (L), and Gabriel Crow, Lucille Lossiah, and Ramona Lossie (R). #centerforcraft #avltoday #828isgreat #community #craft #creatives #asheville #artists #exhibitions

Cowork at Center for Craft invites makers and craft businesses throughout the region to share our space in downtown Asheville with the Power Pass program (through June 2025). These FREE passes include access to coworking including iMacs with Adobe Creative Cloud, a photography studio, high speed internet, commercial printer, and a network of peers and technical support specialists through @CraftyourCommerce and @MountainBizWorks – something to help you and your business in these hard times. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow creatives in an inspiring environment! Email cowork@centerforcraft.org to learn more today. 💡❤️ Photo credit: @elinophotos

Thank you to the amazing artists and community members who made this weekend's benefit, 100 for Helene, at Township 10 @township10 such a success! Together, you helped raise nearly $10,000 for the Craft Futures Fund—a remarkable achievement that supports creative innovation and growth in our region. Your dedication shows how much heart and effort this community puts into supporting craft. Township 10's extended family of Resident Artists have also donated works for proceeds in support of the Craft Futures Fund. Visit their website to grab your holiday gifts before they are gone! https://lnkd.in/eEVQwBCA Pictured from left to right: From L to R: Jason Hartsoe @hartsoepottery, Alexandra Barao @alexandrabarao, Bill Jones @billjonespottery, Melanie Risch @____groundwork; courtesy of artists. Bowls made by Melanie Risch; images courtesy of artists. #thankyou #Township10 #TogetherWNC #centerforcraft

“Craft plays an essential role in the health and wellness of our communities, and artists are the heart of that connection,” says Center for Craft Executive Director Stephanie Moore. “By funding artists, we empower them to lead recovery efforts that are truly community-driven. These grants are about more than support—they’re about securing a lasting future for the legacies these artists have worked tirelessly to build.” Join us December 20, 2024, at 2 PM ET for a virtual info session about the new 2024 WNC Craft Futures Cohort. Learn how the reactivated Craft Futures Fund is supporting artists affected by Hurricane Helene with: - $10,000 grants - Group exhibition opportunities - 6-month cohort experience with peer-to-peer mutual aid - onsite residency space for 4 Cohort members. This session will cover program details, tips for applying, and how we are helping artists rebuild their practices and strengthen their communities. Save the date & join us! Register through the link below.  https://lnkd.in/eQSxdm5s

Join us December 13, 2024, at 2 PM ET for a virtual info session to learn about the new Craft Futures Fund - WNC Recovery Grant program, designed to support regional craft organizations impacted by Hurricane Helene. We are offering $5,000 and $10,000 unrestricted grants to help regional craft organizations stabilize, rebuild, and continue their vital work in the community. “Craft organizations are community hubs, where people of all skill levels and backgrounds can connect, teach, and learn,” notes Center for Craft Board Member and former Tzedek Community-led Grantmaking fellow Ray Hemachandra. “They have also shown up tirelessly to aid their communities." This session will cover program details and provide tips to simplify the application process. Register through the link below. https://lnkd.in/edu_xNQ6

We are pleased to launch Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund, continuing our commitment to supporting Western North Carolina’s craft artists and organizations after Hurricane Helene. Two opportunities are now available: WNC Recovery Grants
- $5,000 or $10,000 unrestricted grants for regional craft organizations to help stabilize and rebuild. https://lnkd.in/gKAunyHB WNC Craft Futures Cohort
- $10,000 grants for approximately 35 regional craft artists; A group exhibition at the Center for Craft; A 6-month cohort experience focused on rebuilding artistic practices and peer-to-peer mutual aid. 4 Cohort artists will also receive 6 months of free studio space in our Ideation Lab, with priority given to those who lost studios. https://lnkd.in/e7vktrtN Applications are now open. Deadline: January 13, 2025 —visit the links above to learn more. Photo by David Huff #CraftFuturesFund #CraftMatters #TogetherWNC #centerforcraft 

Phase 1 of the Craft Futures Fund - Emergency Relief is now closed. A huge thank you to our community nominating partners—The Big Crafty, Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, Local Cloth, Marshall High Studios, Penland Gallery, River Arts District Artists, Sew Co., Southern Equality Studios, Treats Studios, and The Village Potters Clay Center! Together, we were able to steward resources quickly to provide relief and encouragement. #CraftFuturesFund #CraftMatters #TogetherWNC #centerforcraft