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Center For Craft
What you need to know
Center for Craft is a national nonprofit headquartered at 67 Broadway in downtown Asheville that supports craft through grants and fellowships, exhibitions, research and archives. Since 1996 it has awarded more than $11 million, and in 2026 it marks 30 years. Its downtown gallery hosts free exhibitions, including Crafting Variance from October 9, 2026, to May 1, 2027, and Connections in the Making through October 31, 2027. Visitors can also explore a hands-on Materials Collection of more than 150 materials, and a national library and archive on American craft is set to open in Asheville in 2028. The building also has coworking space.
Local's Tip
Go on a weekday to see the gallery when it's quiet, and spend time with the Materials Collection. Call (828) 785-1357 before you visit.
What the locals say
Local makers stop by between studio days, and art lovers bring visiting friends to see the newest show.
What you need to know
Center for Craft is a national nonprofit headquartered at 67 Broadway in downtown Asheville that supports craft through grants and fellowships, exhibitions, research and archives. Since 1996 it has awarded more than $11 million, and in 2026 it marks 30 years. Its downtown gallery hosts free exhibitions, including Crafting Variance from October 9, 2026, to May 1, 2027, and Connections in the Making through October 31, 2027. Visitors can also explore a hands-on Materials Collection of more than 150 materials, and a national library and archive on American craft is set to open in Asheville in 2028. The building also has coworking space.
What the locals say
Local makers stop by between studio days, and art lovers bring visiting friends to see the newest show.
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