Escape the hustle of downtown by hopping on the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at the Folk Art Center! Free craft demonstrations and two floors of fine American Craft. We have the country's oldest craft shop, three exhibitions, a library, book store, and the Mountains to Sea Trail. Open daily 10am-5pm!

Our organization started in the Asheville region 92 years ago. As the oldest guild in the country, we now represent and sell the work of 900 regional artists.

Escape the hustle of downtown and take a drive up the Parkway to visit the Folk Art Center - there's plenty of parking, a bookstore, a craft shop, two exhibits, a museum, a library, and a hiking trail.

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Asheville is home to artists and craftspeople of every medium. See what they’re up to now! Take home a handcrafted piece or let your inner artist shine with hands-on opportunities and arts nonprofits.

The Folk Art Center is OPEN DAILY!

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