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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T173000
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SUMMARY:Cake & Cocktails: Exhibition Opening + 30th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Cake\, cocktails\, and 30 years of craft! Join us at Center for Craft on October 9\, 2026\, as we celebrate the Center’s 30th birthday and the opening of our newest exhibition\, Crafting Variance. \nThe evening begins with a talk featuring guest curator Lola Ben-Alon\, Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning and Preservation and founder and director of the Natural Materials Lab. Afterwards\, guests are invited to enjoy an array of cakes\, cocktails\, craft activities\, and time to explore the exhibition as we mark three decades of moving craft forward together. \nCrafting Variance brings together nine artists exploring the surprising possibilities of natural\, living\, and discarded materials—from clay and plant fibers to fungi\, bacteria\, and recycled plastics. Through sculpture\, objects\, film\, and material experiments\, the exhibition celebrates the unpredictable nature of making and the ways artists collaborate with materials—embracing their quirks and potential to push the boundaries of craft. \nCome celebrate with us! \nEvent Details: \nWHEN\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026\n5:30–6:00 PM | Curator Talk\n6:00–8:00 PM | Cake & Cocktails Birthday Celebration
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/cake-cocktails-exhibition-opening-30th-birthday/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:“Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft” Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft\, a new exhibition by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017\, the Curatorial Fellowship program supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship\, professional development\, and an honorarium to realize an exhibition. \n‍Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists from around the country who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-itarianism-community-action-through-craft-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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SUMMARY:Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
DESCRIPTION:The word craft-itarianism was coined by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez to name artistic projects that generate employment\, raise awareness\, or offer therapeutic support through craft. These programs provide a space where people affected by addiction\, incarceration\, and gun violence can find solidarity while learning a skill. \nCraft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft celebrates nonprofits and artists who believe in—and actively practice—the power of craft to support and empower individuals and communities.  \nThis exhibition was curated by 2026 Center for Craft Curatorial Fellow Alyssa Velazquez. Launched in 2017\, the Curatorial Fellowship supports emerging curators exploring new ideas about craft with mentorship\, professional development\, and a $5\,000 honorarium to realize an exhibition. \nOn view February 27\, 2026–September 27\, 2026
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-itarianism-community-action-through-craft/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
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SUMMARY:Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with Craft + Comfort: A Holiday Gathering. \nJoin us for a festive evening that brings together the warmth of handmade goods\, fresh loaves\, and community spirit. Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping\, a spread of local cheese and bread platters\, and seasonal refreshments including mulled wine\, hot cider\, and cocoa. Gluten-free\, dairy-free\, and vegan options will be available. \nAt the heart of the event is the new limited-edition artist-designed bread blankets by our friends at Sourhouse\, a collaboration benefiting Phase 3 of the Center for Craft’s WNC Craft Futures Fund. Give to the sourdough bakers and bread lovers on your list this holiday and support artists impacted by Helene! \nCenter for Craft members receive 15% off all purchases through December 23. Proceeds from memberships and purchases support the Center for Craft.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/craft-comfort-a-holiday-gathering/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Craft":MAILTO:info@craftcreativitydesign.org
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SUMMARY:Before & Afterparty
DESCRIPTION:BEFORE + AFTERPARTY\nSaturday\, October 11\n8:30–11:00 pm\nSuggested donation $40\nOpen to all  \nI Spy an immersive projection experience in the Center for Craft’s Ideation Lab. Curated cocktails\, DJ\, hands-on craft activities with Print House and Swannatopia\, and a dance floor.  \nBring an object to cast in acrylic. Record a message for the digital time capsule. Don’t miss it!  \nSliding scale entry to support the Center for Craft’s mission to resource\, catalyze\, and amplify makers and scholars. \nActivation and music by Frisson Studios. \nGraphic design by Maxwell James Sauls.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/before-afterparty/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Future Histories
DESCRIPTION:Future Histories\nA Celebration + Benefit\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025\n6:00–8:30 pm \nJoin us for a fun and festive celebration of 20 years of the Center’s Craft Research Fund\, its influential and longest-running grant program that has shaped a generation of craft scholarship. \nSit down for an experiential multicourse meal prepared by James Beard semifinalist Chef Eric Morris\, of Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers recipient Hell or High Water\, with courses inspired by artists and researchers SHENEQUA\, Amira Chowyuk\, and Sara Clugage.  \nDine with us in the gallery amongst artists and friends as we connect over great food and great company—and be the first to hear exciting news about exciting things to come! \nPlus a live auction of some very special craft objects made by Center for Craft alumni and an afterparty from 8:30–11:00 pm with craft stations and immersive art installations! Cocktail attire.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/future-histories/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T170000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Archives in Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of our new exhibition\, “Archives in Practice.” \nArchives can be a link to the past while reflecting the present. They often take the form of objects\, memories\, or contemplations from histories. \nArchives in Practice features eight artists whose work is influenced by archival research. Drawing from personal\, familial\, and public collections\, cultural heritage\, and various reference materials\, their work communicates the diversity of what an archive can be and how artists can activate them to retell histories that might otherwise be lost\, hidden\, or erased. Collectively\, these artists illustrate the interconnectedness of the past\, the individual\, and the present—revealing the importance of connecting to one’s diaspora and community\, building representation of histories\, and conducting object research. \nThis exhibition also demonstrates the expansive quality of craft research. The artists’ work embodies themes of identity within historical contexts and through personal explorations. It engages with social issues and prompts important questions about the significance and impact of objects\, photographs\, and the intangible on everyday material practices. \nThe featured artists are Jacqueline Bishop\, N.E. Brown\, Ruth Hallows\, Margaret Jacobs\, Hùng Lê\, Aaron McIntosh\, and Ruth Tamura & Helen Lee. \nSeven of these artists are alumni of the Center for Craft. Two of the artworks on display—Gisma̱xsa G̱a̱tgyedm Na Sigidmhanaa’na̱gm\, Our Matriarchs Endow Our Strength by Ruth Hallows\, and Sojourner Truth Ain’t I A Lady by Jacqueline Bishop—are the direct result of research funded by Center for Craft grants and fellowship programs. \nLearn more: https://www.centerforcraft.org/exhib…/archives-in-practice \nImage credit: Ruth Tamura and Helen Lee\, “GEN 二 \,” 2025\, glass\, sand\, 7 x 7 x 1 ft. Photo credit: Jim Escalante.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/opening-reception-archives-in-practice/
LOCATION:Center for Craft\, 67 Broadway St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T173000
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SUMMARY:“WNC Craft Futures: From Here” Community Reception + Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Craft as we celebrate the 40 regional artists from Western North Carolina in our current exhibition\, WNC Craft Futures: From Here. The show provides a view into the deep well of craft skill and creativity from here while also offering a glimpse of where our community can go in the aftermath of a devastating storm.\nLive music\, refreshments\, hands-on craft-making activities\, open studios\, and more! Free and open to the public. RSVPs kindly requested to help us plan!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/wnc-craft-futures-from-here-community-reception-open-studios/
LOCATION:Center for Craft 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, NC 28801\, 67 Broadway St\, Asheville\, 28801
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