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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:Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency — Public Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 23\, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm for a public open house with the 2026 Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency cohort. \nThe Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency brings four craft-based artists to the Center for Craft located in downtown Asheville for eight weeks of focused studio time\, material exploration\, and deep connection to the Western North Carolina craft community.  \nThe Open House is a free\, public event. Come meet the artists-in-residence and see what they’re working on. \nFree and open to the public. All are welcome!
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/virginia-a-groot-material-exploration-residency-public-open-house/
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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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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