Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy recently proclaimed the week of February 12-18 Arts & Crafts Heritage Week, citing the role the American Arts & Crafts movement has played in the "artistic, architectural,aesthetic and economic development of the City of Asheville". The week will include discussions, presentations, and exhibits:
Daily Pack Library Exhibit: “Arts & Crafts of Western North Carolina”
February 13. 5:30-7:00 PM: Slide Presentation: “From Mountain Crafts to Arts & Crafts” by Bruce E. Johnson; Renaissance Hotel. Free.
February 14, 6:00-7:00 PM: Panel Discussion: “Problems and Solutions in Restoring Older Homes” by the Asheville Preservation Society; Masonic Temple. Historic building will be conducted from 5:00-6:00 PM. Free.
February 15, Noon-1:15 PM: Luncheon Presentation: “Green and Greener: The New Arts & Crafts Bungalow” by the Asheville chapter of the American Institute of Architects; Princess Anne Hotel, Free, Optional lunch is available for $10 - reservations are required, 404-376-7452.
February 16, 6:00-9:00 PM : Benefit Dinner and Presentation: “The Pottery Tradition of Western North Carolina” by author Rodney Leftwich; sponsored by the Stickley Museum and hosted by Biltmore Industries. Limited seating and reservations required.
February 17, 1:00-6:00 PM: The 25th National Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference Antiques & Craftsfirms Shows. Three-day admission $10.
February 18, 1:00-4:00 PM: Preservation Society House Tours. $35 - reservations 828-254-2343
Noon-6:00 PM: Grove Park Inn Conference Shows. Three-day admission $10
5:00-7:00 PM: Asheville Art Museum Reception, “Artistic Expression of Galle and Tiffany.” $25 -reservations 828-253-3227.
February 19, 12:30-3:30 PM: Preservation Society House Tours. $35 - 828-254-2343.
11:00-4:00 PM: Grove Park Inn Conference Shows. Admission $10.
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