maker's guide A Crash Course on Framing 3D Artwork A maker’s guide to framing 3D artwork, featuring expert advice from Sean Robbins of Frame It to a T and Jennifer Pearson of Frugal Framer in WNC.
maker's guide How to Photograph 3D Art Like a Pro Learn how to stage, light, and shoot your 3D art with product photographer John Kepchar’s practical, step-by-step guide for artists and makers.
q+art interview Breaking Into The Big Crafty: Insider Tips From the Founders As The Big Crafty turns 17, founders Brandy Bourne and Justin Rabuck reveal what artists need to know to earn a spot at Asheville’s favorite art festival.
events + news Two Open Calls for Artists: Live Holiday Market/Small Works Exhibition ArtsvilleUSA invites artists from WNC to showcase and sell their small works, ornaments, and handcrafted art perfect for holiday gifting.
podcast A Tale of Two Cities: What Asheville Can Learn From New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina Two thought leaders—Michael Manes of Asheville’s Blue Spiral 1 and Arthur Roger of New Orleans’ Arthur Roger Gallery—join us to discuss the future of Asheville post-Hurricane Helene.
artsville newsletter September 2024 Roundup: The Cultural Rebirth of Candler, A New WNC Craft School, Plus Affordable Business Workshops for Artists In September, we toured the overlooked community of Candler, reported on The Kitagawa School’s development, and spoke with Jamie Karolich of Craft Your Commerce.
feature story Ceramicist Robert Milnes: Three Issues Facing Contemporary Asheville Artists In this week’s special feature, ceramicist Robert Milnes discusses the most pressing issues affecting Asheville-area artists and crafters today.
artsville newsletter July Roundup: Quilting With Wood, Lobsters and Lighthouses, WNC Craft Residencies In this month’s roundup, we chat with woodworker Valerie Berlage, nibble on lobster rolls in Nova Scotia, and learn about the Center for Craft’s new residency.
feature story The Center for Craft’s New Residency Program Spotlights the Artists of Western North Carolina Sponsored by the Center for Craft, the WNC Artist Residency allocates resources to two craft-based artists living and working in Western North Carolina.
podcast Asheville Marketing Maven Sarah Benoit on Mastering Digital Strategies In today’s episode, marketing wunderkind Sarah Benoit joins us to discuss the practical tools artists need to grow their businesses in the digital era.
