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Tiles and Tenons Galore: The National Arts and Crafts Conference Demonstrators
August 14, 2019by Kate Nixon The New York Times called it “the most important weekend of the year for Arts and Crafts Collectors” – and as the National Arts and Crafts Conference returns to the Grove Park Inn in February of 2020, the conference will offer plenty of up-close educational opportunities …
Read More...A Preview of the 2020 Pre-Conference Workshops at the National Arts and Crafts Conference
August 7, 2019by Kate Nixon Each February for the past 32 years, Arts and Crafts collectors and bungalow owners from across America have journeyed to the historic 1913 Grove Park Inn overlooking Asheville, North Carolina. For three days, starting February 21st, the National Arts & Craft Conference and Shows will again …
Read More...A Preview of the 33rd National Arts and Crafts Conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn
July 28, 2019by Kate Nixon 08/07/19 – this article has been updated to reflect the new order of the 2020 seminar speakers. It was the style that changed America forever – and it’s returning to Asheville, North Carolina in February of 202o. Poster for the 33rd National Arts and Crafts …
Read More...30th Anniversary Stickley Weekend Details Announced
July 24, 2019From the desk of Executive Director Vonda Givens… If you haven’t attended annual The Stickley Weekend hosted by the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2019 would be a good year to start. Over October 12-13, we’ll gather to continue our yearlong 30th anniversary celebration (which kicked off at the …
Read More...Ruskin’s 200th Birthday to be Celebrated in East Aurora this Fall
July 17, 2019by Kate Nixon John Ruskin circa 1863. Photo courtesy of W. & D. Downey [Public domain] and Wikimedia Commons.A celebration of the life of philosopher and Arts and Crafts pioneer John Ruskin comes to East Aurora, NY this fall – and you can be a part of the celebration! …
Read More...Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
July 9, 2019Supporters of the Frederick C. Robie House and Unity Temple can rejoice – the two beloved masterpieces designed by Frank Lloyd Wright are included in a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright structures that have been inscribed onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The group named “The 20th century Architecture …
Read More...July Is For Pottery Lovers
July 2, 2019The best of american art pottery will be on display in Zanesville, Ohio next week. The Pottery Lovers Show & Sale – the longest running pottery show in the country – will start July 9th through the 13th at the Holiday Inn Express in Zanesville, OH with plenty …
Read More...Auction Watch: Deco Arts Auction at Treadway this Sunday
June 25, 2019On June 30th, Treadway will hold its Decorative Arts Auction at noon at their gallery in Cincinnati. The auction will offer around 400 lots, including a collection of Ohio pottery (with a focus on Rookwood) from a collector in Austin, Texas; a collection of Newcomb Pottery from Dallas, Texas; …
Read More...Museum of the American Arts & Crafts Movement Gets Opening Date
June 18, 2019by Kate Nixon (07/01/19 – This article has been updated to reflect the updated opening date of December 10th) Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida will see an influx of visiting Arts and Crafts collectors and enthusiasts this winter when the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement – or …
Read More...Roycroft Campus To Celebrate Re-Opening of Copper Shop
June 11, 2019A news conference and ribbon cutting will be held on the Roycroft Campus in East Aurora to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of The Copper Shop. The events will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, June 12th at 9:30 AM EST at the Copper Shop, located at 31 South Grove Street in …
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