ABOUT THE FOLK ART CENTER

NESTLED AMONG the pines and dogwoods of the Blue Ridge Parkway, yet only a few miles from I-40 and downtown Asheville, North Carolina, the Folk Art Center is the Guild’s flagship facility.

The Center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary craft of the Southern Appalachians. It houses the Guild’s century-old Allanstand Craft Shop, exhibitions in three galleries, a library and an auditorium. The Guild’s Permanent Collection is featured in an exhibition of craft permanent from Appalachia. Located on the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382, the Folk Art Center was opened in 1980 as a cooperative effort between the Guild, the National Park Service and the Appalachian Regional

Commission. The Folk Art Center is the most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway, welcoming 250,000 visitors each year. From March through December, visitors can observe craftspeople at work in daily craft demonstrations as well as a series of educational events held year round. The Folk Art Center also houses the Eastern National Bookstore and Information Center. Free Admission.

Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

January - March 9am-5pm

April - December 9am- 6pm