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Mary "Bayard" Morgan Wootten, Wootten-Moulton Studios, Portrait of Bertha Tipton, Penland Weaver, circa 1935, gelatin silver print on paper, 7 1/8 × 9 1/8 inches. 2004 Collectors' Circle purchase, 2005.03.06.91.

Focus on the Collection: Craft & Tourism in Asheville – VIRTUAL

Date:
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Time:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost:
Free for Museum Members

Join Assistant Curator Whitney Richardson and Curatorial Fellow Sarah Kelly as they discuss the history of craft and tourism in Asheville. Using the Museum’s Collection, they will examine the makers of the region as well as the industries and organizations through which they sold. They will particularly highlight members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild from its founding until today.

Member Programs

Museum Members: You’re an important part of the Museum family. On selected Wednesdays at 12:30pm, we’re offering Members-only virtual content. Keep an eye out for a special Member newsletter every Monday, where we let you know what virtual program or activity we have planned for you next! Space is limited; Museum Members should click here to register online. For more information, email Kristen Boddy, membership & Museum events manager, or call 828.253.3227 x117.

Generous support for this program is provided by Art Bridges.

Contact:
Asheville Art Museum
Phone:
828.253.3227
Venue:
Zoom
Website:
https://zoom.us/