


Love For the Show Is Here To Stay
by Kate Nixon
Back in the spring of 2022, I was a freshly anointed small business owner with a plucky can-do attitude. Seeing an opportunity to network, I bought a pass to the annual American Art Pottery Association convention and…

Feb. 4th Kicks Off Room Sign Ups for 39th National Arts and Crafts Conference
by Kate Nixon
Date Announced For Reserving Your Grove Park Inn room in 2025
The starting date to make a reservation for a 2026 National Arts and Crafts weekend package at the Grove Park Inn kicks off tomorrow!
The…

An Asheville Main Street Walkabout
by Kate Nixon
I've been using the phrase "I remember when..." a little too often these days.
For example, "I remember the summer nights when I walked alongside the river by Salvage Station with my sister, talking about life" or…

A Craftsman Story of Survival
by Bruce Johnson
November 10th, 2024
Well, Leigh Ann and I have just yesterday been re-connected via the internet with the rest of the world. As I understand it, there has been a World Series, fall football, Halloween, and an election…

A Case of Buyer’s Remorse
by Kate Nixon
Sooner or later, a collector is almost destined to run that sinking feeling that can eat you from the inside if you aren't careful. Buyer's Remorse: a feeling of regret experienced after making a purchase, especially…
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ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.