Little Journeys

Rest In Peace, Bill Porter

by Bruce Johnson   I met Bill and Patsy Porter in 1988 at the first National Arts and Crafts Conference held at the Grove Park Inn overlooking Asheville, North Carolina. Their reputation had preceded them, as their keen eye and…

“The More You Know…”

by Bruce E. Johnson   The ACRF Silent Auction - A Fundraiser for the Arts & Crafts Research Fund February 20th - 21st, 2026 Pickup day: February 22nd, 2026 The 8th Floor Vanderbilt wing alcove by the elevator The Omni Grove…

The Catalog Crunch OR A Reason to Publish

by Kate Nixon   Move over, Taylor Swift. At the risk of potentially becoming a meme, here's my version of a "Life of a Show Girl". Or Show Director, rather.     In addition to gathering exhibitors, small group…

A JOURNAL’d Life: Linda Carrigan’s Life and Times with the JOURNAL of the American Art Pottery Association

by Linda Carrigan     I have been the Managing Director and Editor of the JOURNAL of the American Art Pottery Association since March 1995. I joined the Board of the AAPA in 1991, first as Vice President and then as…

A Pop and Folk Band Embraces The Beautiful Simplicity: Raynes Inspired by Arts and Crafts Movement

 by Kate Nixon   By now, if you haven't seen the designs of William Morris around, you haven't been paying attention. The classic "Strawberry Thief" design has shown up in textiles, wallpaper, mugs, and even "Thank You" cards at your…

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…

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