The 22nd Annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show is scheduled for February 20-22, 2009, at the Grove Park Inn Resort in Asheville, North Carolina. This event is recognized as the premier weekend for Art and Crafts collectors and aficionados, offering lectures, an antique show, contemporary craft show, “hands-on” workshops, small group discussions, house tours, and much more.
The Grove Park Inn itself is a work of art and a piece of early 20th century history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 95 year old inn has hosted F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and a president or two. Visitors can still enjoy the same hickory rockers and Roycroft chandeliers that these prestigious guests experienced in another century. With one of the largest collections of Arts and Crafts furniture in the world, Grove Park’s ambiance makes it the perfect setting for the Annual Arts and Crafts Conference.
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms will host its annual pre-conference Gala Benefit Dinner, on Thursday evening, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. Plan to come a day early and enjoy a fabulous evening, meeting old and new friends from around the country. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour, followed by a gourmet dinner. Entertainment will include a lively Arts and Crafts trivia contest with prizes. Tickets are $130 and advance reservations are required. Get your tickets by clicking here!
