at the Omni Grove Park Inn ~ Asheville, North Carolina
FEBRUARY 2026
The National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows are just days away. And there’s so much to do!
When you pay general admission ($10.00 per adult unless you have a half off admission postcard), you’re not only paying to shop the shows, you’re paying for an experience. Our shows offer so many activities in a single day: shopping with your favorite dealers and artisans, getting the latest book signed by its author, watching a demonstration on building Arts and Crafts furniture or Pottery Design techniques, bidding on a Silent Auction item or entering to win this lamp from Old California Lighting!
The Saturday Evening Movie (free to all) has been chosen — and this year’s movie focuses on two unexpected collectors who built one of the most important contemporary art collections in history. Meet Herb and Dorothy Vogel, whose shared passion and discipline have defied stereotypes and redefined what it means to be an art collector.
Click here to watch the trailer for Herb & Dorothy.
If you’re looking to drive around the city of Asheville looking for a bite to eat, Feb 17h – 23rd is Asheville Restaurant Week.
Click here to see participating local Asheville restaurants serving special menus!
Watch a virtual tour of our National Arts & Crafts Antiques Shows and Contemporary Shows.
A Slideshow of the National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows
Never been to the Grove Park Inn?
The historic Grove Park Inn, now owned by Omni, is a perfect Arts & Crafts destination. Its interiors a tribute to the Arts and Crafts era of design, this Asheville historic hotel attracted the affluent and middle class of the early 20th Century with its reputation as a house of healing and comfort amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains. This tradition continues today as its one of a kind subterranean spa, its gorgeous sunset terrace views, and comforting natural interiors attracts visitors from all over, including many U.S. Presidents.
See the videos above for special virtual tours of the shows. Bruce is your guide (along with our trusty cameraman Bill) as he walks through the 8th floor of the Vanderbilt Wing, presenting the 2022 Antiques and Contemporary Craftsfirms Shows.
If you’d like to hear a special presentation by Bruce on the Antiques of the Grove Park Inn, watch this video below.
The Antiques of
The Grove Park Inn
by National Arts & Crafts Conference Founder Bruce Johnson
A special session offered as part of Arts & Crafts In August
Meanwhile, please add yourself to our free weekly newsletter at www.ArtsAndCraftsCollector.com, for we also make major conference announcements there as well.
Many thanks!
Bruce Johnson, Director Emeritus
Kate Nixon, Director of the National Arts and Crafts Conference
Office phone: (828) 628-1915