I Dreamed You Were Here features the work of artist Jessica Wohl. Wohl transforms the space with textile works made from found garments, linens, and discarded household items. This process of disassembling and reusing is a tactile exchange with the item’s former owner.

These pieces address the hidden potential beneath the surface of our day-to-day systems of care, labor, and relationships. Wohl uses the material’s softness to communicate a quiet revolution against exploitation and oppression.

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Foothills Craft Guild is the oldest craft Guild in the state of Tennessee.  We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to support local craftspeople.

Formed in 1968, we now are over 200 members of JURIED Fine Craftartistans, however, our Guild’s charter has not changed. It was—and still is–dedicated to:

• Encouraging the development and appreciation craft artisanship of all types;
• Promoting high standards of skill and design in handicrafts;
• Conducting educational programs on handicrafts with all ages;
• Sponsoring FINE craft shows and demonstrations;
• Engaging in activities which contribute to the advancement, development, and appreciation of arts and handicrafts.

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This exhibition uses a selection from Arrowmont’s Permanent Collection to juxtapose utilitarian craft-based objects with contemporary fine art, allowing the viewers to envision the transition from functional craft to market-driven design to contemporary practices where traditional techniques support artistic expression.

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The Hunter Museum of American Art collects, preserves, and presents American art and connects the community through inspiring educational and visitor-focused experiences for all.

With its iconic campus, exceptional collection of American art, and engagement with the community, the Hunter is an essential space where everyone is welcome to experience creativity, connect, and share ideas.

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What We Surround Ourselves With: A Metalsmith’s Collection highlights exceptional craftsmanship from the private collection of Metal Museum blacksmith, Jim Masterson.

Demonstrating metalsmithing mastery in a range of materials, techniques, and styles, this exhibition is an ode to the evolution of craft, work, and stories shared through the Museum’s metalsmithing community.

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Tennessee Craft 2025 Member Exhibition highlights and promotes the excellence and high standards of Tennessee Craft member artists and provides public visibility and recognition for the quality and diversity of craft found in Tennessee.

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This premier Nashville tradition celebrates and supports American handmade crafts on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop unique, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning Tennessee artists. You’ll meet the artist, learn what inspires them, and discover how they take raw materials and transform them into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artisans.

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Every fall this premier Nashville event celebrates and supports handmade American crafts at Centennial Park.  Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning artists from across the country.  Meet the artists and learn what inspires them. Discover how they transform raw materials into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artists.

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The Best of Tennessee Craft exhibition is a state-wide, juried, biennial exhibition presented by Tennessee Craft, the most visible and respected craft organization in the State. The exhibition celebrates contemporary and traditional crafts and showcases the high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists.

We are honored to be partnering with the Art Museum of the University of Memphis for this prestigious biennial event.

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The Appalachian Center for Craft is a unique state-of-the-art educational facility and cultural center combining teaching, research, cultural outreach and crafts marketing all operating in partnership. The Center operates academic programs, workshops, outreach programs and exhibitions and sales galleries as well as facilities for meetings and conferences.

The Center exists at a crossroads between urban and rural, academic and folk, high art and domestic life. Born of the vision and initiative of the people of TN and a group of remarkable advocates for fine craft, the Center opened in December of 1979. The complex was originally developed by the TN Arts Commission and funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, and is now a division of TN Tech University.

Spectacularly located in Middle TN on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau, on the wilderness tract overlooking Center Hill Lake, the Center’s facilities are spacious and well equipped. The location was chosen with both regional and national service in mind, centrally placed in the U.S., in the middle of a rich Appalachian craft tradition. The wilderness setting is ideal for total immersion in the educational programs, and yet the location offers easy access from around the U.S.

This fusion of traditional crafts and creative education reaches from the grass roots to the international craft world. The Appalachian Center for Craft is a vital expression of the rich contribution of the unique character of Tennessee.

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Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a nationally recognized center for craft education and creative exploration. Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Arrowmont offers a wide range of workshops, residencies, and gallery exhibitions to inspire creativity and foster community.

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TN Craft is a statewide nonprofit that celebrates, preserves, and promotes high-quality handmade art in Tennessee.

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The mission of the Metal Museum is to preserve, promote, and advance the art and craft of fine metalwork. As the only institution of its kind, the Museum leads the way in celebrating and promoting the field.

The Museum achieves its mission through four program areas: rotating exhibitions of historic and contemporary metalwork; the Permanent Collection of objects, books, folios, and archives; the Metals Studios—blacksmith shop, foundry, fine metals lab, and design lab—that provide opportunities for metalsmiths through artistic creation; and education and engagement programs for learners of all ages. This broad yet dedicated focus attracts visitors, artists, and patrons from all fifty states and around the globe. Thousands more are served during off-site programs and community events through the Mini Mobile Metal Museum.

Tremendous growth over the past decade has led the Museum to outgrow its downtown Memphis home. It is converting an award-winning mid-century building into a state-of-the-art museum and education center, with expanded studios, classrooms, galleries, and collections storage. The Metal Museum in Overton Park will welcome triple the number of annual visitors and solidify the Museum’s role as the global leader in preserving and promoting fine metalwork.

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