at the Omni Grove Park Inn ~ Asheville, North Carolina
October 2025
2026 Seminar Speaker name and topics (and Book Club selections) released — In February 2026, the 39th National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows will head back to the Grove Park Inn for our annual celebration of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Those that purchase an Arts and Crafts Weekend Package from the Grove Park Inn (includes conference registration and the Friday and Saturday (minimum) stay at the Grove Park Inn) or a Conference Events Pass from my office (for those that want to stay nearby) or online will be able to attend the annual seminars. This years group of presentations include delving into the works of Arts & Crafts Colonies, the furniture of one colony in particular, a surprising study related to Arts & Crafts metalwork, exploring the women and works of Newcomb College Pottery, and the Oak Park Studio of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Click here to read about the upcoming seminars.
Meanwhile, the book club selections have been made. We’re bringing it back to the origins of the movement in the time of William Morris for the first selection — and reading about a new angle of a man who we’ve deemed an “Arts and Crafts President.”
Click here to read about the book club selections.
Lastly, 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.
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