The 38th National Arts and Crafts Conference & Shows
February 21st – 23rd, 2025 – The Omni Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
January 10th, 2025
It is a new year and another conference will take place at the Grove Park Inn next month February 21st – 23rd! With seminars, workshops, demonstrations, discussion groups and the annual National Arts & Crafts shows, those involved are deep in plans for coming to the Grove Park Inn in February.
Getting here
Among the top questions I get for 2025 is: How do I get there? Given the condition of the roads in Asheville, most roads have reopened, while the delay in opening the I40 road at the North Carolina/Tennessee border has continued.
Please know that I-26 has reopened for transportation into Asheville. The plan for two-lane traffic on the I-40 gorge HAS BEEN DELAYED, so as of January, it is not recommended to use the I-40 road at the Tennessee and North Carolina line. For traveling by car into Asheville, please use the following detours:
- From the northwest: I-81 to U.S. 70 to I-26
- From the southwest: I-85 to U.S. 25 to I-26
- From the south: Take U.S. 74 Alt to U.S. 74 East toward Shelby and connect with I-85 to Charlotte
People report anywhere from a 30 minute to an hour delay with the detours. However, with the increased security, construction, and risk at the I40 gorge, it is well worth it to get to Asheville safely for the conference.
Get your room for 2026!
Additionally, a starting date and time has been established for getting your room reservations for the 2026 National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows. Starting February 4th, 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern, you can call the Omni call center (800) 438-5800 to make a reservation for your Grove Park Inn room for next year!
In the meantime, please continue to read the book club selections for the book club discussion sessions: What The Mountains Remember and The Art of Seeing Things: Essays by John Burroughs.
Lastly, signups for the Pre-Conference Workshop signups are underway! I am taking signups for the workshops at my office Monday through Friday 10:00AM – 5:30 PM Eastern time.
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 at the Grove Park Inn and Arts & Crafts In August
Office phone: (828) 628-1915