Center for Craft - Research Fund Project Grant

Craft Research Fund Grant Overview

An overview of the Center for Craft's Research Fund grant program, which supports scholarly research on craft in the United States, currently on pause for strategic review.

Craft Research Fund Grant Recipients

Grant Recipients Archive

Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship

Current Projects | Center for Craft

An overview of current and past strategic initiatives, research projects, and community programs supported by the Center for Craft.

Craft Research Fund Grant Recipients

Craft Research Fund Grant

2020 Craft Research Fund Grant

Windgate-Lamar Fellowship

Craft Archive Fellowship

Teaching Artist Cohort

Craft Education Fellowship

Craft Research Fund 20th Anniversary

Craft-Based Education Grant

Current Projects | Center for Craft

An overview of the Center for Craft's strategic initiatives, research projects, and historical project archive.

Grants & Fellowships | Center for Craft

A directory page listing various grants, fellowships, and residency opportunities offered by the Center for Craft for artists, makers, researchers, and curators.

WNC Craft Futures Fund

An overview of the Center for Craft's WNC Craft Futures Fund, which provided emergency relief and long-term recovery support to craft artists and organizations in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene.

Craft Think Tank | Center for Craft

An overview of the Center for Craft's 'Craft Think Tank' initiative, which convenes thought leaders to discuss trends, share knowledge, and shape the future of the craft field.

Curatorial Fellowship

Shared Ground Symposium Archive

An archival page documenting the 2018 Shared Ground: Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Craft Studies symposium, a partnership between the Center for Craft, Bard Graduate Center, and the Museum of Arts and Design.

Dr. Jennifer Way – 2020 Craft Research Fund Grant Recipient

A profile page for Dr. Jennifer Way, a 2020 recipient of the Center for Craft's Research Fund Project Grant, detailing her research project on craft in war contexts.

Dr. Sarah Warren – 2020 Craft Research Fund Grant Recipient

A profile page for Dr. Sarah Warren, a 2020 recipient of the Center for Craft's Research Fund Project Grant, detailing her research project and grant amount.

Center for Craft: Craft Matters Strategic Report (2023-2027)

A strategic report outlining the Center for Craft's mission, vision, and goals for 2023-2027, including information on their grant-making impact and commitment to inclusion.

Center for Craft - Research Fund Artist Fellowship Grant Guidelines

Official grant guidelines and application instructions for the Craft Research Fund Artist Fellowship, providing $20,000 to mid-career artists for craft-based research projects.

Center for Craft - Curatorial Fellowship Grant Kit

A comprehensive PDF grant kit detailing the 2020 Curatorial Fellowship program, including eligibility, application requirements, and submission guidelines for emerging craft curators.

Forge, Shape, Gather: Twenty Years of the Craft Research Fund

A retrospective essay by Jenni Sorkin detailing the history, impact, and evolution of the Center for Craft's Research Fund (CRF) over its first twenty years.

Broadway Cultural Gateway Final Report

A final report detailing the Broadway Cultural Gateway project, a collaborative urban design and creative placekeeping initiative led by the Center for Craft and UNC Asheville to revitalize the downtown Asheville district.

Center for Craft - Research Fund Project Grant Kit

A comprehensive grant kit PDF for the Craft Research Fund Project Grant, detailing eligibility, application requirements, review criteria, and submission instructions.

The New Apprenticeship Project Report (2012)

A comprehensive report from the 10th Annual Craft Think Tank convened by The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, focusing on the future of artistic apprenticeships.

13th Annual Craft Think Tank Report

A summary report from the 13th Annual Craft Think Tank convened by The Center for Craft and Warren Wilson College in 2016, focusing on the state of craft in academia.

North Carolina Retreat on Craft Publications Report (2003)

A summary report from the 2003 Center for Craft, Creativity and Design (CCCD) retreat, outlining the development of a 20th-century American studio craft textbook and a reader anthology.

Center for Craft - Craft Can Poster

A promotional poster featuring quotes from various individuals regarding the impact and purpose of craft.

Center for Craft - Think Tank Report 2002-2005

A historical report detailing the outcomes of annual craft retreats held by the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design between 2002 and 2005, focusing on initiatives to advance craft in academia and curatorial fields.

2008 North Carolina Craft Think-Tank Report

A 25-page report detailing the proceedings, participants, and discussion topics of the 2008 North Carolina Craft Think-Tank convened by the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design.

Center for Craft - Research Fund Project Report (2004)

A 2004 report documenting the planning and establishment of the Craft Research Fund, detailing the goals, funding structure, and initiatives to advance scholarly research in American studio craft.

Center for Craft: Craft Think Tank Press Release (2018)

A press release detailing the findings of the 2017 Craft Think Tank hosted by the Center for Craft and UNC Asheville, focusing on the integration of craft into makerspaces.

Center for Craft Think Tank Agenda (October 2013)

A three-day agenda document for the October 2013 Craft Think Tank event held at the Montreat Conference Center, detailing sessions on branding, storytelling, and behavioral science.

2007 North Carolina Craft Think-Tank Report

A summary report from the 2007 North Carolina Craft Think-Tank convened by the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design, detailing discussions on craft education, professional development, and curatorial training.

Center for Craft - Research Fund Project Grant

A PDF document outlining the Research Fund Project Grant provided by the Center for Craft.

Craft Think Tank Notes and Agreed Actions

A summary report of the 2013 Craft Think Tank hosted by the American Craft Council and the Center for Craft, detailing discussions on the definition, branding, and future of the craft community.

12th Annual Craft Think Tank Report: Craft and Curating

A summary report from the 2014 Craft Think Tank convened by The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, focusing on the intersection of craft and curatorial practices.

White Paper: Creating an Inventory of Craft in Museum Collections (2003)

A 2003 report detailing a meeting of craft leaders convened by the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design to discuss the development of a national digital inventory of craft in museum collections.

Craft Can Report (2021 Craft Think Tank)

A comprehensive report summarizing the 2021 Craft Think Tank, an interdisciplinary virtual convening hosted by the Center for Craft to explore the future of craft.

2002 North Carolina Summit Retreat on Craft Proceedings

A historical report detailing the proceedings and strategic recommendations from a 2002 summit retreat focused on advancing craft in academia and the curatorial world.

Materials Collection

Materials Research Fellowship