But I’m also disappointed to not have had more time admiring the art and browsing the shop since COVID is something we’re taking seriously. I certainly sympathize with the staff who didn’t sign up to argue all day with people.

17, 2024 The Main Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center. Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United States. Social distancing and mask compliance just aren’t a priority at the folk art center. Exhibition on Display: Embellishments Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, Sept. But my husband managed to quickly purchase a beautiful framed sketch for a great price. I’m pregnant so that was more than enough risk for me and I waited outside. Traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including century-old pieces, are displayed in this Folk Art Center, which also houses the first craft. While quickly browsing, we ran into one customer without any mask at all, and another with his mask around his nose.

It was also too crowded for social distancing so we just did one walkthrough. For 90 years in Asheville & surrounding areas, the craft guild has showcased the regions finest craftsmen through exhibitions, craft shops, special events. There were just too many people in the permanent exhibit to maintain any type of social distancing, so after just a couple minutes we returned downstairs to the shop. Unfortunately, it was a short and uncomfortable visit because of our COVID concerns. The Folk Art Center was our last stop out of town and something I’d been looking forward to. The Focus Gallery is located on the second level of the Folk Art Center.

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