Folk Art Center facts for kids
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| Established | 1980 |
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| Location | Asheville, NC |
| Type | Art museum |
| Collection size | 3,500 |
| Visitors | 250,000 |
| Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
The Folk Art Center is a special museum that showcases art and crafts from the Appalachian Mountains. You can find it on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. It's a very popular place, with about 250,000 people visiting every year!
The center is a team effort between three main groups: the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the National Park Service, and Eastern National. They work together to run the museum and share the amazing culture of the Appalachian region. Best of all, it's free to visit.
What You Can See and Do
The Folk Art Center opened in 1980 and has a lot to offer. Inside, you can explore three art galleries filled with handmade items. These items are part of a collection of over 3,500 pieces of traditional and modern Appalachian crafts.
Besides the galleries, the center has a library where you can learn more about folk art. There is also an auditorium for special events and presentations. If you want a souvenir, you can stop by the bookstore and information center run by Eastern National.
What is Folk Art?
Folk art is art made by regular people, often without formal training. It reflects the traditions and culture of a community. At the Folk Art Center, you can see things like handmade quilts, pottery, wood carvings, and baskets. These crafts have been passed down through generations in the Appalachian Mountains.
The Southern Highland Craft Guild
A key partner at the center is the Southern Highland Craft Guild. This group was formed in 1930 to support artists and craftspeople from the Southern Appalachian region. The Guild helps artists sell their work and teaches people about the importance of handmade crafts. The Folk Art Center is the Guild's main headquarters.
