ASHEVILLE & PENLAND AUCTION

AUGUST 20-24, 2025
ASHEVILLE, NC and PENLAND BENEFIT AUCTION
SAVE THE DATE!

Join JRACraft for an unforgettable arts journey through the landscape of contemporary craft, in and around Asheville, North Carolina, August 20–24, 2025. Highlights include private gallery visits and talks with artists such as Michael Sherrill, Alex Bernstein, Rachel David, and more; a rooftop lunch and tour with Museum Director Pam Myers at the Asheville Art Museum; and an evening gathering at the celebrated Limones restaurant.

The trip continues into the Blue Ridge Mountains with visits to Bakersville galleries and access to all the exciting events of the 40th Annual Benefit Auction Weekend at the Penland School of Craft. Guests will enjoy exclusive receptions, exhibition talks with artists like Vivian Chiu, and access to the Penland Live Auction and artist demonstrations. From studio visits over coffee to mountain-view dinners, this trip is a celebration of creativity, community, and the enduring spirit of craft.