The National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows at the Grove Park Inn
Multi-day conference at the Omni Grove Park Inn focused on the American Arts and Crafts movement, featuring juried craft shows, collector-oriented seminars and book discussions, Stickley Craftsman reception, guided Inn walks, and historic home tours.
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