For the past 30+ years, Arts and Crafts enthusiasts, including new collectors, veterans, curators, craftspersons, authors, builders, architects, designers, editors, and bungalow owners, have traveled to The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville for the annual Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show in February.

Education of the Arts and Crafts collector has been the goal of the annual gathering since the beginning. The event is unique for its full range of offerings for the passionate collector and those interested in the Arts and Crafts period. The three-day agenda includes lectures, small group discussions, special exhibitions, book exhibits, a contemporary crafts show and the finest of the antiques shows devoted to the Arts and Crafts period.

There are three choices for tickets. For those who want the complete Arts and Crafts experience, including a room at The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa and entry to all the seminars, tours, and discussion groups, The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa (800-438-5800) has an Arts & Crafts Weekend Package.

Those who plan to stay elsewhere but want to enjoy three days of seminars, demonstrations, tours, discussions, and entry to the shows each afternoon can purchase just the three-day Conference Events Pass ($160) through Kate Nixon's office (828-628-1915). Those who only want to shop the booths of 125 exhibitors selling furniture, pottery, metalware, jewelry, artwork, lighting, and textiles each afternoon can buy a ticket for all three days for $10 at the door.