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Crafts Center

Several rows of wooden coasters with the wolf logo and "Think and Do the Extraordinary" written on them

May 16, 2022

Crafts Center Creates Special Gift for University Advancement Staff

The NC State Crafts Center worked with University Advancement to produce 300 handmade awards to recognize the remarkable work of their staff in the Think and Do the Extraordinary campaign. 
Nygard motioning towards the door of the Crafts Center

Feb 14, 2022

Bad Beauty Science at the Crafts Center

Crafts Center staff members recall working with a social media star on one of their most recent videos. 
Safiye Nygaard using a blow torch to create jewelry at the Crafts Center

Nov 30, 2021

The Crafts Center Hosts Social Media Influencer Safiya Nygaard

On Nov. 14, the NC State Crafts Center hosted Nygaard for the filming of a jewelry episode to be aired later this year. She has over 9.2 million followers and over 1.4 billion views on her YouTube channel. 
An ROTC cadet in uniform stands in the spotlight and plays the trumpet in front of a screen that reads "Art of Remembrance"

Sep 14, 2021

Crafts Center Remembers 9/11 Victims with Art of Remembrance Event

On Saturday, Sept. 11, the NC State Crafts Center, along with Arts NC State, the music and dance departments, Military and Veteran Services and others hosted the Art of Remembrance to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 
Looking straight up the side of one of the twin towers in New York City

Aug 25, 2021

Art of Remembrance

The NC State Crafts Center will host a memorial ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 
Carol Fountain Nix sitting at a desk with pottery displayed in front of her

Aug 23, 2021

Meet the Arts NC State Directors: Carol Fountain Nix

As part of Arts NC State's “Meet the Arts NC State Directors” series, this spotlight features Carol F. Nix, director of the Crafts Center. Nix discusses how traditional craft leans into technology to create new products, art and technique. 
Front exterior of the Crafts Center

Jun 8, 2021

Crafts Center Announces New Member-Made Street Gallery

As part of the new Member-Made Street Gallery initiative, Crafts Center members and NC State students can display and sell their work by utilizing the 17 windows that adorn the front of the center. 
The top of a graduate's hat that reads "Our hearts ever hold you, NC State"

May 11, 2021

Meet the Graduates

The Division of Academic and Student Affairs recognizes some standout spring 2021 graduates who have made their mark on the university through their involvement and leadership in the division's programs. 
Memorial Belltower lit up red

Mar 1, 2021

Looking Back and Moving Forward

2020 will be a year long-remembered by NC State faculty, staff and students. Read about some of the lessons learned, including how Jeff Braden, retiring soon as dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has asked his team to commit to concrete actions to reduce or eliminate racism and increase the ability to provide opportunity and increase social justice. Among other actions, Braden has set a goal of raising $1 million by June 30, 2021, to provide high-impact, life-changing experiences to all CHASS students — especially those from under-represented groups. 
The Gregg Museum of Art and Design

Nov 24, 2020

Resilience on Display

The Crafts Center and the Gregg Museum of Art and Design have found silver linings in the shift to virtual programming this fall.