MEMBER BENEFITS

​The Foothills Craft Guild is a non-profit organization of over 280 craft artists living and working in Tennessee. We are committed to preserving and promoting craft traditions in the state by:

• educating the public about the value of fine, hand-crafted objects
• sponsoring workshops and craft demonstrations whenever possible
• promoting the work of our members by hosting our annual fine craft show in Knoxville, Tennessee

Juried Guild members are invited to participate in the Fall Show (November) and in our newer Spring Show (March). The Guild has presented an annual Fall show of juried fine crafts each year since 1968. The Fall show is held at The Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway, Knoxville.  The Spring Show is held at The Venue in Lenior City. 

Being a non-profit organization, we welcome your donations, and you can find more information on our “Donate to Friends” page that describes different levels of donations available and benefits to the donor.
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For a more indepth look at the beginning of the Guild, please click here

What members receive

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The benefits each member choses to participate in vary greatly from one member to another. Listed below are the most mentioned.
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• Exhibiting in an established Fall show that is identifiable by the community for its time of year and location
• Exhibiting in an growing and exciting Spring show 
• Artist portfolio pages (optional)
• Sell your craft items through the FCG site (optional)
• Secure website access for members
• Member information remains secure 
• Free social media links between the Guild website and member’s website
• Promotion opportunities on TV and radio as a pre-show build-up
• Free advertising with photos of your work on postcards, brochures, and website
• Members are known for their quality of work and being part of a respected organization
• Monthly newsletter to members
• Discount on all FCG workshops
• Exhibition notifications and/or special opportunities for members
• For Sale section where members can sell or purchase items 
• Networking opportunities with guild members
• Being part of the East Tennessee art community
• ​Scholarship fund that is available to assist members and the community to take the “next level” of classes
• Information about educational opportunities offered by area business groups and art community

​BENEFITS IN THE WORKS…

• More opportunities to sell
• Opportunities to teach and take workshops and classes
• Mentoring for incoming applicants
• Orientation for new members and tips on how to use social media
• Assistance for new members with show set up
• Seminars on current trends
• More…..