Leona Waddell – 2016 NEA National Heritage Fellow

White oak ribbed basket in the hands of its maker, Leona Waddell.

NBO Lifetime Achievement Award honoree Leona Waddell has been named a recipient of a 2016 NEA Heritage Fellowship. The award is our nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. “A revered leader in the white oak basketmaking community, Leona Trulock Waddell… Read More

All Things Considered VIII : Invited Artists

Shoal on ice by Donna Kallner

All Things Considered VIII Exhibition, gallery of invited artists, including the conference faculty, previous Lifetime Achievement Winners, staff members and board members.

Accepted and Invited Artists Announced for ATC VIII

Jurors JoAnn Kelly Catsos and Perry Price selected 55 objects by 45 artists for the All Things Considered VIII Exhibition. In addition, 16 invited artists, including the conference faculty, will be part of the show.

Recognizing A Lifetime of Artistic Achievement

NBO’s Lifetime Achievement Awards