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Touchstone Center for Craft's 50th Anniversary Gala at Fallingwater
Founded as Pioneer Crafts Council in 1972 with an original focus on traditional Appalachian crafts, Touchstone Center for Crafts is Pennsylvania’s premier craft school. In honor of the first 50 years, Touchstone celebrates its past, present and future with a $1.5 Million Anniversary Campaign to renew and enhance its creative environment, increase local and regional impact, and contribute to the future of the field, and Touchstone's sustainability.
The 50th Anniversary Gala is the culminating celebration of the 50th Anniversary Year; an invitation to Touchstone's community to celebrate success and support the exciting future that lays ahead.
3:30pm: The evening will start at the visitor’s center and adjoining Speyer Gallery where you will be able to grab a beverage and visit Touchstone’s special exhibition, Touchstone: A Half Century of Craft, and meet the artists. Be sure to pick up information on how to bid on the works through our online auction.
4:10pm: Touchstone’s Executive Director, Lindsay Ketterer Gates, and Frederick Bonci of LaQuatra Bonci Associates will present ‘Touchstone’s Vision for the Future’.
4:30pm - 7:00pm: Stroll the grounds and house, enjoy cocktails, live music, seasonal buffet stations, and great company.
PHYSICAL TICKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED. GUESTS WILL CHECK IN AT THE VISITORS CENTER ENTRANCE WITH A TOUCHSTONE STAFF MEMBER BY VERIFYING THEIR NAME ON THE GUESTLIST. ALL TICKET HOLDERS SHOULD MAKE SURE TO NOTIFY TOUCHSTONE OF THEIR GUESTS' NAMES BY 4PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th.
PLEASE BE SURE TO PASS INFORMATION ON TO YOUR GUEST(S) OR PROVIDE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS(ES) TO US TO THAT WE MAY EMAIL IT TO THEM DIRECTLY.
Cancellation Policy: All purchases for this special event are final. If you are not able to use tickets you purchased, monies paid will be considered a donation to Touchstone and a tax letter will be generated and mailed to you. Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to use your tickets.
Weather: This event is held rain or shine. To assist in the preservation of the woodwork, umbrellas may not be carried through the house. In the case of inclement weather, umbrellas will be provided for you to use while you are onsite.
Personal items: For the protection of Fallingwater and its collections, handbags larger than 10”x10”x3”, backpacks of any size, camera bags, tripods, and other cumbersome items are prohibited inside Fallingwater.
Photography: Interior and exterior still photography is permitted. Video cameras may not be carried through Fallingwater. Photography, painting, and sketching is permitted only for personal use and may not be sold for commercial use.
Pets: Only service animals are permitted at this event.
Mobility Challenges: For attendees with wheelchairs or mobility challenges, please contact Stefanie Glover 724-329-1370 or sglover@touchstonecrafts.org so that we can make appropriate arrangements with Visitor Services of Fallingwater.
Lodging and More Information: Information about lodging and other attractions in the Laurel Highlands region is available from GO Laurel Highlands at www.golaurelhighlands.com.
QUESTIONS: Should you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Glover at 724-329-1370 or sglover@touchstonecrafts.org.
Arrival: When you arrive at Fallingwater, you will need to stop at the Admissions booth at their entrance and will be given further instructions for this event.
Advisories: Please be aware of the following:
1. There is considerable walking. Walking shoes are a must.
2. Fallingwater is not air-conditioned.
3. There are no public restrooms in Fallingwater. Restrooms are located in the Visitor Center and there may be additional portable toilets available.
Fallingwater GPS Address: 141 Mill Road, Mill Run, PA 15464. Please use the full address including zip code.
CAUTION: There are other Mill Run Roads in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Be sure you are traveling to Mill Run, PA, and not another city or town.
Use caution when using GPS. They often place you on secondary or unpaved roads. Directions: Fallingwater. Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are not available in this area.
Fallingwater
141 Mill Run Road
Mill Run, PA 15464
50th Anniversary Gala at Fallingwater
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Fallingwater
141 Mill Run Road Mill Run, PA
50th Anniversary Gala at Fallingwater
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Fallingwater
141 Mill Run Road Mill Run, PA
50th Anniversary Gala at Fallingwater
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Fallingwater
141 Mill Run Road Mill Run, PA
We'll see you at Touchstone Center for Craft's 50th Anniversary Gala on October 9th. You'll be receiving a confirmation email soon.
Your support of the 50th Anniversary Campaign will help Touchstone make essential campus upgrades, increase its impact in the local and regional community as well as the national craft field and build a sustainable and successful future.
We look forward to celebrating with you!