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JAMES H.
CRAIG
Leading Artist
Mr. James H. Craig is the owner of James Craig Fine & Decorative Arts and works with great passion to deliver stellar creative work. Mr. Craig has brought his skills to several different roles throughout his career demonstrating his innate ability to adapt with success in past positions. In 1962, Mr. Craig was the curator for decorative arts
at the North Carolina Office of Archives
and History in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1965, he authored the book, The Arts and Crafts in North Carolina, for the Museum
of Early Southern Decorative Arts. That same year, he opened James Craig Fine & Decorative Arts, where he served as president until 1969, and is currently still owner. Additionally, from 1969 until 1985, he acted as president of Craig & Tarlton, Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina. Today, he practices as a fine arts consultant in Sarasota, Florida.
Mr. Craig was born in South Carolina, though his endless pursuit for artistic knowledge has brought him to numerous locations all over the United States. He has received proper training while completing coursework at the University of South Carolina, the University of Cincinnati, and The Juilliard School. In 1960, he traveled across the Atlantic to one of the art capitals of the world, Paris, France to further his education in the arts. After completing his education, he entered
his profession. Mr. Craig’s scrupulous background and training proved to
be worthwhile as he was soon to be granted with an array of elite opportunities.
Outside of his primary roles, Mr. Craig acted as a trustee for The Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2000 until 2006. He has also been a board member for organizations such as the Chamber Opera Theater of New York, the Chamber Music Raleigh, and the Sparta Museum Project, among several others. Furthermore, Mr. Craig was honored with a listing in the “100 Best in Field” by Charles Montgomery, in recognition of his success.