CCCD coordinates and supports the International Artist Residency program to give the students and faculty of UNC campuses, as well as regional western Carolina colleges and schools, an opportunity to work closely with a world-class craft artist from another country on a significant work(s) of art. During the residency and preceding site visits, the artist also presents talks and workshops on campuses and to the community.

Patrick Hall, Tasmania, Sculptural furniture maker, May 10-23, 2009
Residency location: Marshall High Studios, Marshall, NC
Participants: faculty and students from UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University, Haywood Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, Penland School of Crafts

Nina Hole, Denmark, Ceramic sculptor, September 9-23, 2006
Residency location: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Participants: faculty and students from UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University, Western Carolina University, Haywood Community College, Penland School of Crafts

David Nash, Wales, Wood Sculptor, April 6-23, 2003
Residency location: Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC
Participants: faculty and students from UNC Asheville, Appalachian State University Western Carolina University, Eastern Carolina University, Penland School of Crafts