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American Craft Council's Baltimore

Join more than 700 of the country's top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor artists from across the country gather under one roof to present their latest masterpieces at the largest juried, indoor craft show in the nation!

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

HANDMADE UNDER $100:  BRAND NEW IN 2011! A perfect category for people just starting their addiction to craft! Don't miss out on this fabulous collection of items for $100 or less.

LAWN & GARDEN: Features artists who craft furniture and decorative accessories to compliment and withstand the fluctuations of the great outdoors.

GREEN CRAFT: As a reflection of our social responsibility to the environment, this category features artists who incorporate recycled or found materials and use eco-friendly techniques into creating their work. 

ALTCRAFT:  The Council invited artists whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade craft movement to apply to a special section of the show.  The Council is proud to present a national stage for these artists who tend to exhibit at smaller, local craft shows.

DEMO STAGE: Lively demonstrations, with topics ranging from ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and wood techniques, will be presented by local experts.

SCHOOL-TO-MARKET: To help bridge the gap between educational programs and the marketplace for sculptural and functional craft, the Council has invited craft students from California College of the Arts to curate a section of their work. An unparalleled opportunity, students will gain first-hand experience in booth design, installation, and interacting with the public.

LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201

RETAIL DATES AND SHOW HOURS

Thursday, February 24 from 10 am - 6 pm

Friday, February 25 from 10 am - 9 pm

Saturday, February 26 from 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday, February 27 from 10 am - 5 pm

ON-SITE ADMISSION

$16 one-day pass

$25 two-day pass

$30 four-day pass

SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING ADMISSION:  $6 after 6pm.

Or you can purchase tickets online here.

Old Deerfield Craft Fair this Weekend!

September 18 & 19.  Outdoors in the village of Old Deerfield, MA.  Saturday 10 - 5 and Sunday 10 - 4.

With New England in its autumnal splendor, the village setting for the Fall Craft Fair & Quilt Fest couldn't be more picturesque. This award-winning show has been recognized for its traditional crafts (#2 in New England) and fine arts categories (ranked 7th in N.E.) and offers a great variety from furniture to pottery and fine arts.

Special Events at the Fair:

Glass blowing and lampwork demonstration by Henry Duquette of Dichroic Fusion & pottery demonstration by Symetry Tile Works

Free tour of Memorial Hall Museum's Exhibits & Quilt Exhibits and the Bule & White Society Embroidery, 12 - 4 each day

Art & Apples Festival Ranked #20 in the Nation!

The Art & Apples Festival, Paint Creek Center for the Arts'  (PCCA) renowned art festival, now celebrating its 45th year of hosting over 125,000 visitors in Rochester Park, has been named one of the Top 20 fine art festivals in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

"Being named one of the top 20 festivals in the U.S. by Sunshine Artist Magazine was fantastic news for the staff and board members of Paint Creek Center for the Arts," said Ellen Hughes, Marketing Director. "The Art & Apples Festival is a year-round effort and the #20 ranking gives merit to our hard work and dedication."

The second largest fine art festival in Michigan, Art & Apples boasts more than 265 artists from across the nation showcasing a wide variety of mediums including textiles, watercolor, woodworking, glassblowing, pottery, jewelry and more. "We have to thank the 2009 Art & Apples Festival artists for ranking us so highly against other festivals and will continue to present them with a fabulous platform to exhibit and sell their works," said Laura Bates, Events Manager at PCCA.

According to Sunshine Artist Magazine, "The 44-year old Art & Apples Festival has jumped between our Fine Art & Design list and our Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows list in the past, it has begun carving out a place among our fine art rankings. And not only that, the show is rising fast. On the 2009 fine art list, the Art & Apples Festival leapt to #29. This year, the show climbed up to #20."

The 2010 Art & Apples Festival will be held in Rochester Park in Downtown Rochester from September 10-12.  Parking shuttle service is available at Rochester High School. The festival also features the popular Kids Art Zone, Activity Zone, live entertainment, great food and an apple pie and dessert contest. Proceeds benefit Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a regional, nonprofit art center.

For additional information about the Art & Apples Festival, please call (248) 651-4110 or visit www.artandapples.com.

American Craft Council Shows - August 13 - 15, 2010

More than 250 new and established artists will present their latest handcrafted jewelry, clothing, furniture, home décor, and more at The American Craft Council Show in San Francisco. Celebrating its 35th year in the Bay Area, the Council's one and only west coast show is expecting to draw a crowd of 10,000 visitors. Guests can indulge in wine tastings from top vineyards and be part of entertaining and informative demonstrations throughout the weekend.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

HANDMADE UNDER $100:  NEW in 2010, this new feature highlights craft at more affordable prices. Artists in this category offer many of their one-of-a-kind pieces at $100 or less.  Perfect for those starting a collection.

LAWN & GARDEN: Also NEW in 2010, this category features artists who craft outdoor and lawn-specific furniture, décor, accessories and more. 

GREEN CRAFT: Artists using found, recycled, eco-friendly materials and techniques will be featured throughout the show.

ALTCRAFT:  This section features rising indie craft artists whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade craft movement.  These twenty artists have been selected through a special jury process and will exhibit their work in a loft-like space at the show.

$5 AFTER 5 EVENT: On Friday, August 13, show hours are extended until 8pm and admission is just $5 beginning at 5pm.  Shop the show, sample wines and participate in the Museum of Craft and Folk Art CRAFT BAR with ETSY Labs - a live, hands on workshop where you create your very own object to take home!  CRAFT BAR will take place in the demo area in Festival pavilion beginning at 5pm on Friday.  Seating is on a limited first come, first served basis. 

CHILDREN'S CRAFT WORKSHOP:  San Francisco Museum of Craft + Design bring their popular MakeArt Children's Workshop to the show floor.  Children can create their very own work of art to take home!  Saturday, Aug. 14, 1-3pm in the Demo Area in Festival Pavilion. 

 

LOCATION
Fort Mason Center, Herbst and Festival Pavilions.
Enter Fort Mason at the corner of Marina Blvd. and Buchanan Street.
Click here for directions.

DATES AND SHOW HOURS
Friday, August 13 (10am - 8pm)
Saturday, August 14 (10am - 6pm)
Sunday, August 15 (10am - 5pm)

ADMISSION
$12 per person
$18 for a two-day pass
**Special Friday night admission: $5.00 at 5pm! Starting at 5:00pm admission drops to $5.00 for the remainder of the evening (8pm). No discount offers apply.

7th Annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

The 7^th annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show brings more than 100 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists to the heart of West Palm Beach at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Meet and talk with the artists and see their latest celebrated work in ceramics, glass, fiber decorative and wearable art, wood-turned and carved objects, distinctive furniture, marvelous metals, exquisite jewelry and more.

End your search for masterful objects or art for the home at this juried showcase--all exclusively one-of-a-kind or limited edition pieces. Many of the artists' works are found in museums and private collections across the country.

March 5, 6, 7, 2010

American Craft Council Shows - Baltimore, MD - February 25 - 28, 2010

More than 700 of the country's leading craft artists will gather under one roof to present their latest designer, handmade work at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, the largest juried, indoor craft show in the nation. The highest quality of handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, home décor, and more, will be available for purchase at the Baltimore Convention Center, February 25-28, 2010.

Show highlights:

LAWN & GARDEN: NEW in 2010, this category features artists who craft outdoor and lawn-specific furniture, décor, accessories and more. 

CRAFT4KIDS: This category features artists who design objects especially for children and as family heirlooms.

GREEN CRAFT: Responding to pressing contemporary issues, this category highlights artists using found, recycled or green materials and sustainable techniques.

ALTCRAFT: This section features rising indie crafters whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade movement, in a shared market-style space.

DEMO STAGE: Lively demonstrations, with topics ranging from ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry and wood techniques, will be presented by local experts.

SCHOOL-TO-MARKET: The Council has invited two exceptional colleges - Savannah College of Art and Design and Rhode Island School of Design- to debut their top students' work at the show.

LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

DATES AND SHOW HOURS
Thursday, February 25 (10 am - 6 pm)
Friday, February 26 (10 am - 9 pm)
Saturday, February 27 (10 am - 6 pm)
Sunday, February 28 (10 am - 5 pm)

ADMISSION - SAVE UP TO $5 BY PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS ONLINE!
Purchase, print and bring right to the door!
Buy Tickets Online

ON-SITE ADMISSION
$15 per person
$25 for a two-day pass
$30 for a three-day pass
SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING ADMISSION:  $6 after 6pm.  Onsite ticket purchases only.  No discount offers apply.

$25 introductory new membership at the Show only
Children 12 and under free

American Craft Council members admitted free.
JOIN NOW

Show Information: 800-836-3470

Craft Fair - save the date

The 8th annual 'Craft Fair on the Plateau' in Crossville, Tennessee will be held on June 5th and 6th from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Saturday and 12 noon until 4 PM on Sunday. The fair will be held on the Knights of Columbus grounds in Crossville, Tennessee. Crossville is located 75 miles west of Knoxville on Interstate 40. The fair again this year will be combined with an antique car show. The Craft Fair on the Plateau is open to all crafters with various types of creative craft items. All items are to be original hand-made items. Space is available for up to 50 crafters. A limited number of spaces are under a covered pavilion/hall. These spaces will be assigned on a first come basis. Spaces are 10' by 10'. Electricity is available to a limited number of spaces. Tables (8 ft long) are also available upon request. The cost per vendor booth under the pavilion/hall is $30. Outside booths are $25. Electricity is an additional $10 and tables are $5 each. No food venders are desired but on-site food and beverages will be available.

Back by Popular Demand, CHA Craft SuperShow Returns to Rosemont

Rosemont to Host the 2010 CHA Summer Show and Craft SuperShow

The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) is pleased to announce the CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show and the CHA Craft SuperShow will return to the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center in Rosemont, Illinois after one season in Orlando, Florida. The annual CHA Summer Trade Show will be held from Tuesday, July 27 through Thursday, July 29, followed by the CHA Craft SuperShow consumer event from Friday, July 30 to Saturday, July 31, 2010.

"We are so glad to have CHA back home in Rosemont," explained Christopher R. Stephens, General Manager, Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center. "We look forward to working with CHA and its members to rejuvenate and revitalize the Summer Show and are also very excited to help promote the new Craft SuperShow to the crafters of the greater Chicagoland area."

For more than 30 years Rosemont has hosted the annual CHA Summer Show creating a friendly and familiar venue for CHA and its members. Like many other trade shows, CHA recently faced declines in both trade show attendees and exhibitors due to the sagging economy. After trying several different marketing programs to revive the Show in Rosemont, CHA relocated the Summer Show to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida and launched the CHA Craft SuperShow consumer event in 2009 in efforts to reverse this trend, grow the show, and expand the industry.

The CHA 2009 Summer Show in Orlando attracted about 5,000 trade show attendees with a 5% increase in the number of attending retailers over 2008. Summer Show exhibitors came from 49 different states and Puerto Rico, as well as internationally from countries across South America, Europe, and Africa. Additionally, there were over 50 new exhibitors at the Summer Show. Many who participated felt it was a successful venture despite the recession.

Following the Summer Show, CHA staff started to solicit feedback from exhibitors and the general membership about the experience in Orlando. Based on post-show CHA Summer exhibitor surveys, 50% of respondents preferred Rosemont to Orlando while the other 50% were split among several other venues. CHA hosted several member conference calls in which members commented about a desire to return to Rosemont. Member emails about returning to Rosemont were also sent to CHA staff which drove further discussions on the topic of venue selection for the 2010 Summer Show. Based on the common and recurring theme of returning the Summer Show to Rosemont, CHA contacted representatives from the Donald E. Stephens Convention and Conference Center and successfully negotiated a one-year agreement with options beyond 2010.

"As a member-based organization it is imperative that we listen to our members and develop the most effective approach to accomplishing our common goals and objectives. Developing a practical strategy to grow the Summer Show and expand the industry are high priorities at CHA and are key factors behind the bulk of the decisions we make," explained Steve Berger, president and CEO of CHA. "We are grateful for the creative minds in Orlando who partnered with CHA to develop a successful and meaningful program that helped increase buyer attendance and expand crafting participation with consumers. By working with our partners in Rosemont, we are confident that the Trade Show will grow significantly and the SuperShow will continue to gain momentum becoming an integral part of CHA efforts to expand the craft industry."

To learn more about the upcoming 2010 CHA Summer Convention & Trade Show or the CHA Craft SuperShow, please contact Anthony Licata, 201.835.1203 or alicata@craftandhobby.org.

Harbor Holidays 2009 at the Boston Yacht Club on Saturday, November 21st; Time to Set Sail for Your Holiday Shopping

A unique and talented group of more than 18 North Shore artisans are hosting Harbor Holidays at The Boston Yacht Club on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1 Front Street in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Admission to the event is free and there is ample parking.

"This is a great opportunity to sail through your holiday shopping, enjoy the panoramic views of the beautiful, historic Marblehead Harbor, while enjoying a cup of warm chowder," said Patsy Wiswell, Harbor Holidays co-chair.

All of the vendors are local artists with crafts including unique jewelry, chic clothing, fine art, hand-painted furniture, and hand blown glass. This year's show includes work from Patsy Kane, Lucky Fish, TQOF Jewelry, Landfall Gallery, Old Town Nantucket Baskets, Martha Everson Photography, Bass Point Wildcrafting, Le T, Peapod Fashions, and more!

There will be chowder for sale and The Balloon Man will be on hand from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the kids.

In addition, during the Harbor Holidays, the Marblehead nonprofit, Community of Friends is kicking off its 2009 Stocking Drive to help more than 500 children. Volunteers are needed to help fill handcrafted stockings with loving gifts for the underserved children. The organization's mission is to provide practical necessities, outreach services and enriching experiences to our neighbors in need. For more information on Community of Friends, please visit their website: www.communityoffriends.org

"Please come and pick up a stocking to fill for Community of Friends and make a child in need's holiday special," added Wiswell.

For more information regarding Harbor Holidays, contact Patsy Wiswell at 781-631-4677.

SOURCE Harbor Holidays