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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

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!
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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.
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Show Information: 800-836-3470

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.

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.

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