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NEW WAVE CRAFT AT THE AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW
February 22-24, 2008
New Section at the Baltimore
Show to Feature 15 Emerging Artists
New York, NY (February 1, 2008) – The American
Craft Council has opened the doors of its most prestigious show, The
American Craft Show in Baltimore, to the New Wave Craft community –
artists typically labeled ‘indie’ as they usually exhibit and sell their
work at small local craft shows.
The Council invited 300 artists of the national New Wave Craft community
to apply to a special section of the show: out of 100 applications, 15
have been juried in. Their handmade items are varied and include:
lampshades made out of cocktail umbrellas; colorful adult and children’s
clothing made out of vintage and reclaimed fabrics such as sheets,
drapes, table linens, and lace; and jewelry incorporating Barbie parts;
among others.
The New Wave Craft section which will feature the 15 artists together
will be positioned among the 700 booths of professional craft artists who
will present their high-quality, handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing,
home décor and more at The American Craft Show in Baltimore, the largest
juried, indoor craft show in the nation. Each year, the show attracts
upwards of 25,000 crafts enthusiasts. Visit: www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore
The 2008 New Wave Craft Artists at The American
Craft Show in Baltimore:
Amy Alison (Chicago, IL): www.sodabyamy.com
Julie Belcher & Kevin Bradley (Knoxville, TN): www.yeehawindustries.com
Heather & Kerry Alice Collins (Nahant, MA): www.twigsandheather.com
Erika Ebert (Philadelphia, PA): www.erikaebertpress.com
Dolan Geiman (Chicago, IL): www.dolangeiman.com
Chia Guillory (Austin, TX): www.chiahats.com
Regina Jiron (Bethesda, MD): www.beadjewelryshopgirl.etsy.com
Tia Keobounpheng (Minneapolis, MN): www.silvercocoon.com
Becky Klay (St. Paul, MN): www.smallmotordesigns.com
Margaux Lange (Brooklyn, NY): www.margauxlange.com
Nancy Pizzaro & Andy Witt (Chicago, IL): www.circaceramics.com
Eli Reich (Seattle, WA): www.alchemygoods.com
Erica Schlueter (Verona, WI): www.jewelrybentmetal.com
Niki Ulehla (San Francisco): www.nikiulehla.com
Heather Wells (North Attleboro, MA): www.brightlights-littlecity.com
About the American Craft Council: The American Craft Council is a
national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by
Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote
understanding and appreciation of contemporary American
craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine American Craft,
annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, a leadership
conference, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence, workshops,
seminars, and a research library. www.craftcouncil.org
Contact:
Mary Fichter
212-274-0630 x.271
mfichter@craftcouncil.org
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