How to find great craft and art?

A couple of blogs back we talked about buying local, finding artists when you visit new destinations. Here's a great way to go about it if you're in North Carolina... sign with the American Craft Week loyal and active participant, Art Connections with Sherry Masters.
The Asheville area is a renown artist haven and Sherry Masters knows the artists and area well. You can take a scheduled planned tour or you can have a tour personalized just for you. She will plan a tour to suit your interests and budget. You get to visit private studios, hidden gems and more. Noting beats hearing the story from the artist about why they create, what they do and how they do it. Spending personal time will be so worth it.

Tour visit to artists studio, photo courtesy of Art Connections website

Top 10 Craft Towns..the race to the finish is on!

Who will be the American Craft Week 2018 Top Craft Town in the USA? And who will be the final 10? The last few days of voting is here... things get exciting now. St Pete's in Florida is steaming ahead, little Mineral Point in WI is really doing well at the top. And trying to make it in to the final 10 has a couple of towns are battling it out at 10 - 12!! Oh the thrills!
There can be surprises, towns surge, there can be upsets, the competition is fierce and it's all great fun. The prestige of being the top town, or on the final list, is great! So, get your town folks voting, spread the word.... you've only got a few days left. Vote here

Welcome back to one of ACW stalwarts!

It's time to highlight another great American Craft Week participant... Random Acts of Art in the historic Crayton Cove district of Naples, Florida. This funky, fun and fabulous gallery is a treasure trove - do visit and treat yourself or that someone special. Every delightful piece is guaranteed handmade in America, local artists all.
Random Acts of Act is a strong and active supporter of ACW, and we certainly appreciate them. Why don't you join us alongside Random Acts of Art and celebrate local craft and arts during American Craft week this year? Make sure you note the dates 5-14 October 2018...
We look forward to seeing you soon

All the info you need to visit is on their website... hours of business, location, phone etc,.. so hurry over!