Art Town Silver City, New Mexico

 

Tucked in to the foothills in SW New Mexico near the Arizona border is a delightful old Western town, Silver City. It's historic district is a creative dream. Lots of studios, galleries, cafes, restaurants and great public art. They host biannual art weekends and much more. The revitalization has retained the character of the town and includes green space. It's added bonus to the arts and crafts is the surrounding area. The dramatic and stunning Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Aldo Leopold Wilderness, historic Fort Bayard and the amazing Cat Walk amoung the attractions. Plan on staying a few days to enjoy and experience it all. 

Check the website and put it on your 'to go to' list!

Mountain Made in Asheville, N.C., creating poetry in the mountains for ACW2020

 

A long time supporter of American Craft Week, Mountain Made in Grove Arcade, Asheville,  N.C., has great ideas for ACW2020... they'll be hosting a graffiti painting project and doing a book of poetry & thoughts on 'The Year of 2020.' The book will eventually be published and sold with profits going to charity. How cool is that? Be sure to check out their website for more information. And if you're in the area, definitely attend their events. They're going to be such fun  ... don't forget your mask!😊

Welcome to CLAYFOLK .. Southern Oregon Potters Assoc

 

American Craft Week is delighted to welcome Clayfolk - Southern Oregon Potters Association to ACW2020 and we look forward to a long and happy relationship for many more years. Check out their talented members under the gallery menu on their website. We look forward to hearing what events they have planned and we'll be sure to let you know. 

Vermont Studio Tour dates to note

American Craft Week loves studio tours...and these two studio tours are awesome.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Vermont Studio Spring Tour, May 23/24  & the Autumn Tour in October, dates to be announced. It's the spring tours 28th birthday! And this will be the 10th Autumn Tour. Check out the Vermont Crafts Council website and Facebook page to get all the latest info, maps and updates.
Be there..and enjoy!

Glas tumblers by Matt Seaholtz. Image courtesy of Vermont Crafts Council Facebook page

Congratulations to Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center in Baker City, OR, Star Award 2019

American Craft Week celebrates 2019 Star Award winner for Exceptional Nonprofit Support, Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center in Baker City, OR. Crossroads is without a doubt the backbone of the area's arts scene. They are strong supporters of the annual studio tour, offer workshops, exhibitions and their outreach program is exceptional. During 2019 ACW one of their events was to bring in K-2 students on a field trip from Keating Elementary, a remote, rural traditional one-room schoolhouse. A children's author read a book to them and then they all illustrated scenes from the book. What a wonderful day for those children! Check out their website and Facebook page for more information. If you're in the Eastern part of Oregon, don't miss Crossroads!

Image of students courtesy Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center

Crossroads Carnegie Arts Center in Baker City OR

Meet a loyal ACW participant, Random Acts of Art from Florida

American Craft Week loves our great supporters and participants! Meet the magical Random Acts of Art based in the historic district of Crayton Cove, Naples, Florida. This is a cornucopia of fine, with some whimsical and fun, handmade craft. Be sure to stop by when you're in the area. Check their website and Facebook page for more information. Enjoy!

Image courtesy Random Acts of Art Facebook page

Celebrate a 2019 Star Award winner - Berea College Student Craft in Kentucky

A salute to Berea College Student Craft, KY, for the ACW Outstanding Legacy of Craft Education & Demonstrations 2019 Star Award.
Berea College is a craft lovers dream.  They started in 1893 with weaving and have grown to be one of the great traditional & new crafts teaching institutions anywhere. Any visit is a treat, plan a trip, you won't be disappointed! Check out  their website and Facebook page for more information. Congratulations Berea College Student Craft!

Image courtesy of Berea College Student Craft Facebook page

Star award nominations??

It was a great week to showcase American Craft. All the artists, galleries, studio tours and fun events were creative and you had fabulous time, right? And now we want to hear from you, just a few days left to nominate your favourite event, crafter, gallery for a Star Award. Quick...fill in the entry form and show support for your artists or gallery or studio tour,  or ...or..! So, check the list out and let us hear from you now! Enteries must be in by Saturday, October 20.
Thank you for supporting American Craft Week 2019 💗

Straw bales Studio open in Philo, California

William MacLeod at work in his studio. Image courtesy of artists website

You need to visit this home and studio in California during this American Craft Week! Artists William and Nancy MacLeod built their straw bales home and studio themselves. He is a carpenter, she is a painter and the magical result is Folk Art Fantasy Furniture in Philo, CA. They are hosting an open studio October 11-13 at 21921 Panorama Way. Don't miss a chance to visit this unique studio. Information on their website. Make your plans and have a fun day out. Enjoy American Craft Week!

Passport Trail in Pennsylvania! Oh yes!

American Craft Week is nearly here. You don't want to miss this cool event! Cumberland Valley Arts in PA has a special Passport Trail planned. There are 15 galleries, studios and shops on the trail and events include artists demonstratios and trunk shows. Enter for a gift certificate plus 10% discount on any item. Check out their website and Facebook page and events page for details and more information. It will be a great time...enjoy!

Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center has grand event planned for ACW!

Join American Craft Week at the Wheaton Arts & Cultural Center in NJ for a fabulous weekend of arts and crafts events. Go to their website and get all the details, make your travel plans and head on out for a great weekend! It's a guaranted good time.

A great Nebraska event! Be there...

American Craft Week is delighted to have Roberta and Bob Rogers Gallery in Omaha, NE celebrate with us.  They have a fantastic weekend event planned with the help and sponsorship of the NE Arts Council and the NE Cultural Endowment. Artists from NE, MO and IA will be highlighted. Check out their Facebook page and website for the program. Stop by and visit them before, during and after ACW... It's an excellent gallery of outstanding fine art and craft.

Congratulations to the winners!

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American Craft Week announced the winner, runners up and honourable mentions for the Paying Homage to the Number 10 - a fun competition to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Congratulations to the winner of the grand prize, Charlotte Arvelle from Mount Carroll, Illinois for her beautiful glass work. Her piece, "Crafting Under a Star Studded Sky," cleverly depicts the tools used by artists of the many craft disciplines.
Check out her piece, and see how many tools you can find, and how many 10's you can count!  Take time to see all the other great runners up and honourable mentions on the Showcase website. Congratulations to them all.

Http://facebook.com/charlottearvelleglass

Let's Party!! Sign up! sign up!

Have you signed up to join the fun for American Craft Week, 4-13 October 2019? It's our 10th Birthday, we'd love it if you'd help us make it very special.
There's an early bird special rate of $25 if you sign up before June 30, so don't delay. It takes 5 minutes online...so, please, sign up now... this link takes you to the sign up page. What could be easier? 
We look forward to seeing what you've got planned!
"Se" you at the party ... where ever it is you hold a great craft event for our birthday 🎉

Get your State involved!

Last year the American Craft Week Star Award for Exceptional Support from the Public Sector went to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD.) A well deserved award. TDTD supports Tennessee Craft Week (check out one of their fabulous videos below) with an annual monetary sponsorship - and this makes a big difference. State support can really make an impact on the craft & arts industry. And the craft and arts industry is a big money earner for states. It should be a natural partnership.
Find out how your state is involved in promoting the creative economy and what more they could do. Raise awareness - a creative community enriches every day life. Make sure people discover, and joins, American Craft Week - ACW highlights the crafts on a national scale. Help us, help your state and help local crafts and artists! 
And mark your calendar for 4-13 October 2019 for this is our 10th anniversary. It's special!

https://youtu.be/s9CxdBct_-4