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!

Oregon's fabulous CLAYFEST is online this year ...

 

Oregon's famous Clayfest is eagerly awaited each year, so this year to ensure you don't have withdrawal symptoms from your ceramics fix ... they've gone online from now through December.  Check out their virtual show at this website to see who's selling online, who's hosting studio visits and general info on the artists, local pick up or delivery etc. Follow them on Facebook for updates.

American Craft Week is delighted to welcome them to this year's celebration and we look forward to many more years celebrating craft together.

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

Star Award..Best State Side Craft Event AND Outstanding Craft Community Event

 Congratulations to Tennessee...they put on an amazing show of Craft and talent during American Craft Week!!
Bravo/Brava to TN Craft Week! They hosted a great example of the wonderful celebration of craft... Check out their website and follow them on Facebook.
Tennessee also received the Outstanding Craft Community Event..... The McNairy County Quilt & Craft Trail in Selmer, TN. Who can resist a display of beautiful quilts...the stories, the color and the craftsmanship!
Congratulations to them all.

Do you know a Hidden Gem?

We're celebrating 10 years of American Craft Week, and in the theme of 10 we're looking for 10 Hidden Gems! Do you know an out of the way, off the beaten path town/village/neighborhood that makes for a great art and craft experience? Please tell us about it. Please go to bit.ly/ACWGem and send us your suggestions. Thank you!

Little Mineral Point, WI, lives large

Image courtesy of Mineral Point Chamber

Mineral Point, Wisconsin, might be small in size but it's really big in heart and craft. Justifiably proud of their small town, the residents and friends of the town voted passionately for their town to be included in American Craft Week's search for the Top Ten Craft Towns in the USA. They take their place with pride - so when you visit this little big town that could, be sure to congratulate them! And enjoy exploring all it has to offer.
The Chamber will give you a warm welcome and has all the information you will need... and be sure to visit as often as you can.

Image courtesy of Mineral Point Chamber

Image courtesy of Mineral Point Chamber

Gloucester, MA rocks as a Top Ten Craft Town

American Craft Week is over for 2018 and it was great all round.. and in one of the Top Ten Craft Towns things are still rocking! Gloucester, MA hosts wonderful art and craft events all year... 

Image courtesy of Cape Ann Studio Tour

if you missed them, check out the next dates for Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour and how about DIVA, Donna's Infinite Variety of Adornments? Good Linens/Studio will enchant you... Pauline's Gifts is another must stop. Please be sure to visit Gloucester and explore all they have to offer. You won't be disappointed.
And when you do visit, congratulate them on being voted one of ACW's Top 10 Towns... they certainly deserve it!