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Wednesday March 10, 2010

Release Date: 03.10.10 | Location: All Metro Atlanta | Organization: KPK & Co.

Fashion Forward Craft Show Turns 21

American Craft Council Show Celebrates its 21st year in Atlanta with nearly 70 artists displaying fashion wearables

Atlanta, GA (March 10, 2010) - Innovative, unique and cutting-edge is the focus at this year's 21^st annual American Craft Council Show in Atlanta. With nearly 70 artists alone featuring their original, handmade wearable designs - including artist-to-the-celebrities Paul Pearman, whose exclusive, intricate mosaic belts have hugged the hips of both Cameron Diaz and Keith Richards - fashion and jewelry enthusiasts will not want to miss the only show of its kind in the southeast.

Held March 12-14 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, the American Craft Council Show in Atlanta features artists whose work illustrates the visionary techniques and materials of the handmade craft movement. Guests can anticipate finding original, handcrafted work from over 240 fine craft artists, with many items under $100 and thousands of other pieces priced accordingly. From custom bags and purses to intricate jewelry, hand-painted silk to innovative fiber work, the Show is the preeminent destination to find fashion-forward and fine craft pieces that will enhance and distinguish any wardrobe or home.

Several artists who specialize in fashion wearables and accessories include:

• Bridgette Raitz,(Marietta, GA) whose eye-catching sweaters are a perfect mélange of retro-chic and modern cool;

• Laura Martin, (Atlanta, GA) who recycles old ties into eccentric bags and totes that, when sold, benefit Atlanta's homeless.

• Christine Terrell,(Austin, TX) who 'upcycles' undecorated tin cans into colorful, funky rings, necklaces and earrings;

• Wendy Allen, (Monroe, NC) whose quirky felt hats, scarves, and "bits and bobs" accentuate any style;

• Iris Guy,(Bellevue, WA) whose elegant, minimalist jewelry accentuates the natural beauty of sparsely designed gold and silver pieces; and

• Joyce Stewart, (Islip, NY) who creates distinctive jackets, skirts, tops and dresses.

For more information, including a list of all participating artists and ticket information, visit The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta website.

Show information:
Now in its 21st year, the Atlanta Show will feature the works of more than 240 established artists from across the country. Guests at the Show can look forward to meeting the artists and purchasing innovative and handmade pieces, many of which have been featured in museums and some of the finest art and craft galleries in the nation. With such a wide variety of options, guests can also anticipate finding many pieces priced accordingly, with many artists offering handcrafted work under $100. Be it basketry, ceramics, fiber decorative, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media or wood, the Show is the preeminent destination for art enthusiasts to find one-of-a-kind pieces from the independent fine craft community.

This year, the Show has partnered with Callanwolde Fine Arts Center to program its Artist Demonstration area, where patrons can watch as Callanwolde-affiliated artists and teachers demonstrate techniques and give attendees an opportunity to try their hand at various forms of art. One session will also offer children the opportunity to make and take home their own handcrafted artwork.

The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta takes place Friday, March 12: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 13: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 14: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Regular admission is $13 for one day and $20 for a two-day pass, with a special Friday evening admission price of $5 after 5 p.m. Children 12 and under are admitted free. American Craft Council members and those who join the non-profit organization at the show for $25.00 are admitted free. To preview the show and to purchase discounted tickets online, please visit: www.craftcouncil.org/atlanta. Follow the Show on Facebook at American Craft Council in Atlanta and on Twitter @CraftCouncilATL.

For directions to Cobb Galleria Centre, visit: www.cobbgalleria.com. Free parking is available.

About the American Craft Council
The American Craft Council's mission is to champion craft. As a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb, the Council actively promotes the understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft through its bimonthly magazine American Craft, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, leadership conferences, awards for excellence, research library, workshops and seminars. For additional information visit www.craftcouncil.org.