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Friday March 12, 2010

Release Date: 03.12.10 | Location: Cobb County | Organization: KPK & Co.

21st Annual American Craft Council Show in Atlanta This Weekend is A Family-Friendly Affair

Kids Get in Free, Parents Park Free & Kids Make Free Art!

Atlanta, GA (March 10, 2010) - Looking for a fun, low-key, low-cost activity for the whole family this weekend?

Look no further than the Cobb Galleria, where kids 12 and under get in free, parking is free and there is a free kids' art-making activity. Also, this year's 21^st annual American Craft Council Show in Atlanta will feature a number of artists whose work is focused on kids of all ages. From highly collectible, handcrafted toys to unique nursery sculptures and wall art, the art of over a dozen participating Craft Show artists will be on display this weekend.

There will also be a kid's art workshop Saturday from 1 - 4 PM at the Show's Artist Demonstration area sponsored by Callanwolde Fine Arts Center that will allow kids a hands-on opportunity to make their own craft pieces.

Several artists who specialize in family-friendly artwork include:

• Albert Hall, (Lawrenceville, GA) who creates whimsical and fascinating furniture predominantly from wood perfect for children's bedrooms;

• Michele Smith, (Indianapolis, IN) whose funky, colorful wall pieces and decorations are sure to bring a smile to a child's face;

• Hadley Kelley, (Tybee Island, GA) who molds cute clay characters called "Sticks in the Mud" for the home and garden;

• Steve Baldwin, (Omaha, NE) who handcrafts wonderfully nostalgic steam trains and cars from the finest woods and materials;

• and Katie Aldrich, (Atlanta, GA) who makes hip and edgy pillows perfect for decorating a college dorm or apartment.

For more information, including a list of all participating artists and ticket information, visit The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta website. Purchase tickets online to save $2 off the daily admission.

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.