Deadline: April 1, 2007
WESTCHESTER CRAFT SHOW
Westchester County Center
White Plains, New York
October 19 to October 21, 2007
WASHINGTON CRAFT SHOW
Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
November 30 to December 2, 2007
Crafts America shows are designed for knowledgeable collectors as well as discriminating shoppers who appreciate high quality and original design. Each year atists compete by jury for places at three prestigious venues: the 20th annual Washington Craft Show, the 14th annual Westchester Craft Show, and the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show in West Palm Beach, FL. The location of these shows offers a large, sophisticated audience the opportunity to meet important artists and select from a significant body of their newest work. These top locations also provide special opportunities for artists to expand their customers and sales in major marketplaces.
APPLICATIONS
The application for the Washington and Westchester Craft Shows are now available online. Please visit the website to access the online application system.
A downloadable application in MS-Word format is also available.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Crafts America shows are open to all craft artists who reside and work in the United States. All work must be well conceived and expertly executed in the U.S. It also must be made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools. Whether one-of-a-kind or limited production, work should reflect the individuality of the artist.
BOOTH FEES
Crafts America booth fees vary for each show. Please refer to the application form for each show, or contact Crafts America directly at 203-254-0486.
JURY DECISIONS & AWARDS
Jurors' selections are based on the level of technical skill, quality of workmanship, and originality of design as represented in slides submitted. Juried work represents a broad spectrum of media, technique, and creative design. Cash awards will be made for outstanding work in various categories at each show.Only the following categories of contemporary fine art are eligible:
Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber Wearable, Fiber Decorative, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, Wood
Visit the website for applications and complete details: http://www.craftsamericashows.com/
CONTACT INFORMATION
Crafts America, LLC
PO Box 603
Greens Farms, CT 06838-0603
Street Address: 209 Greens Farms Road Westport, CT 06880-0620
Phone: (203) 254-0486
FAX: (203) 254-9672
Website: www.craftsamericashows.com
e-mail: info@craftsamericashows.com
