AltCraft Artists for American Craft Council

Deadline: October 15, 2009 (RECEIVE)

AltCraft Artists for American Craft Council
Atlanta Show
March 12-14, 2010
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Baltimore Show
Febuary 25-28, 2010

The American Craft Council is now accepting AltCraft applications for our flagship show in Baltimore and, new this year, our show in Atlanta.

This bustling section celebrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade movement. This is an opportunity for talented artists and indie designers to gain national exposure at a well-established show. We will be accepting 15 artists for Baltimore and 10 for Atlanta. As part of the Council’s commitment to indie crafters, the cost of participation includes pre-setup of a skirted table, seating, electricity, lighting and trusses. Plus, there’s no application fee!

Atlanta, Georgia
Write up: www.americancraftmag.org
The show dates are Friday to Sunday, Mar. 12-14, plus an evening event on Thursday, Mar. 11. The cost of a table in the marketstyle space on the showfloor is $400 and includes pre-setup of a skirted table, seating, electricity, lighting and trusses.

Baltimore, Maryland
Write up: www.americancraftmag.org
This year, retail will run 4 days, from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 25-28. The cost of a table in the marketstyle space on the showfloor is $600 and includes pre-setup of a skirted table,seating, electricity, lighting and trusses.

Applicants are eligible only if they have NOT shown in an American Craft Council show previously. Embellished commerically-bought items (such as t-shirts and notecards) are not eligible.

The deadline is Thursday, October 15.

Please submit:

(3) low-resolution images of your work

a brief description of your work (materials, dimensions, techniques)

contact information (mailing address, email addresses & website)

if the application is for the Baltimore, Atlanta or both

Send submissions and inquiries to Erika at altcraft@craftcouncil.org.

Finalists will be announced in mid-November.

The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine American Craft, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, a leadership conference, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence,
workshops, seminars, and a research library. www.craftcouncil.org