July 17-19
Guilford, Connecticut
On the Guilford Green
180 Artists
Deadline: January 11
The scenic and historic Guilford Green, a beautiful open space surrounded by boutique shops, restaurants, and art galleries, has been home to Craft Expo for 58 years. One of the craft industry's most respected juried shows, Craft Expo will return once again in 2015 to showcase an extraordinary variety of functional and decorative art handmade by North American artists.
As a celebration of the arts and a signature happening for the town of Guilford and the Connecticut shoreline, Craft Expo is a must-see summer event.
Drawing an estimated 9,000 artists, collectors, and visitors from across the country, Craft Expo is known for its one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts in a variety of media: Ceramics, Glass, Leather, Fiber, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Wood.
All work presented at Craft Expo is handmade by the artists, who have been selected to participate in the show by a panel of professional peers, thereby ensuring only the best quality in workmanship, design and materials.
Conveniently located off Interstate 95, half-way between Boston and New York, Craft Expo draws from a sophisticated and informed audience. Returning artists are able to connect with their regular customers each year, and new artists may establish the groundwork for future collaborations with other artists, find customers for commission work, or find new buyers and collectors for their current work.
Guilford Art Center works all year to plan and organize this event, the Center's major fundraiser, coordinating a myriad of details to ensure a successful show for both exhibitors and the Center. Promotional efforts include:
- detailed press releases
- paid print and digital advertising
- direct mailing
- broadcast media events
- and extensive use of social media networking and email campaigns.
- Exhibitors are also given the opportunity to advertise in the event program.
Craft Expo special features include a food court, craft activities for youngsters attending the show, hands-on craft demonstrations by Guilford Art Center faculty and students and an annual silent auction of exhibitor donated craft.
Proceeds from the silent auction and nominal entrance fees benefit the non-profit Guilford Art Center and its year-round calendar of gallery and school art education programs for students of all ages and skill levels.
For online application: www.Zapplication.org
For additional details about Craft Expo and photos:
Allison Maltese, Craft Expo Coordinator
expo@guilfordartcenter.org, (203)453-5947
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