Known internationally as an art glass master, Duncan McClellan has blown many decades’ worth of glass vessels for the use in his sandblasted, graphic-imaged art. Now, these vessels are the bases for nationally recognized craft artisans to incorporate into their own signature mediums, creating innovative new pieces.

Florida CraftArt presents The Artists of ArtLofts in its Exhibition Gallery from January 6 to January 15. The 18 award-winning and emerging artists will present recent artwork which includes drawings, encaustic, fiber, frames, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, and sculpture.

h exhibition. They will demonstrate how they create fine craft from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each week visitors can watch artists working and their work will be on display and for sale in the gallery.

eyond Words: Celebrating Books as Art” opened June 10 at Florida CraftArt with 10 artists receiving awards. The show was judged by Robin Perry Dana, curator of ARTicles Gallery. She said, “The exhibition is a wonderful delight of the book arts field with works large and small, serious and playful.”

Beyond Words: Celebrating Books as Art is a juried exhibition showcasing fine handcrafted work by 36 artists from Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The diversity of contemporary books as art is highlighted by the 75 pieces on exhibit at Florida CraftArt.

For Immediate Release May 12, 2022 The Artists of ArtLofts May 20 – May 31, 2022 18 artists from ArtLofts will present their work in Florida CraftArt’s Exhibition Gallery Florida CraftArt will present The Artists of ArtLofts in its Exhibition Gallery from May 20 to May 31. The 18 award-winning and emerging artists will present […]

For Immediate Release Florida CraftArt and the Duncan McClellan Gallery presents: Clearly Collaborative: Masters of Craft meet a Master of GlassExhibition Dates: January 27 to March 11, 2023 Clearly Collaborative is an exhibition of original glass and multi-media sculptures created through an exceptional collaboration between nine multi-media master artists/makers and established glass master Duncan McClellan. “I […]

Art-quilts created by 29 members of the Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA). The show is a project of SAQA’s Florida Region, in cooperation with these Gulf regions: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. It will travel to five additional venues in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas through summer 2023.

Art of the Garden – Fine craft inspired by the natural beauty of gardens is a juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt showcasing the best of handcrafted work by 50 artists who created 92 pieces from delicate jewelry, fiber art, and ceramic garden sculptures. The exhibition was judged by Jennifer O. Rominiecki, President and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, who presented the awards.

Art of the Garden is a juried exhibition of original art showcasing fine handcrafted work inspired by the natural beauty of gardens. The exhibition will be judged by Jennifer O. Rominiecki, President and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens since 2015.

handcrafted work by Florida CraftArt members. Thirty-seven artists created 81 pieces from intricate jewelry to glass sculptures.”

Amendment to bylaws January 2022

Awards for the 24th Annual Florida CraftArt Festival
12 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists presented with $10,000 in awards

The 24th Annual Florida CraftArt Festival on Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21, is a destination for tourists and local visitors to enjoy a fun-filled, visually exciting Florida weekend. Collectors and art lovers will be delighted by the creations of one hundred of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists from twelve states.