January 25-March 2, 2019 Opening Reception: January 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jewelry artist demonstration: February 13, 1 p.m. Curated by Kelsey Nagy and Melissa Yungbluth It’s the 21st century, and if you want to be forward-thinking and wear jewelry that reflects contemporary life, the exhibition “Offbeat Bijou” at Florida CraftArt is for you. Independent curators Kelsey Nagy and Melissa Yungbluth invited artists from across the country who make jewelry using nontraditional methods, materials … [Read more...]
QUEST: Celebration of Glass
March 7-April 20, 2019 QUEST: Celebration of Glass In honor of the Glass Art Society Conference (GAS) in St. Petersburg, Duncan McClellan and Mary Childs will curate an exhibition of glass masters who draw on mythological, cultural, and personal imagery. Each work of art illustrates the artist’s intimate and expansive journeys of self-exploration and communication. GAS holds a three-day conference with more than 2,000 attendees from the glass world; last year, it was held in Murano, … [Read more...]
Call To Artists: Florida CraftArt Members’ Show 2019
Call To Artists Florida CraftArt Members’ Show Contemporary Craft at its Finest This national, juried, call- to-artists exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members. April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening reception June 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Closing reception/People’s Choice Award SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Click here for info This exhibition is made possible in part with grants from VISION All Florida CraftArt members are invited … [Read more...]
Call To Artists: Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither
June 7-August 10, 2019 Florida CraftArt is participating with St. Petersburg’s initiative, a national movement “Better Cities for Pets,” as a pet-friendly city. In this call-to-artists exhibition, artworks of “all things pets” will include fine craft artists creations, such as 3D portraits, artful storytelling, and functional items for pets and their humans. Programming will include artists’ demos, workshops, pet meet-and-greets, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]
The Beautiful and The Bizarre: Figurative Ceramics Invitational
August 23-October 20, 2019 The Beautiful and The Bizarre: Figurative Ceramics Invitational Curator: Taylor Robenalt In this time of difference and separation, top ceramic artists in this national invitational exhibition explore human and animal figures, along with fantastic beings that bridge the gap between the real and surreal. These powerful sculptures capture ideas, feelings and emotions covering topics from mythology to political to playful. This exhibition will feature renowned … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2019
22nd Annual CraftArt Festival November 23, 24 Thousands of people look forward to this signature event and come to see the nation’s top contemporary fine craft artists, displaying and selling their creations during the two-day outdoor festival. Ask about sponsorship opportunities for the festival and sponsoring an Emerging Artist. … [Read more...]
