For Immediate Release April 17, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents Awards and Events: “Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life” Exhibition dates: April 6 to May 29, 2018 Florida CraftArt opened the exhibition “Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life” to a crowd of 400 people. 42 artists from around the country were judged by Dirk Armstrong, Assistant Curator for the Dali Museum, who presented the awards. The works represent a variety of fine-craft media including ceramic, wood, glass, … [Read more...]
Awards Announced for LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting
For Immediate Release March 16, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents awards for LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting February 10-March 24, 2018 20 fine craft lighting artists from America, Denmark, Mexico and Tasmania light up Florida CraftArt Florida CraftArt has announced the award winners for “LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting” in its exhibition gallery through March 24. Renowned interior designer and recent St. Petersburg resident Keith Bucklew reviewed … [Read more...]
Dia de los Muertos – Press Release
For Immediate Release March 8, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents: “Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life” Exhibition dates: April 6 to May 29, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents “Dia de los Muertos – A Celebration of Life.” 42 artists from around the country have been selected from a call to artists to submit works that represent, in their own vision, the theme of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). AARP is the presenting sponsor of the exhibition. The works represent a variety of … [Read more...]
Lightheaded – Press Release
For Immediate Release February 5, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents: LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting February 10-March 24, 2018 20 fine craft lighting artists from America, Denmark, Mexico and Tasmania light up Florida CraftArt Florida CraftArt presents “LightHeaded: New Directions in Fine Craft Lighting” in its exhibition gallery from February 10 to March 24. More than 60 pieces of light art will be featured with a dramatic gallery redesign, crafted to show the art in the … [Read more...]
Artists of ArtLofts 2018 – Press Release
For Immediate Release January 22, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents: The Artists of ArtLofts January 24-February 3, 2018 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 January 24 to February 3. The 18 award-winning and emerging artists will present recent artwork which includes drawings, encaustic, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and … [Read more...]
Ya La’ford: GLYPHS – Press Release
For Immediate Release January 8, 2018 Florida CraftArt presents: Ya La’ford: GLYPHS January 12-20, 2018; Opening reception, January 13. Florida CraftArt presents “Ya La’ford: GLYPHS” featuring the artist’s world-renown linear and cyclical geometric labyrinths as a journey to explore metaphysical relationships between light, words and space. The artist has invited the community to contribute personalized, contemporary hieroglyphs via written words, quotes, drawings or programs making … [Read more...]
Top Artists win Awards at CraftArt Festival 2017
The nation’s top contemporary craft artists came from 19 states to display and sell their creations at Florida CraftArt’s 20th Annual CraftArt Festival. The two-day festival, presented by RE/MAX METRO, was held on November 18 and 19, at Central Avenue and 5th Street in downtown St. Petersburg, kicks off the Holiday shopping season. The juried fine craft art festival features nationally established and emerging fine craft artists with handmade works in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, … [Read more...]
Members Show & Sale 2017 Press Release
For Immediate Release August 17, 2017 Contemporary Craft at its Finest August 25 to October 21, 2017 Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest is a national juried exhibition showcasing original art that showcases the best of handcrafted work by Florida CraftArt members. From across America, 41 artists created 89 pieces from delicate ceramic hummingbirds to metal sculptures made from racing car parts to intricately beaded statement necklaces. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet … [Read more...]
Artist awards for Creatures Wild and Wooly
For Immediate Release July 3, 2017 Artists receive awards for Creatures Wild and Wooly exhibit at Florida CraftArt More than 35 artists from Florida, California and Chicago created pieces from ferocious dragon heads to wistful, wide-eyed ceramic rabbits and intricately beaded statement necklaces for Florida CraftArt’s exhibition “Creatures Wild and Wooly.” Awards were presented at the opening reception on June 30, attended by 250 art lovers. The exhibition’s judge was Michael Killoren, the … [Read more...]
Creatures: Wild and Wooly Press Release
For Immediate Release June 22, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents: Creatures Wild and Wooly June 30 to August 12, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents Creatures Wild and Wooly, a national juried exhibition showcasing original art based on creatures—wild, exotic, domestic, imaginary and mythical. More than 35 artists from Florida, California and Chicago created pieces from ferocious dragon heads to wistful, wide-eyed ceramic rabbits and intricately beaded statement necklaces. Three dragon-head … [Read more...]
Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2017 Awards
For Immediate Release May 1, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents: Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2017 April 28 to June 17, 2017 Florida CraftArt opened the Contemporary Fiber in Florida exhibit with a weekend celebration of fiber that included a visit from beloved actress and artist Jane Seymour, lectures and workshops. It is a juried exhibition that showcases original artwork with contemporary approaches to fiber art, pushing the boundaries and/or traditions in media and execution. The exhibition … [Read more...]
Contemporary Fiber in Florida Press Release
For Immediate Release April 9, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents: Contemporary Fiber in Florida April 28 to June 17, 2017 and Fiber Art Weekend April 28, 29 and 30, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents Contemporary Fiber in Florida, a juried exhibition that showcases original artwork with contemporary approaches to fiber art, pushing the boundaries and/or traditions in media and execution. The exhibition features fresh interpretations of traditional types of fiber art including surface design, … [Read more...]
Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Buddhist Monks PR
For Immediate Release January 24, 2017 Florida CraftArt presents: Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Buddhist Monks Dalai Lama sanctioned monks will create a sand mandala with millions of colored grains of sand, along with artistic workshops and cultural events from January 31 to February 5, 2017. Eight Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India will bring to St. Petersburg teachings of ancient ways and beliefs that create the possibility of global peace, non-violent conflict … [Read more...]
Mind Over Matter PR
For Immediate Release: Florida CraftArt proudly presents Mind Over Matter August 26-October 22, 2016 Opening Reception: Friday, August 26 5:30-8:30 Curated by Jorge Vidal, who is dedicating this exhibition to James Crane, founding member of the Eckerd College Arts Collegium Since our beginnings, we have looked around us for materials we could manipulate to fill our needs and further our development. The shaping of wood and fiber into objects that reflect our place in this world has … [Read more...]
Artists of ArtLofts
March 1-4, 2017 17 artists from ArtLofts will present their work in Florida CraftArt's exhibition gallery in a four-day exhibition During a four-day pop-up exhibition from March 1 to March 4, Florida CraftArt will present The Artists of ArtLofts in its exhibition gallery. The 16 award-winning and emerging artists will present recent artwork which includes drawings, encaustic, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. ArtLofts is on the second floor of … [Read more...]
St. Petersburg Crochet Coral Reef PR
Florida CraftArt presents: St. Petersburg Crochet Coral Reef A satellite of the Worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For Figuring in Los Angeles, California. Location: Florida CraftArt Inc. 501 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Exhibition Dates: June 8th –September 1st, 2012 Opening Reception: Friday, June 8th (World Oceans Day) 5:30-8:30pm What began as an interesting idea involving the local … [Read more...]
