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Florida CraftArt Festival IS HAPPENING! …With a Twist! – Press Release

For Immediate Release November 4, 2020 November 21 and December 5, 2020Florida CraftArt’s 23rd Festival celebrating fine craft is happening! But with a twist – it will be a smaller version of Tampa Bay’s highly anticipated annual fall festival that typically showcases 100 fine craft artists and attracts collectors and enthusiasts alike each fall in […]

2020 Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest – Press Release

For Immediate Release April 30, 2020 Florida CraftArt presents: Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest Exhibition Dates: May 8 to August 31, 2020Virtual Opening Reception: May 8, 5:30 p.m. Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest is a juried exhibition showcasing original art that showcases the best of handcrafted work by Florida CraftArt members. From across […]

Rising art world star added to Florida CraftArt’s Permanent Collection

For Immediate Release January 25, 2021 Florida CraftArt adds rising star to its Permanent Collection A rising star in the art world has debuted in Tampa Bay. Florida CraftArt has added her artwork to its Permanent Collection of Fine Craft. Nneka Jones’ triptych, “Layers of Identity,” is part of a series dealing with the removal […]

Florida CraftArt adds four new board members – Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2020 Founded in 1951, Florida CraftArt is a members-supported, statewide nonprofit gallery with a mission to serve contemporary fine craft artists and the creative economy in Florida. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors and is proud to welcome four new members: Claudia Larrain, John Mascoll, David Ramsey […]

Taking the Leap: From Studio Artist to Public Artist – Press Release

For Immediate Release February 20, 2020 Florida CraftArt presents: WORKSHOP: Taking the Leap: From Studio Artist to Public Artist with Elayna Toby Singer Every year in America, millions of dollars are spent on public art projects. St. Petersburg and Pinellas County have more than a hundred works of public art. There are specific procedures and […]

Contemporary Fiber in Florida 2020 – Press Release

For Immediate Release February 19, 2020 Florida CraftArt presents: Contemporary Fiber in Florida March 13 – May 3, 2020 “Contemporary Fiber in Florida,” a juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt showcases innovative approaches to traditional fiber techniques, includes weaving, surface design, wearable art, basketry, beading and textile dyeing. It features 40 artists from around the state […]

Inside the World of Public Art – Press Release

For Immediate Release January 16, 2020 Florida CraftArt presents: Inside the World of Public Art January 24-March 7, 2020 Exhibition adds to the understanding of public art and reveals that the process often has roots in fine craft. “Inside the World of Public Art” displays the exuberant spirit and creative diversity of public art that […]

Tibetan Monks to create Healing Mandala at Florida CraftArt – Press Release

For Immediate Release December 20, 2020 Florida CraftArt presents: Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Buddhist Monks January 7-12, 2020 Dalai Lama sanctioned monks will create a healing sand mandala with millions of colored grains of sand, along with artistic workshops and cultural events, including a minute of worldwide healing. Eight Tibetan monks from the Drepung […]

19 Artists of ArtLofts – Press Release

For Immediate Release December 19, 2019 Florida CraftArt presents: The Artists of ArtLofts January 7-18, 2020 19 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 7 to January 18. The 19 award-winning and emerging artists will present […]

CraftArt Festival Award Winners – Press Release

Florida CraftArt’s 2019 CraftArt Festival 12 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists presented with $10,000 in awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, November 25, 2019, St. Petersburg, Fla.; More than 15,000 people attended Florida CraftArt’s 22nd Annual CraftArt Festival presented by the Red Apple Group, along with a myriad of sponsors. “As a sixth generation […]

Artists from 23 states to show at Florida CraftArt’s Festival – Press Release

For Immediate Release October 8, 2019 Florida CraftArt Presents CraftArt Festival 2019 Downtown St. Petersburg, November 23 and 24, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fine craft artists from 23 states will be featured in Florida CraftArt’s 22nd Annual CraftArt Festival. It will be held on Saturday, November […]

Beautiful & Bizarre exhibit explores societal and gender issues – Press Release

For Immediate Release September 5, 2019 Florida CraftArt presents: Beautiful & Bizarre: Figurative Ceramics Invitational explores societal and gender issues Exhibition Dates: August 23-October 20, 2019 Beautiful & Bizarre: Figurative Ceramics Invitational is a curated show at Florida CraftArt featuring renowned ceramic artists who explore human and animal figures, along with fantastic beings that bridge […]

Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither – Press Release

For Immediate Release June 3, 2019 Florida CraftArt presents: Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither: Artists Interpret the World of Pets Exhibition Dates: June 7-August 10, 2019 Opening Reception: June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither: Artists Interpret the World of Pets is a juried exhibition at Florida CraftArt of original art that showcases […]

Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest – Press Release

For Immediate Release April 19, 2019 Florida CraftArt presents: Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest Exhibition Dates: April 26 to June 1, 2019 Opening Reception: April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artists’ talks and Collectors’ Circle lecture Members’ Show: Contemporary Craft at its Finest is a juried exhibition showcasing original art that showcases the best of […]

Artist Awards Announced, Events for Dia de los Muertos

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]