Crealdé School of Art, a nonprofit art organization located in Winter Park, will be featuring distinguished Florida fine craft artists in two simultaneous exhibitions. They will be on display until January 11, 2020. The first opening reception, for Collecting for Half a Century: Fine Craft from the Florida CraftArt Permanent Collection exhibition will be held Friday, September 20, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Crealdé School of Art's main campus. The Hannibal Square Heritage Center, a program … [Read more...]
Art Minute: Eric Folsom
Gulfport based Metalsmith, Eric Folsom, is a gallery artist at Florida CraftArt. He makes jewelry using uncommon techniques. In 1977 Folsom moved to Sperryville, Virginia, spent ten years working under the guidance of George Anderson, and became proficient in the techniques of brazing and fabricating bronze and copper into jewelry and sculptural forms. Folsom uses an oxygen/acetylene torch for brazing, melting, bending and forming bronze welding rods. He continues the process by using various … [Read more...]
Collectors’ Circle
Are you interested in collecting? Join the Collectors' Circle! The Collectors' Circle is a program that we are expanding to a yearlong series in order to elevate what it means to truly invest in fine craft. In addition to complementing your collection with a purchase from the CraftArt Festival, we've created a series of programming designed to deepen your knowledge and enhance your appreciation of collecting. By joining the Collectors' Circle, there will be opportunities for like-minded … [Read more...]
Beautiful & Bizarre
Figurative Ceramics Invitational of Renowned National Artists August 23 - October 20, 2019 Opening Reception Friday, August 23, 5:30-7 p.m. Curated by Taylor Robenalt Nationally renowned ceramic artists explore human and animal figures, along with fantastic beings that bridge the gap between the real and surreal. These powerful sculptures capture ideas and emotions covering topics from mythology to political to playful. Mark Your Calendar for Beautiful & Bizarre … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2018 hosted record-breaking crowds
More than 12,000 of St. Petersburg’s residents and visitors enjoyed the free 21st Annual CraftArt Festival held on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, just outside the doors of the Florida CraftArt Gallery, at the crossroads of Central Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown St. Petersburg. CraftArt Festival 2018 was presented by the Red Apple Group. Collectors and art lovers were delighted by the creations of over 100 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists, artist … [Read more...]
