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EXPERIENCE FINE CRAFT AT THE GWCC

Experience the latest in the world of fine craft at the American Craft Council's 17th Annual Atlanta Fine Craft Show at the Georgia World Congress Center. As the largest juried fine craft show in the Southeast, the show features 250 of the nation's premier craft artists and offers a variety of mediums including clothing and fashion accessories, jewelry, leather, decorative fiber, glass, ceramics, wood, metal and mixed media. Attendees will enjoy purchasing creations directly from the artists and hearing the stories behind each piece of art.

The American Craft Council is based in New York and produces six shows each year. Founded in 1943, the mission of the ACC is to explore the rich culture of American craft and to educate the public about the art of fine craft. Attendees will enjoy the best in art and design and the largest selection of museum-quality craft in the Southeast. The Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home Design Series is a new feature for this year and includes seminars and walking tours lead by some of the city's most prestigious interior designers. The show is a great opportunity for interior designers to meet with clients for home décor shopping and to commission pieces from the artists.


WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center Building C. Show Entrance on Northside Drive. Ample parking is available on Northside Drive in the blue and yellow lots.
WHEN:

Show Hours

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, March 10
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, March 11
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 12

Special Events


Free "Decorating with Craft" Seminars and Walking Tours presented by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles featuring:
Jackie Naylor, Jackie Naylor Interiors Inc., 11 a.m., Fri., March 10
Nancy Braithwaite, Nancy Braithwaite Interiors, 2 p.m. Fri., March 10
Pamola Powell, Pamola Powell Interiors, 2 p.m., Sat., March 11
Patricia McLean, Patricia McLean Interiors, 2 p.m., Sun., March 12

COSTS & CONTACTS: $10 for one day; $16 for a two-day pass. Free for children 12 and under and for American Craft Council members. Call 1-800-836-3470 or visit www.craftcouncil.org/atlanta.


Contact:
Christy Petterson
Public Relations Specialist
Georgia World Congress Center
404.223.4019 (phone) / 404.223.4211 (fax)

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the Georgia World Congress Center features 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space, 12 exhibit halls, 106 meeting rooms and 2 grand ballrooms. Complemented by the Georgia Dome and Centennial Olympic Park, the three facilities comprise one of the finest convention, sports, and entertainment complexes in the world.