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Ten Indie Artists Chosen for New AltCraft Exhibit at 21st Annual American Craft Council Show in Atlanta

Young, talented artists lead the way in the independent craft revolution

Atlanta, GA  – For the first time in its illustrious 21-year history in Atlanta, The American Craft Council Show will feature ten artists who personify the burgeoning national independent craft community. Selected through a special jury process, these ten artists’ works illustrate the innovative techniques and materials of the new handmade craft movement. Their work will be exhibited and sold in a shared market-style space at the Cobb Galleria, March 12-14 during the annual American Craft Council Show in Atlanta, along with the work of more than 240 established craft artists.

• Hudi Sandgren, (Suwanee, GA) whose ink drawings, paintings, and decorative gourds are heavily influenced by the Native American art of the Pacific Northwest;

• Robert Brou,(Atlanta, GA) who creates visually enticing furniture that mimics coral reefs and sea shells in its organic fluidity;

• Tania Julian, (Decatur, GA) who creates sensuous, conceptual ceramics and figurines, as well as intricate wall installations inspired by natural textures;

• Bridgette Raitz,(Marietta, GA) whose eye-catching sweaters are a perfect mélange of retro-chic and modern cool;

• Faryn Davis,(Portland, OR) whose resin jewelry utilizes multiple media to create small, highly personal artworks encased like relics in ancient amber;

• Aaron Barr,(Seattle, WA) who creates delicate, enigmatic jewelry using only the finest natural materials, including rare woods and freshwater pearls;

• Rose Braunstein,(Los Angeles, CA) whose charming handcrafted jewelry takes inspiration from unlikely, disposable resources like bubble wrap and corrugated cardboard;

• Christine Terrell,(Austin, TX) who ‘upcycles’ undecorated tin cans into colorful, funky rings, necklaces and earrings;

• Iris Guy,(Bellevue, WA) whose elegant, minimalist jewelry accentuates the natural beauty of sparsely designed gold and silver pieces;

• and Adrina Richard,(Atlanta, GA) whose totemic clay vases appear both ancient and modern in their imposing stature.

For more information, including a list of all participating artists and ticket information, visit The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta website.

Show information:

Visit these artists and their accomplished peers at The American Craft Council Show on Friday, March 12: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 13: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 14: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Regular admission is $13 for one day, or $20 for a two-day pass. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Special Friday evening admission is $5 after 5 p.m. American Craft Council members and those who join the non-profit organization at the show ($25 annual membership fee) are admitted free all weekend. To preview the show and to purchase tickets online (for a $2 discount!), please visit: www.craftcouncil.org/atlanta.

This year, the Show partners with Callanwolde Fine Arts Center to program its Artist Demonstration area, where patrons can watch as Callanwolde-affiliated artists and teachers demonstrate techniques and give attendees an opportunity to try their hand at various forms of art; kids can create and take home a piece of art they make, too!

Craft enthusiasts wanting an early opportunity to meet featured artists and buy their works before the show should plan to attend the Preview Party on Thursday, March 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Tickets for the Preview Party are $75 in advance ($85 at the door) and can be purchased at www.musuemofdesign.org. Proceeds from the Preview Party jointly benefit the Museum of Design Atlanta and the American Craft Council.

For directions to Cobb Galleria Centre, visit: www.cobbgalleria.com. Free parking is available.

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About the American Craft Council

The American Craft Council’s mission is to champion craft. As a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb, the Council actively promotes the understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft through its bimonthly magazine American Craft, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, leadership conferences, awards for excellence, research library, workshops and seminars. For additional information visit www.craftcouncil.org.