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American Craft Week: A nationwide celebration of handmade in America

CHARLOTTE, NC.- Now in its second year, American Craft Week is a nationwide celebration of the wonders of our country’s craft traditions and innovations. Beginning the first Friday of October and running for ten days, this year’s event will take place October 7-16 at galleries, artists’ studios, festivals and art institutions across the country. “American Craft Week is an opportunity to spotlight the creativity of thousands of American artists who hand-make functional and decorative craft,” explained co-chair, Diane Sulg. “Their work encompasses a vibrant and vital sector of our economy, especially with the renewed emphasis on American made goods.” Organizers are inviting galleries, artists, art guilds and absolutely everyone involved in craft to present events, such as studio tours, art walks, fairs and special exhibitions during American Craft Week. In 2010, more than three hundred locations held special events highlighting