May 4 - 6, 2007
36th Annual TACA Spring Crafts Fair
Nashville, Tennessee
The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) sponsors this kick-off event for the summer outdoor season in Centennial Park in front of Nashville’s historic replica of the Parthenon in downtown Nashville. The 35th annual TACA Spring Crafts Fair features the exceptional quality work of approximately 180 juried Tennessee craftspeople.
www.tennesseecrafts.org
Phone: 615-385-1904

Show Hours:

Friday, May 4: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

Saturday, May 5: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

Sunday, May 6: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time

May 18 - 20, 2007
Spring Craft Fair at Pellissippi State
Knoxville, Tennessee
The Foothills Craft Guild and the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee are proudly producing a joint craft fair/quilt show at the Pellissippi State Technical Community College campus in west Knoxville. (The college is closed for semester break.) Approximately 50 Foothills Craft Guild members will exhibit in the outdoor courtyard area, while the 27th Annual Quilt Show and Competition will be held inside the Goins Administration Building. FREE admission and parking.

Show Hours:

Friday, May 18: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Saturday, May 19: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Sunday, May 20: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

May 19 - 20, 2007
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
The juried Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival features quality artists from around the country, delicious cuisine, and music. This festival benefits the Sevier Country Arts Council and the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts and is held in downtown Gatlinburg at Ripley's Aquarium and River Road.
www.gfaf.net
Phone: 865-430-8808

Show Hours:

Saturday, May 19: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Sunday, May 20: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

June 8 - 9, 2007
Sweetwater Arts Celebration
Sweetwater, Tennessee
The Sweetwater Citizens for the Arts is holding the Sweetwater Arts Celebration, a show and sale of juried fine arts and crafts by approximately 50 regional artists. Advance sale of art begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. with a champagne reception at 6:30 with heavy hors d'oeuvres. At 7:30 p.m. donated art will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to school programs of the Sweetwater Valley Citizens for the Arts. Tickets for Friday evening's events are $50. The fine arts and crafts show on Saturday is open to the public with free admission.
www.sweetwatertn.net
Phone: 423-337-5976

Show Hours:

Friday, June 8: 5:30 p.m. ($50 per ticket)

Saturday, June 9: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (free admission)

June 15 - 16, 2007
Tennessee Creates
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The Secret City Festival, now in its 5th year, combines music, food, antique and unjuried crafts vendors (all outside in tents), plus World War II re-enactments, children's activities, and evening concerts. By popular demand, this year the Festival has added a juried inside show sponsored by the Oak Ridge Art Center, the inaugural "Tennessee Creates." The show will be held in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Gymnasium.
www.oakridgeartcenter.org
Phone: 865-482-1441

Show Hours:

Friday, June 15: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, June 16: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

July 19 - 22, 2007
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville, North Carolina
For four days each July, the Asheville Civic Center comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary craft. The fair, a local tradition since 1948, showcases the work of the members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features demonstrations and regional music and entertainment.
www.southernhighlandguild.org
Phone: 828-298-7928

Show Hours:

Thursday, July 19: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, July 20: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 21: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, July 22: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

August 4 - 5, 2007
35th Annual Village Art and Craft Fair 2007
Asheville, North Carolina
The juried 35th Annual Village Art and Craft Fair 2007 will be held outdoors on the tree-covered grounds of The Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village. Approximately 120 artists in many media will offer their art for show and for sale. Sponsored by New Morning Gallery.
Phone: 828-274-2831

Show Hours:

Saturday, August 4: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday, August 5: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

September 28 - 30, 2007
29th Annual TACA Fall Crafts Fair
Nashville, Tennessee
The Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) sponsors this event in Centennial Park in front of Nashville’s historic replica of the Parthenon in downtown Nashville. The 28th annual juried TACA Fall Crafts Fair features the best work of artists from all over the nation.
www.tennesseecrafts.org
Phone: 615-385-1904

Show Hours:

Friday, September 28: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

Saturday, September 29: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time

Sunday, September 30: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Central Time

October 18 - 21, 2007
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Asheville, North Carolina
For four days each October, the Asheville Civic Center comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary craft. The fair, a local tradition since 1948, showcases the work of the members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features demonstrations and regional music and entertainment.
www.southernhighlandguild.org
Phone: 828-298-7928

Show Hours:

Thursday, October 18: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday, October 19: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 20: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 21: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

October 27 - 28, 2007
Mountain Makins
Morristown, Tennessee
Mountain Makins is a weekend folk life festival celebrating the traditions of Appalachia through music, dance, fine art, juried crafts, storytelling, demonstrations, regional authors, children's activities, food and more. This event is one of Hamblen County's largest and is housed in and around Rose Center, an 1892 school building, now serving as an historical museum and cultural arts center. All proceeds support Rose Center and its many arts, historic and educational programs.
www.rosecenter.org

Show Hours:

Saturday, October 27: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, October 28: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

November 9 - 11, 2007
39th Annual Fine Crafts Marketplace
Knoxville, Tennessee
Held at the newly renovated Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park, Knoxville, the Fine Crafts Marketplace features over 100 of Tennessee’s best known artisans displaying and selling their handcrafted work along with live demonstrations and musical entertainment.
www.foothillscraftguild.org

Show Hours:

Friday, November 9: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 10: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, November 11: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

December 1 - 2, 2007
2007 Chimneyville Crafts Festival
Jackson, Mississippi
The juried 2007 Chimneyville Crafts Festival is sponsored by the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi and is held at the Mississippi Trade Mart. Over 160 booths showcase the finest talent in the region. Demonstrations graphically display some of the fascinating skills mastered by these artisans. The festival is a "Southeastern Tourism Association Top Ten Event."
www.mscraftmensguild.org
Phone: 601-981-0019

Show Hours:

Saturday, December 1: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 2: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

TACA Best of Tennessee Craft 2004 Biennial Exhibit
"Leaf Bowl"

Nashville, Tennessee
Tennessee State Museum 
September 25, 2004 - January 9, 2005

Leaf Bowl
NICHE Award Winner—Professional Category: Carved Wood

NICHE Awards Ceremony
Buyers' Market of American Craft
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center
February 2004

Through the Looking Glass
Juried exhibition featuring framed mirrors.

Paoli, Pennsylvania
The Wharton Esherick Museum 
September 7 - December 31, 2003
(610) 644-5822

Nature Sets the Tone Music Stand
NICHE Student Awards Winner 2003—Wood Category                  

NICHE Awards Exhibition
Buyers' Market of American Craft
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center
February 13 - 17, 2003

Furniture As Art
Juried exhibition featuring contemporary artists interpreting furniture as art.

Jasper, Indiana
Krempp Gallery, Jasper Arts Center
November 5 - December 13, 2002

The Chair
International Exhibition Juried by Sam Maloof.

Worcester, Massachusetts
Krikorian Gallery, Worcester Center for Crafts
October 12 - November 23, 2002

Hold That Note
Juried exhibition featuring music stands.

Winner of "Best of Show" and "Members' Choice" Awards

Paoli, Pennsylvania
The Wharton Esherick Museum
(610) 644-5822
September 8 - December 31, 2002

East Tennessee Woodworkers’ Guild Exhibition
Juried exhibition of Guild Members’ Work

Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Sandra J. Blain Main Gallery
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
October 4 - December 20, 2002

Conversations
A Group Exhibition Celebrating the Camaraderie among Craftspeople.

Asheville, North Carolina
Grovewood Gallery
August 2 - September 27, 2002

Haywood Community College Graduate Show
Juried show showcasing work by the graduating class of the Professional Crafts Program.

Winner of  "People’s Choice" Award for Leaf Chair

Asheville, North Carolina
The Folk Art Center
March 17 - April 28, 2002

Asheville, North Carolina
The North Carolina State Arboretum

Design Competition Winner
Bonsai Table on permanent display as the centerpiece for the Arboretum’s renowned Bonsai Collection.