CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN CRAFTS

The Celebration of American Crafts is an annual juried exhibition and sale sponsored by CAW. The exhibition is held in CAW's handsome two-story Hilles Gallery.

A prestigious showcase for professional craft artists, the Celebration presents fine contemporary American crafts in every medium. To maintain the high quality of the Celebration, the acceptance process is very selective, with a limited number of exhibitors chosen to represent each medium. The Celebration attracts nearly 10,000 visitors from all over the Northeast, and media coverage is extensive. Work is sold on a consignment basis, and CAW retains 40% of each sale. These funds go toward the support of the community art school.

The 40th Annual Celebration of American Crafts will be held from November 8 to December 24, 2008. Over 400 artists from across America will be featured, representing the finest in glass, ceramics, jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, handcrafted furniture and much more.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

CAW has a need for volunteers to help staff this wonderful event, the largest fundraiser for Creative Arts Workshop.  Volunteer while surrounded by fine crafts from across America.  Volunteers needed now to help with inventory, as well as to help clerk the exhibition and sale itself in November & December.  If interested, please call (203) 562-4927 x12, or email: celebration@creativeartsworkshop.org

VISIT LAST YEAR'S PHOTO GALLERY

40th Annual Celebration of American Crafts

Nov 8 - Dec 24, 2008

Mon to Sat 11 - 6
Thursdays 11 - 8
Sundays 1 - 5
December 24, 11 - 2

PREVIEW for members of CAW’s Circle of Friends and exhibiting artists. Supporters, Donors, and Inner Circle members receive exclusive opening night discounts. CLICK HERE to become a member today.
November 7, from 5 to 8

Special 40th Anniversary Events:

FEATURED ARTIST NIGHT
Thursday, November 13, 5 to 8 pm

CT ARTISTS NIGHT
Thursday, November 20, 5 to 8 pm

FEATURED ARTIST NIGHT
Thursday, December 4, 5 to 8 pm

FEATURED ARTIST NIGHT
Thursday, December 11, 5 to 8 pm

Artists intested in participating in the Celebration of American Crafts are invited to submit applications to the Selection Committee. Please note that the deadline for this year's Celebration has passed. The application form for the 41st Annual Celebration of American Crafts will be available in March 2009. Please visit this site again or call 203.562.4927 x12 or send a SASE to Celebration at Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon Stree, New Haven, CT 06510.