48th Annual Craft + Design Show
November 16 – 18, 2012 at the Science Museum of Virginia.
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond presents its 48th annual Craft + Design Show Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18, 2012 in the beautiful Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.
One of the nation’s best, the Craft + Design Show has gained a reputation for hosting the finest in contemporary crafts and attracting exhibitors from across the nation. Cash prizes totaling more than $6,000 will be awarded, and may include Best in Show, Ceramics, Contemporary Design, Design in Precious Metal, Glass, Innovative Materials or Processes, Traditional Craft Materials, Wood or Recycled Materials, and Wearable Art.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: May 9, 2012
Thanks to all who attended our 47th Annual Craft + Design Show!
November 19-20, 2011, at the Science Museum of Virginia
For its 47th year, the Craft + Design Show was held November 18-20, in the spectacular rotunda and adjoining rooms of the Science Museum of Virginia. We hosted 60 of the nation’s preeminent artists in a variety of media – clay, wood, jewelry, metal, glass, mixed media, fiber and wearable art. All ticket proceeds benefit VisArts classes, exhibitions and outreach programs that engage the community in the creative process!
- Friday, November 18 ~ 6-9 PM: Patrons Preview (become a VisArts Patron today by joining at one of our Circle Membership levels and receive your invitation to this fun and exclusive preview party!)
- Saturday, November 19 ~ 10 AM-6 PM
- Sunday, November 20 ~ 11 AM-5 PM
Our 2011 exhibitors:
Craft + Design Show 2011 Award Winners
Elisabeth Scott Bocock Best in Show Award, sponsored by McGuireWoods:
Wendy Stevens, Boyertown, Penn.
TVJerry Glass Award, sponsored by TVJerry.com:
Thor Bueno, Green Mountain, N.C.
Hoover & Strong Award for Design in Precious Metal:
Debra Lynn Gold, Atlanta, Georgia
The Kayhoe-Hofstetter-Irvin Award for Traditional Craft Materials, in loving memory of William F. Kayhoe, Julian R. Irvin and Mary Kayhoe, sponsored by Pamela & Bill Irvin and Donna & Curtis Hofstetter:
Stephen Zeh, Temple, Maine
The Kayhoe-Hofstetter-Irvin Award for Innovative Materials or Processes, in loving memory of William F. Kayhoe, Julian R. Irvin and Mary Kayhoe, sponsored by Pamela & Bill Irvin and Donna & Curtis Hofstetter:
Akiko Sugiyama, Ormond Beach, Fla.
Watershed Architects Award for Wood or Recycled Materials
Robin Kranitzky & Kim Overstreet, Richmond, Virginia
BB&T Ceramics Award
Lucy Dierks, Norfolk, Virginia
Mary Lou Deal Contemporary Design Award, sponsored by the family and friends of Mary Lou Deal:
Damian Velasquez, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Award for Wearable Art, sponsored by The Phoenix:
Kathleen Tesnakis, Troy, N.Y.
