The 10,000 visitors that are expected to attend the 19^th annual American Craft Show, March 14-16, 2008 at the Cobb Galleria Centre are in for a treat. Not only will they be able to view and purchase the latest high-quality, handcrafted jewelry, furniture, clothing and home accessories, they will also enjoy live entertainment from the Atlanta Opera and the Mudfire Pottery Center.

For the second year, the Atlanta Opera (www.atlantaopera.org) will perform at the Atlanta show. On Saturday, March 15 from 1-2 pm, a troupe from the Opera will perform select arias from the world’s most beloved operas on the main stage inside the exhibit hall.

The Mudfire Pottery Center of Decatur (www.mudfire.com) is offering clay wheel-turning and hand-building demonstrations. These entertaining and educational presentations will take place periodically each day of the show. Mudfire owners, Erik Haagensen and Luba Sharapan, said: “We're excited to participate at the American Craft Show, and hope when people stop by the demo stage they’ll take away a whole new appreciation for the top-notch pottery available at the show.”

Presented by the national nonprofit organization, the American Craft Council, the American Craft Show will feature the 240 artists who have been juried into this prestigious show. It is the premiere event for those for those seeking fashionable art for their wardrobe, decorative art for their home or functional art for everyday use  all presented in a visually spectacular venue where collectors and craft enthusiasts will shop the largest selection of museum-quality craft in the Southeast.

The American Craft Show in Atlanta
Cobb Galleria Centre (Free Parking)

March 14-16, 2008
Friday and Saturday: 10am-6pm; and Sunday: 10am-5pm
Tickets: $12 one day pass; $18 two-day pass

Children 12 and under admitted free.

Tickets available online: www.craftcouncil.org/atlanta

About the American Craft Council
The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by craft advocate Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT, annual juried shows, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence, a specialized library, workshops and seminars.