Events
PEACE & POLITICS:
An Artists' Agenda
for America
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If they could speak directly to the presidential candidates, what would artists say about the issues facing their industry and the nation?
Using ceramics, blown glass, fiber arts, metalwork and other media to deliver their messages, the artists speak eloquently about patriotism, freedom, war and peace; the economy; labor and trade; education; gun control; and public investment in the arts, just to name a few of the many issues on their minds.
This juried exhibit will include works by nationally known artists and exhibitors from the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft, which showcases the creations of hundreds of craft artists twice a year at the convention center.
The “Peace & Politics” exhibit will be open to the public.
| Dates: | Saturday-Monday, August 2-4, 2008 |
| Location: | Pennsylvania Convention Center, second-floor concourse 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia |
| Exhibit Hours: | Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Reception: | Saturday, August 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with cash bar |
| Exhibit Admission: | Free |
| Catalogue: | $5 |
Sponsor: The American Made Alliance, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization engaged in advocacy efforts that support American craft artists. Founded in 2005 by The Rosen Group, it is a 501c6 trade association. Through its campaigns, projects and partnerships, this organization strives to inform public policy and trade legislation that affect the value of made-in-America craft art and the careers of its makers.
Host: The Buyers Market of American Craft, the nation’s largest wholesale tradeshow of ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber art, fashion and home accessories, and holiday décor made by artists in America and Canada. The Buyers Market is open to the trade only.
For more information, please contact:
Jean Thompson
Public Relations Director
The Rosen Group/American Made Alliance
410-889-2933, ext. 218
jeant@rosengrp.com