Exhibition

A special exhibition concerning the Alleghany Craft Network (ACN) is open to only those artisans located in the specified nine county region who applied by the deadline.

Please note: New information about the exhibition will be posted as the opening approaches. Until then please read a note from Liz Moss, Director of Programs and Exhibitions.

Exhibition: July 17, 2008 through September 4, 2008

Opening Reception: Friday, July 18, 2008 from 5-7 pm
Location: Artisans Center of Virginia (ACV) Gallery
Jurors: Artisans Center Staff
Deadline: May 15, 2008 (CLOSED)

Details: Prospectus/application (CLOSED)

Contact: Liz Moss at: liz@artisanscenterofvirginia.org

Important reasons to apply...

• Exposure: Exhibitors will build their resume, and get referrals to patrons and galleries expressing interest
• Cash awards for superior craftsmanship
• The Exhibition will be held in the recently refurbished 3,500 square foot gallery
• Exhibitor's work will be in good company ... Approximately 200 artisans display high caliber work daily
• The Gallery attracts 30,000 visitors annually, and holds exhibitions throughout the year
• Staff and board members work together to attract an audience to all exhibition openings
• Promotional news release about each exhibition is sent to 88 local, regional and national media contacts.
• The Center's large customer mailing list includes 807 local and state officials, patrons, and VIPs in the U.S. craft field.
• Exhibition images will be archived at this web site to increase your exposure after the event closes in September 2008.
• The Center's web site attracts nearly 4,000 unique visitors each month.
• Exhibitors will meet the Center and Gallery staff, get valuable feedback on pricing, marketing skills
• Exhibitors will meet representatives from DHCD which helped fund the Alleghany Craft Network

Please direct questions pertaining to this new project to:

Stephen A. Clerico, Coordinator
Alleghany Craft Network
P.O. Box 192
Free Union, VA 22940
434-978-4109
E-mail