New Market !

New Slogan !

New Year !

"WE GOT IT MADE IN KENTUCKY!"

The Kentucky Craft Marketing (KCMP) staff is busy preparing for the 22nd annual Kentucky handcrafted gift market, Kentucky Crafted: The Market, 2003, scheduled for February 27 and 28, for trade days, and March 1 & 2, for the public days. For the eighth year, The Market has been selected as one of the top twenty events in the southeast.

Kentucky still holds the distinction of being one of the few states in the country to sponsor a wholesale/retail show for its craft businesses.

This year's Market slogan, "We Got It Made In Kentucky", was created to reflect how fortunate Kentuckians are to have an active and supportive state art and craft industry program. Retail and wholesale buyers can also say, "We got it made in Kentucky". The slogan reflects the KCMP's new focus on product development. Product development grants are available to in-state craft and visual art exhibitors to assist buyers in developing products that they would like to have on their retail shelves!

Over 300 exhibitors are participating in the 2003 Market. Joining The Market for the first time will be 62 new exhibitors in the following categories: KCMP juried participants (39), food section (5), out-of-state guests (6), publishers (3), visual artists (6), Kentucky Wood Products Competitiveness Corporation exhibitors (3), and Kentucky organizations (7). The new Gallery Section, featuring 42 exhibitors, offers an exhibit area to juried participants and visual artists with unique, one-of-a-kind or limited-production items. The gallery has drawn artists that normally would not participate in The Market. In addition to KCMP's already extensive buyers' marketing campaign, special marketing promotions are being mailed to buyer lists targeted for gallery owners, interior designers, museum gift shops, gift cards, and architects, to name a few.

The New Product Showcase (NPS), located at the front entrance to the exhibit hall, will feature garden-related and outdoor products from exhibitors. The NPS is being utilized as an activity of the Product Development Program to encourage development of new products that fit the trends and buying habits of the national gift marketplace. This theme relates to the current interest for these types of products and gives a pleasing and welcoming entrance to the show. As a special activity, Product Development Awards of $500 will be given to three in-state craft or visual art exhibitors to work with the Kentucky Department of Parks in developing possible new products for their gift shops.

Located in the New Product Showcase, The Kentucky Collection is a selection of Kentucky crafts, visual art, food, music, books and videos that is being test marketed in twelve retail outlets in the state. Now in its second year as a pilot project of the KCMP, the Collection is currently being evaluated to determine the next steps for its continuance. Staff will be available to talk with both vendors and retailers about future participation opportunities. Ninety-five vendors are currently part of the Kentucky Collection and were selected through an application process as participants of the KCMP, Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Arts Council, and book publishers who exhibit at The Market.

Special events at The Market include a buyers breakfast and workshop sponsored by The Kentucky Retail Federation, a statewide advocacy group that represents the retail community in Kentucky. The breakfast and workshop will feature Lynn Allinger, a nationally-renowned craft retailer as guest speaker. Lynn, co-owner of Craft Company No. 6 in Rochester, New York, a contemporary American gallery that specializes in handmade jewelry, gifts, accessories and art objects, will also act as the official booth judge for the booth awards. Lynn will also evaluate booths and offer tips on how to improve booth designs. The awards will be given during the annual Awards Dinner, sponsored in part by National Processing Company (NPC). Ms. Allinger also serves on the board of the American Craft Council and the Craft Retailers' Association for Tomorrow.

The KCMP and Department of Agriculture partner with the Kentucky Retail Federation in presenting Retailer Awards to an outstanding in-state retailer, a Kentucky Proud food retailer, a Kentucky state park gift shop manager, and an out-of-state retailer.

A silent auction of items donated by exhibitors will be held, and the proceeds will help fund new exhibitor scholarships for next year's Market. This is one way in which the Craft Marketing Program can help develop new craft businesses and provide an influx of new products into the show for the wholesale buyers.

The Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) will again promote the work of artists who have received Kentucky Arts Council Fellowships or who have been accepted into programs, such as the Performing Arts on Tour Directory. The booth will sell (wholesale & retail) the books of Kentucky writers, CDs and cassettes of Kentucky recording artists, and the works of Kentucky film and video makers.

Ongoing demonstrations by CMP juried participants will be sponsored by exhibiting Kentucky craft organizations and KCMP Market exhibitors.

The Kentucky Historical Society, The Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation, and The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will sponsor the children's hands-on educational activities.

To truly grasp the grandeur of all the events and participants in this "Cultural Showcase of Kentucky's Finest," see the official Market program to be published by Arts Across Kentucky magazine (spring 2003 edition) and available on line at www.kyartsandcrafts.com.

The 2003 Market will include 25 visual artists!

The 2003 Market will include 25 visual artists working in watercolor, photography, batik, pen and ink, paintings on silk, mixed media, and printmaking. The following artists will have booths and art work for sale at The Market: Pat Banks, Patricia Brock, Sandra Charles, Jan Fleck, CJ Fletcher, Elsie Harris, Tracy Hawkins, Emmy Houweling, Kim Huber, Shirley Jeter, Jane Ward Kehrt, Rita Kent, Janice LeBrun, Twyla Martins, Marianna McDonald, Carl McKinley, Barbara Medford, Wadia Newman, Carol Shutt, Dinah Smiley, John Snell, John Stines, Eugene Thomas, Paula Wojasinski, and Denise Yates.

New Gallery Section For Market 2003

This new category is being offered so that artists that normally would not participate in the Market might do so, and specialty buyers that are looking for product suited for museums, galleries, collectors, and commissions will be attracted to attend this year.

In addition to the existing extensive buyers marketing campaign, special marketing promotions are being mailed to buyer lists targeted for gallery owners, interior designers, museum gift shops, gift cards, and architects, to name a few. These specialty buyers will have the opportunity to visit not only the new gallery section, but also all the variety of products that the Market has to offer. This enterprising effort to bring niche product and buyer together is yet another example of the CMP's mission for building sales opportunities for Kentucky artisans.

The new gallery exhibitors include: Pat Banks, Bonnie A. Blincoe, Raymond Bridewell, Elizabeth Ann Brown, Janet Bailey Burch,Catherine Loehle Burkhead, P.J. Campbell, Dave Caudill, Sandra Charles, Justine Dennis, Amy Elswick, Lindy Evans, Linda & Jack Fifield, Melissa Flautt, Jan Fleck, Rene' L. Gautier, James & Deborah Greene,Charles Hansen, Tracy Hawkins, Janice Hensley, Emmy Houweling, Kim Huber, Patricia A. Isaman, Debbie Cherie Joplin, Jana Kappeler, Rita Kent, Karen Brown Levy, Patrick Lippy, Marianna McDonald, Frederick Merida, Margaret B. Merida, Marguerite Murnau, Thomas Porter, Rachel A. Savane', Steve Scherer, Carolyn Singh, Dinah Smiley, Pamela Smith, Stacey Street, Bates & Louis Webster, Brook F. White, Jr., Kathryn Wise, and Paula Wojasinski.

Silent Auction Items Needed

The Silent Auction will once again be a featured event on February 28th, Friday evening of The Market. Last year, contributions set a record high and raised the total receipts from the silent auction to over $3,000. This fund goes to support scholarships to allow a number of new exhibitors to participate in next year's market. This is one way in which the Craft Marketing Program can help new craft businesses develop and provide an influx of new products into the show for wholesale buyers. Bidding for this year's auction will be open Thursday evening and all day Friday until 7:00 p.m. Juried participants wanting to donate to the auction this year should contact Vallorie Henderson, Special Projects Coordinator, at 888-592-7238, ext. 4811.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market Wins Awards!

For the eighth year in a row, KCMP has received the Top Twenty Events In The Southeast award from The Southeast Tourism Society. The award was for the Kentucky Crafted : The Market 2002, 20th Anniversary Show.

A big thank you to everyone that made last year such a success.

2002 Traverse Award

Arts Across Kentucky magazine (Crystal Communications) received the 2002 Traverse Award from the Kentucky Tourism Industry for Excellence in Marketing. Out-of-state judges awarded honorable mention for the magazines publication of The Market 2002 program guide and articles that were published in the special 20th anniversary edition. Arts Across Kentucky will again be publishing the 2003 Market Program Guide for visitors at the Market.

Long Range Planning Survey

Please participate in the Long Range Planning survey to help define the issues and concerns that need to be addressed by the Arts Council, Kentucky Craft Marketing Program, and other organizations to shape the future of the arts in Kentucky. "We urge all Kentuckians to fill out this survey, no matter how they may be affiliated with the arts or what their level of interest is," says Arts Council spokesman Ed Lawrence. "It only takes a few minutes and in the long run it will help inform the Arts Council in identifying the issues and concerns that need to be addressed in creating a vision for the arts in Kentucky." As the information from the surveys, public forums, and interest group meetings is compiled, it will shape a Long Range Plan for the arts in Kentucky for 2004-2008. The Arts Council plans to release the plan to the public in July of 2003.

Take the opportunity now to say, "I helped create a vision for the arts in Kentucky!" Sign on at www.kyarts.org or to request a paper version be mailed to you at toll free number 888/833-2787. Please act now, the survey closes January 30, 2003.

Kentucky Collection Update: New Stores Added!

The Kentucky Collection, an assortment of the state's crafts, foods, visual arts, books, and music, has added Natural Bridge State Resort Park (Slade), Mullberry Junction (Madisonville), and Mary Kinney Millinery (LaGrange), to its list of stores that display and sell the Kentucky-made products. Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park (Gilbertsville), and Lake Barkley State Resort Park (Cadiz) are scheduled for their premieres in the spring of 2003. The total number of participating stores now stands at eleven. The Collection stores will be listed in the 2003 Getaway Guide, produced by the Kentucky Department of Travel.

For more information about the Kentucky Collection, please contact Nancy Atcher, Product Development Coordinator, at the KCMP office, 888/592-7238, ext. 4816.

NEW Exhibitors At The Market 2003!

The following juried participants will be exhibiting at the 2003 Market for the first time: Kristal Maupin Kokinda, Patrick Lippy, Jennifer Stephenson McLamb, David & Toni Riley, James & Patty Marcotte,Christopher Robbins, Catherine Loehle Burkhead, Joan Carter, Donna Williams, Ashley Watson, Charles Hansen, Nancy Reid, Stephen Ramsey, JoAnn Moore, Karen Brown Levy, Kathryn Wise, Link Henderson, Harriet Harrison, Linda Bowman, Marguerite Murnau, Melissa Flautt, Vicki Ann Bangs, Greg Hodges, Steve Scherer, Rebecca Schupbach, Steve Flinchum, Paul Smith, Tony Sherman, Stacey Street, Keiko Akiyama, Susan Murray Heine, David Waltz, Deborah Chenault, Janice Hensley, and Frederick Merida. Good luck and have a great show!

Workshop Weekend! Thinking Ahead

Preliminary plans for the 2003 workshop weekend are being made and July 25- 26, 2003, has been chosen as the date for the workshop. This year's theme will focus on product development and will be held at Somerset Community College. As planning continues, KCMP will keep everyone informed on what will be offered for the weekend. For now, mark your calendars and help spread the word. If you know artists not listed on the Craft Marketing Program registry, encourage them to register online to be placed on the mailing list to receive future workshop brochures.

CMP Announcements

Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2003 Public Postcards Available!

If you are a juried member and would like 2003 Market Postcards to hand out at events, please email or call Beau Haddock, 502/564-3757, Ext. 4817. New versions of the postcards are now available.

Coffee Conspiracy

Artists wishing to display: PAINTING, PHOTOGRAPHY, VISUAL ARTS, at new coffeehouse coming soon to Berea, Ky. The Coffee Conspiracy Specialty Coffeehouse. Also, any POTTER that offers coffee-related products are welcome too. Contact the Coffee Conspiracy, Jim Thomason, 859-986-8597, 440 Chestnut St., Berea, Ky. 40403.

CALL TO ARTISTS

The University of Kentucky Arboretum will be sponsoring an exhibit entitled "Glories of the Garden," to celebrate the world of plants found in the Arboretum and beyond. Photographs, charcoal, water colors, oils, sculpture, and/or any type of artwork inspired by visiting the garden and natural areas are welcome to be submitted.

Selected artwork will be displayed in the President's Room of the Singletary Center and in the Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center at the Arboretum from February 4 - March 2, 2003. This exhibit is in conjunction with the UK Art Museum's "Art in Bloom" (February 28 to March 1) and will be a part of the Gallery Hop on February 21. The Art Museum and the Arboretum will be hosting related lectures/classes during this time. Deadline, January 3, 2003. For more information: Call (859) 257-9339 Email: mfarr2@uky.edu

KET to Showcase Artists

KET Looking for Demonstrating Artists Mixed Media (KET's weekly arts program) is currently booking the second half of the 5th season, 22 new episodes. They are in search of artists that can demonstrate their art form on Mixed Media's set in two or three segments. They are also in search of many great stories about artists, arts organizations or unique art forms. Please contact them with your thoughts or pass their email address along to others. KET's Mixed Media has passed the 150-episode mark and has touched the lives of over 300 artists and over 100 art organizations across Kentucky.

Give them a call or e-mail them. Contact: Aaron Hutchings at KET: The Kentucky Network, 502-456-7084.

Kentucky Visions 2003

The Kentucky Arts Council invites submissions to Kentucky Visions 2003, an art exhibit presented at the Kentucky Governor's Mansion in conjunction with Derby festivities. The exhibition will be on view during special public and private Derby events and will be featured in an online exhibit on the Kentucky Arts Council's web site.

Kentucky visual artists working in any media are eligible to enter. Works may be two or three dimensional, must be original, and completed within the past three years. For more information, or to obtain an application, contact Heather Lyons at 888-833-2787, ext. 4827. You may also download a Kentucky Visions 2003 entry form from the KAC website: www.kyarts.org. Application deadline is January 24.

KY State Park Opportunities for Artists

Artists wishing to sell work or perform at KY State Parks may be included in a Resource Directory that is published on an "in-house" web site for park staff who are looking for program ideas. To satisfy the December deadline for inclusion in the February directory, contact Cynthia Howard-Cottongim at 502-564-4940, ext. 223 or email Cynthia Howard-Cottongim. You may also contact your local park recreation director to inquire about arts opportunities.

2003 MARKET EXHIBITORS

Don't Forget Silent Auction Items Needed For Kentucky Crafted: The Market! This fund goes to support scholarships that allow a number of new exhibitors to participate in next year's Market. For more information, call 888 KY CRAFT (592-7238) ext. 4811, Vallorie Henderson.

KAC Mailing List Request form

The KAC Mailing List Request form, known as the "TARGET MAILING REQUEST" form, is now available on the KAC web site as both an on-line form and a PDF document. The form can be found by clicking the link on the front page (link located under the ballerina/Capitol picture on the left side of the screen) or by going directly to: http://www.kyarts.org/forms/mailqst.htm

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2003 will be here before you know it. The KCMP could still use 20-30 volunteers. It does not have to be you; it can be your teenage children, your adult children, etc. The more volunteers we have, the better off the Market will be. Contact Anna Marie Walker, 888/592-7238, ext. 4815, and let her know you're available to help!

NEW STORE, Woodbutchers

Jessica & Scott Ferguson have opened a new store located in the Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville, Rd. Louisville, KY 40207. ( 502-895-9911) It is located on the back side of the Mall, next to Woman's Dillards & across from the Taste of Kentucky.

Mon. Sat. 10-9 & Sunday 12 - 6

Holiday Hours will be the same as the Mall's. Bright colors & friendly staff make your day a little happier.

Artist As Educators

Anyone interested in giving or teaching a one-to-three-day paid seminar, class, or workshop of their art/craft in the Olive Hill, KY area, please contact Jerri George at (606) 286-6629, or email theloomroom@rocketmail.com. Lodging will be provided.

Call for Nominations!

Public Service Excellence Awards 2003.

Deadline: January 10, 2003

The Public Employees Roundtable Public Service Excellence Awards pay tribute to government programs whose achievements exhibit the highest standard of dedication, excellence and accomplishment.

Do you know of a successful program in one of the Federal, State, City, County, Interagency/Intergovernmental/International, Public/Private Partnership, and Community Service categories? If so, please don't delay. Download the application at their website www.theroundtable.org and send in your nomination.

By recognizing groups rather than individuals, the awards demonstrate the importance of teamwork in public service.

Contact information listed here is correct as of May 2003.

If you would like your information included in a future issue of the Newsliner for Juried Participants, please e-mail: Beau.Haddock@ky.gov