FRANKFORT, Ky. -- The Kentucky Craft Marketing Program (KCMP) recently accepted craftspeople (listed below by County) into the Program at the annual June 2001 jury session, conducted by a panel of out-of-state craft professionals.

One of the new craftspeople accepted, Laura Brewer, said, "I am honored to be included in this Program. I have attended Kentucky Crafted: The Market and was very impressed with the quality of the products there. To be associated with those craftspeople will be a great benefit to my business."

Bobby Lykens, another newly-juried member, was also inspired to submit his product after attending last year's Kentucky Crafted: The Market. " I was surprised at the master craftsmanship that went into the products being displayed at The Market. This encouraged me to submit my work, and we hope to be able to enter into a new career, with the help of the Craft Marketing Program."

Juried members have an opportunity to participate in wholesale and retail venues, such as the New York International Gift Fair; Kentucky Crafted: The Market; Governor's Derby Breakfast; and other statewide initiatives. Participants also may use the "Kentucky Crafted" logo, attend educational workshops, and receive technical assistance for their business and craft.

Since 1981, the Craft Marketing Program's mission is to develop the state's craft industry, support and empower Kentucky artisans and craftspeople, create an economically viable environment for craft entrepreneurs, preserve the state's craft traditions, stimulate and support product development, and generate public awareness, public support and public/private partnerships. It is a division of the Kentucky Arts Council; Education, Arts, and Humanities Cabinet.

The Program provides assistance to Kentucky residents, individuals, or groups wanting to develop as craft professionals through economic opportunities and training, to other outside entities (e.g., craft retailers, craft and art organizations, community and government agencies), and the general public.

List of Newly Juried Members (By County)

Barren County
Bobby Lykens Woodworking
1523 Rick Road
Park City, KY 42160
Phone:270/678-4325
Wood Strip Canoes

Bullit County
American Security & Ironworks
Larry Wright
949 W. Hebron Lane
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Phone:502/955-6062
Forged Iron Items; Shelves, Tables, Mirror Frames, Candleholders, Wineholders

Campbell County
Classic Reflections Stained Glass
Dennis R. Ramler
RR#1, Box 160
Painter Road
California, KY 41007
Phone: 859/635-7545
Stained and/or Beveled Glass

Hardin County
Chris' Tole & Treasure
Christa & Jackie Smith
1612 North Miles Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone:270/ 737-0855
jcsmith@kvnet.org
Tole Painted Decorative Accessories

Cuddly Cubs
Dona McCurry
316 Morningside Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Phone:270/234-9502
Jointed, Fur Teddy Bears

Harrison County
Ben Mansur / Grass Roots Conceptual Art
1038 Williams St.
Cynthiana, KY 41031
Phone:859/234-2634
jmansur@kih.net
Folk Art Wood Carvings

Jim & Carol's Crafts
Jim & Carol Armstrong
161 Lakeview Drive
Cynthiana, KY 41031
Phone: 859/234-6121
Shaker Boxes

Hopkins County
The Carpenter's Shop
Lindy Knight
245 Wilbur James Rd.
Manitou, KY 42436
Phone: 270/ 322-9047
Rustic Furniture

Jefferson County
Craig Kaviar
147 Stevenson Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: 502/561-0377
Forged Metal Sculpture/ Furniture

Joe Henry / Artist-Craftsman
1100 Logan Street
Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: 502/636-4088
Contemporary Wooden Furniture & Accessories

Judy Rosenfield
1440 Cherokee Road
Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: 502/582-4221
judyrosenf@aol.com
Stained Glass Mosaic Mirror Frames

MEDEA
Marguerite V.Murnau
953 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: 502/386-8535
mvmurnau@hotmail.com
Raku, Figurative Sculptures of the Human Torso

Tracy Leasor
205 Downes Lane, Apt 4
Louisville, KY 40214
Phone: 502/361-9205
Embroidery

Madison County
Appalachian Fireside Crafts, Inc.
c/o Jan Moore, Co-op Director
PO Box 87
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859/593-5280
Soft Sculptured Animals; Birdhouses

Tater Knob Pottery & Farm
Sarah Culbreth & Jeff Enge
260 Wolf Gap Road
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859/986-2167
www.taterknob.com
Functional Stoneware Vessels

Valley Green Creation
Julian Shane McKinney
186 Marland Manor Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone: 859/626-8477
shanes_room@hotmail.com
Scarves, Throws

Oldham County
Burch's Drawing Board Farm, Inc.
Janet Bailey Burch & Joseph Burch
3600 Halls Hill Road
Crestwood, KY 40014
Phone: 502/241-8571
www.drawingboardfarm.com
Equine Themed Scroll Saw Clocks, Mirrors, Etc.

Knock on Wood
Lea Nachtman
PO Box 79
7001 Main Street
Westport, KY 40077
Phone: 502/222-4200
knckwood@aol.com
Recycled Furniture; Accessories, Birdhouses, Shelves & Cabinets

Owsley County
Morris Fork Crafts
c/o Elaine Stamper, Co-op Director
930 Morris Fork Road
Booneville, KY 41314
Phone: 606/398-2194
morrisforkcrafts@kymail.com
Pillow Tops, Wallhangings, & Decorative Items; Shaker Accessories

Pulaski County
Knot-Head
Chris Ramsey
212 Ohio Street
Somerset, KY 42501
Phone: 606/677-1302
www.knot-head.com
Wooden Hats

Taylor County
Garry Humphress & Sons, Inc.
303 East Main Street
Campbellsville, KY 42718
Phone: 270/465-2786
Antique Reproduction Cherry Furniture

Trigg County
JoAnn Moore: Quiltmaker
7376 Linton Road
Cadiz, KY 42211
Phone: 270/924-9934
jjmoore75@hotmail.com
Snookie Dolls

Warren County
Brewers Place
Laura U. Brewer
1150 Alvaton-Greenhill Road
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Phone: 270/622-7121
brewer_l@bellsouth.net
Christmas Stockings

Woodford County
The Cottage Garden
Mitzi Dotson
1876 Big Sink Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
Phone: 859/873-5435
Wire Sculptures

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