(Frankfort, Ky.) Twenty-four juried participants of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program (CMP) will join the festivities for the 2003 Governor's Derby Celebration in historic downtown Frankfort. This Kentucky tradition preludes the running of the 129th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 3, 2003. New hours have been set this year, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., which offers more time for the public to experience this uniquely Kentucky event.

CMP exhibitors will be setup under colorful tents, located on the St. Clair Mall, Broadway, and the Old State Capitol grounds. As always, this special event is free to the public.

Donna Moloney, who coordinates special events for the Governor's office, said the state's participation is based on the reuse, recycling and redistribution of materials. "Everyone working on the team is being very economy-minded with time and materials." She pointed out that entertainers volunteer their time, and craftspeople come for the opportunity to sell their work.

Shoppers can expect a variety of quality "Kentucky Crafted", contemporary and traditional handmade ceramics, baskets, jewelry, clothing, cornshuck dolls, wooden furniture, glass, and metal works, to name a few. (see exhibitors' list below). Craft exhibitors are all juried participants of the Kentucky Craft Marketing Program. The next jury session for participation in CMP events will be held in June, and the jury application contains the information regarding the deadline for submissions of applications. Contact the address below for an application.

For the seventh year, Kentucky Visions, the juried visual arts exhibition organized by the Kentucky Arts Council at the invitation of Governor Paul E. and First Lady Judi Patton, will feature the work of 44 Kentucky visual artists. The exhibit opens on April 17th and will remain on display at the Governor's Mansion through May 9th. The following seven CMP juried participants are included: Keiko Akiyama, Louisville; Marianne Brown, Lawrenceburg; Jack Fifield and Linda Fifield, McKee; Susan Goldstein, Lexington; Jana Kappeler, Richmond; and Jennifer McLamb, Lexington. Kentucky Visions 2003 can be viewed without appointment on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon, as part of the Governor's Derby Day Celebration. Shuttles will make continuous trips every half hour from the Old Train Depot in historic downtown Frankfort to the Executive Mansion, during viewing hours.

2003 GOVERNOR'S DERBY CELEBRATION CRAFT EXHIBITORS

For more information regarding the craft exhibitors listed below, please contact each one individually. If you would like more information about the Craft Marketing Program, please write to: Kentucky Craft Marketing Program, Old State Capitol Annex, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601-1980, or call (502) 564-3757 (Toll free: 888-KYCRAFT), ext. 4801. Email: kycraft@mail.state.ky.us website: kycraft.ky.gov

Deborah Chenault
Twelfth House Designs
317 N Second St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 624-5745
chenault@mis.net
www.12thhousedesigns.com
(Metal) Wire jewelry with semi-precious stones
Madison County

Mary Cinnamon
Gourds By GertsKid
14108 Beckley Trace
Louisville, KY 40245
(502) 245-5889
gertskid@yahoo.com
(Natural/Organic) Painted/Antiqued Gourds
Jefferson County

Derek Downing
Designer Baskets, Inc.
998 Providence Ln
Lexington, KY 40502 2300
(859) 269-1638
derek@moderndetails.com
(Fiber) Contemporary Baskets
Fayette County

Sterling & Anna Gilvin
Tommy's Toy Shop
1143 Van Thompson Rd
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(859) 498-8944
litlebit@mis.net
(Wood) Painted & Stained Rocking Horses, Doll Cradles, & Toys
Montgomery County

Erin Gray
The Pocket Gallery
209 Saint George St
Richmond, KY 40475
(859) 626-1072
egray@zeus.chapel1.com
(Wood) Woodburned images
Madison County

James & Deborah Greene
Life Celebrations Art Design Studio
2006 Elder Pk Rd
LaGrange, KY 40031 9302
(502) 235-1175
lifecelebrations@usa.com
(Fiber) Painted Clothing & Accessories
Oldham County

Laura Hallock
Hallock Stained Glass
436 Southland Dr
Lexington, KY 40503 1827
(859) 276-4734
(Glass) Stained Glass Jewelry
Boxes, Lamps, & Accessories; Fused Glass & Lampworked Bead Jewelry
Fayette County

Darlene Hellard
Corn Shuck Creations
325 Lower Clover Bottom Rd
McKee, KY 40447
(606) 965-3689
(Natural/Organic) Cornshuck Flowers, Dolls, & Wreaths
Jackson County

Barbara Kaelin, Vicki Kinser, Sheryl O'Neill, & Marsha Schaaf
Friends & Fiber, Inc.
106 East Main St
LaGrange, KY 40031
(502) 222-0658
(Fiber) Wool Purses; Patchwork Jumpers & Jackets; & Handspun, Handknit Apparel
Oldham County

Ben Mansur
Southern Star Doors
Rt 5 Box 224
Cynthiana, KY 41031
(800) 521-9051
jmansur@kih.net
(Mixed Media) Custom Wood and Glass Doors and Entryways;
Harrison County

Eugene & Linda McMahan
Campbellsville Handmade Cherry Furniture, Inc.
600 Water Tower Bypass
PO Box 1102
Campbellsville, KY 42719 1102
(270) 789-1741
cvillecherry@yahoo.com
http://business.fortunecity.com/
(Wood) Cherry Reproductions of Early American Furniture
Taylor County

Joe Offerman
Wood Carvings by Offerman
2831 Choctaw Dr
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 926-1822
(Wood) Carved Santas & Various Figures
Daviess County

Stephen Ramsey
Images
HC 72, Box 71
Monticello, KY 42633
(502) 695-7271
zbramsey@aol.com
(Metal) Wire Horse Sculptures; Pins & Brooches
Wayne County

Mitchell Rickman
Rickman Pottery
1121 E Fourteenth Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42104
(270) 782-8550
(Ceramics) Functional Stoneware Vessels
Warren County

Raymond Roe
Pine Tree Crafts
7075 Harrodsburg Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 887-1341
(Wood) Hardwood Benches, Clocks, Shelves, & Baskets
Jessamine County

Joie Rowles
Glass Act Studio
4333 Cavelle Ave.
Louisville, KY 40213
(502) 451-5956
glassactstudio@aol.com
(Glass) Functional & Decorative, Stained Glass Accessories
Jefferson County

Estelle Sizemore & Gary Lee
Estelle, Inc.
PO Box 1057
Richmond, KY 40476 1057
(859) 623-7192
esjewels@bellsouth.net
(Metal) Brass, Sterling, & Gold Jewelry; Belt Buckles; Equestrian Themes & Limited Edition, Framed Images
Madison County

Tom Smith
Olde Kantucke Wolken Stiks
1280 Old US 60
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 223-0163
(Wood) Walking Sticks
Franklin County

Shirley Smith
The Wooden Utensil Company
PO Box 49
Pine Knot, KY 42635
(606) 354-9131
(Wood) Functional Kitchen Utensils made from Cherry
McCreary County

Jamie Taylor, Suzanne Bollinger, Sandy Moss, & Lee Jolly
Abby Glen Design
9500 Glenridge Pk Pl Apt 9
Louisville, KY 40222
(502) 326-0009
www.AbbyGlen.com
(Mixed Media) Jewelry with Handwrapped Charms
Jefferson County

Jeff Underwood
Underwood Fine Metal Arts
PO Box 12030
Lexington, KY 40579 2030
(502) 545-0029
(Metal) Rusted/Painted Garden Art Animals & Flowers
Fayette County

Rob Weingartner
Weingartner Studio
POB 181
Washington, KY 41096
(606) 759-8087
rweingartner@maysvilleky.net
(Mixed Media) Sterling & Gemstone Jewelry
Mason County

Kathy Werking
SoapWerks
5123 Bryan Station Rd
Paris, KY 40361 9015
(859) 299-5460
www.swerks.com
(Natural/Organic) Handmade Scented Soaps; Scented Candles
Decorated with Specialty Papers
Bourbon County

Elizabeth Worley
Handwoven Baskets by That Kentucky Lady®
2633 Water Knoll Ct
Lexington, KY 40513
(859) 269-0115
ThatKyLady@aol.com
(Fiber) Functional & Decorative Baskets
Fayette County

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.

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