Media Contact: Tarah Beaven Landis Communications, Inc. 415-359-2306 [email protected] www.landispr.com Media Contact: Jordana Heinke Landis Communications, Inc. 415-359-2313 [email protected] www.landispr.com THE AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW BRINGS HANDCRAFTED AND ONE-OF-A-KIND DESIGNS FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL ARTISTS TO SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 3-5, 2012 Shop home décor, fashion and jewelry at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center NEW ‘Bride-To-Be,’ ‘Foodieware,’ ‘Men’s Dept.,’ ‘Blue Chip’ and ‘Local’ categories debut at the 2012 show American Craft Council salutes San Francisco’s fine craft collectors and trendsetters, the Style Makers: Roberta Gonzales, Lisa Bayne, Jan Wahl, Tim Wu and eight others WHAT: More than 230 artists unveil handcrafted designs in fashion, jewelry, home décor, green craft and more at the American Craft Council Show in San Francisco, August 3 – 5, 2012 at the Fort Mason Center. Shop a diverse array of limited-edition pieces crafted from clay, fiber, glass, metal and more at the largest juried craft show in the West. Debuting new this year are the ‘Bride-to-Be’ and ‘Men’s Dept.’ categories showcasing crafty selections for brides and guys. The new ‘Foodieware’ category highlights epicurean kitchen art and wares, and look for San Francisco artists in the new ‘Local’ category. Lastly, the new ‘Blue Chip’ category offers luxury one-of-a-kind pieces valued at $10,000 or more. The special ‘$5 After 5’ Friday night event is back by popular demand, offering $5 general admission after 5:00 p.m. New for the 2012 show, the American Craft Council salutes San Francisco’s Style Makers, local personalities who make a commitment to handmade crafts as devotees and trendsetters. Style Makers are ambassadors of art who value unique one-of-a-kind objects that reflect their personal style and flair. Joining the ranks of this year’s Style Maker’s are CBS5 anchor Roberta Gonzales, San Francisco Chronicle columnist Leah Garchik, KRON TV host Jan Wahl, Artful Home CEO Lisa Bayne and Zerodivide strategist Tim Wu among others. DEBUTING THIS YEAR: Bride-to-Be: Highlighting built-to-last and one-of-a-kind items created with brides and the wedding season in mind. Men’s Dept.: Showcasing cool stuff, handmade for men ranging from accessories and clothing to home décor. Foodieware: Utilitarian designs for the artistic chef including kitchen art and wares. Local: Spotlight on local San Franciscan artists who present their innovative crafts on a national stage. Blue Chip: Featuring luxury designs and stunning pieces valued at $10,000 or more in this new category. WHO: More than 230 artists from across the country showcasing handcrafted designs Featuring San Francisco Style Makers:  Roberta Gonzales, CBS5 weather anchor  Lisa Bayne, CEO of Artful Home  Jan Wahl, KRON TV host  Tim Wu, Zerodivide strategist  Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle columnist  Chris and Ben Ospital, founders of Modern Appealing Clothing  Mike Holms and Elizabeth Shypertt, owners of Velvet Da Vinci  Regina Connell, Handful of Salt editor-in-chief  Nancy Bechtle, San Francisco socialite  Craig Davis, founder and CEO of Relevvant  Aaron Silverstein, designer and artist  Courtney Cochran, blogger and wine expert WHERE: Fort Mason Center, Festival Pavilion San Francisco, CA Located between Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on the San Francisco Bay; entrance is at the intersection of Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street, in the Marina district. Paid valet parking is available or visitors may park offsite at the Marina Green and take the complimentary shuttle bus to Fort Mason. WHEN: Friday, August 3 (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) – Extended hours; $5 admission after 5 p.m. Saturday, August 4 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sunday, August 5 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) TICKET INFO: $14 one day pass $20 for a two-day pass $2 advance purchase discount online: $12 one day passes and $18 two day passes available at www.craftcouncil.org Free admission for children under 12 and American Craft Council members EDITORS, PLEASE NOTE: For high-resolution images or interviews with the American Craft Council or exhibiting artists at the American Craft Council Show in San Francisco, please contact Tarah Beaven at 415-359-2306 / [email protected], or Jordana Heinke at 415-359-2313 / [email protected]. About the American Craft Council The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit public educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, a leadership conference, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence, workshops, seminars and a research library. For additional information about the American Craft Council, call 1-800-836-3470 or visit: www.craftcouncil.org. ###